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Congratulations to Dr. Don
Don Airey has received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from the University of Sunderland. The ceremony was held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, where he was joined by friends and family. Don thus joins the ranks of the academic community within the band.
Thanks to Nigel Young for the info.
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Congrats Don A🤩
I had no idea he played with ELO!
December 1st, 2024 at 05:24Can’t have been at the same time Jeff Lynne controlled the band, because he always had Richard Tandy as his wingman.
Well done Sir Donald. A fine achievement & some. Cheers.
December 1st, 2024 at 06:48Congratulations dear Don, may it be a long time before you retire, always nice to see you at concerts. I had the honor of meeting you briefly twice, but that doesn’t really matter, what you put in the ears of the fans is what it’s about, ….. long live rock’n roll with Don….
December 1st, 2024 at 07:29(to the tune of ‘Mr Crowley’ …)
“Doctor Airey, we all hope it‘s no sham!
Oh Doctor Airey, were you crowned with a tam?”
Before we forget the other key academic:
https://youtu.be/OywSpd2EbPg
December 1st, 2024 at 09:48👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
December 1st, 2024 at 19:24Legend and an amazing talented decant person.
Our Beloved Jon Lord is clapping in Heaven
Peace ✌️
Congratulations Maestro Don!
December 1st, 2024 at 21:31Congratulations, Dr. Airey.
December 4th, 2024 at 17:02