GALLERY: Ringo Starr Becomes a “Sir”
Today (March 20) was a big day for Ringo Starr as he was knighted in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Starr told BBC News that being knighted “means a lot…
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 20: Ringo Starr, real name Richard Starkey, poses at Buckingham Palace after receiving his Knighthood at an Investiture ceremony on March 20, 2018 in London, England.
Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesToday (March 20) was a big day for Ringo Starr as he was knighted in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Starr told BBC News that being knighted "means a lot actually. It means recognition for the things we've done. I was really pleased to accept this." He also playfully said of his new Knight Commander medal that he'll "be wearing it at breakfast."
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger who once did a presentation in a college public speaking course about why The Rolling Stones were better than The Beatles. (She received an A.)
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
