caroselambra~ Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 who knows maybe one day.... Sir Keith Chegwin. anything's possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Sir Jimmy Page might sound cool. Yes it does. But "Lord Page" sounds even better -- I think Jimmy should hold out for a lordship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 But he's already The Dark Lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Personally I think the Idea of knighting musicians is illogical... why should a musician be knighted just because he contributed to the world of music?? it's not like he is a brave soldier that got back from the battlefront... Jimmy is already titled (in most people's opinions) as the greatest guitarist of all times so with all due respect I think he really doesn't need the title "sir" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yes it does. But "Lord Page" sounds even better -- I think Jimmy should hold out for a lordship. Yes it does. Anyone ready to start the petition? Since, no star in Hollywood, this would be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Personally I think the Idea of knighting musicians is illogical... why should a musician be knighted just because he contributed to the world of music?? it's not like he is a brave soldier that got back from the battlefront... Jimmy is already titled (in most people's opinions) as the greatest guitarist of all times so with all due respect I think he really doesn't need the title "sir" ... I hear what you're saying but many musicians have made other contributions - involvement in charities and supporting various causes - think about Bob Geldof as an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I hear what you're saying but many musicians have made other contributions - involvement in charities and supporting various causes - think about Bob Geldof as an example. Cases like Bob get my support, but there are some musicians that were knighted even though they really didn't deserved it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Personally I think the Idea of knighting musicians is illogical... why should a musician be knighted just because he contributed to the world of music?? it's not like he is a brave soldier that got back from the battlefront... Jimmy is already titled (in most people's opinions) as the greatest guitarist of all times so with all due respect I think he really doesn't need the title "sir" ... I think there may be something to be said for exporting and contributing to British culture attatched to any thought of Knighthood. Zeppelin surely have as have so many other's. Knighthood may not be the correct choice but certainly and MBE or the OBE that Jimmy already has is warranted. The only question I have is, why hasn't the rest of the band recieved one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I think there may be something to be said for exporting and contributing to British culture attatched to any thought of Knighthood. Zeppelin surely have as have so many other's. Knighthood may not be the correct choice but certainly and MBE or the OBE that Jimmy already has is warranted. The only question I have is, why hasn't the rest of the band recieved one ? Jimmy recieved it because of his Brazilian charity, ABC Trust, not because of his contribution to music. The same goes for some other musicians, like Elton John and Brian May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Jimmy recieved it because of his Brazilian charity, ABC Trust, not because of his contribution to music. The same goes for some other musicians, like Elton John and Brian May. Yes I know but, I think he and other's certainly deserve the honor regardless and some are overdue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonAdler Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Personally I think the Idea of knighting musicians is illogical... why should a musician be knighted just because he contributed to the world of music?? it's not like he is a brave soldier that got back from the battlefront... Jimmy is already titled (in most people's opinions) as the greatest guitarist of all times so with all due respect I think he really doesn't need the title "sir" ... Well, historically speaking, men have been knighted for all sorts of reasons (e.g., amassing a particular amount of land and wealth), not just for deeds in battle, so it's not odd at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Well, historically speaking, men have been knighted for all sorts of reasons (e.g., amassing a particular amount of land and wealth), not just for deeds in battle, so it's not odd at all. I know that duh ...but I'm talkin' specificly about musicians being knighted with no reasonable reason to it (except for some musicians that were knighted for other reason than contribution to music like charity..). I respect everyone's opinions, this is not a fight about who is right or who is wrong I'm just expressing my honest opinion so I think you should respect it too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Well, historically speaking, men have been knighted for all sorts of reasons (e.g., amassing a particular amount of land and wealth), not just for deeds in battle, so it's not odd at all. Would this be in reference to Sir Richard Branson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroselambra~ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I hear what you're saying but many musicians have made other contributions - involvement in charities and supporting various causes - think about Bob Geldof as an example. there is no way bob geldof should have been knighted - that was a mistake! i mean the guy only gave up maybe a year or so of his time to do live aid stuff. some people devote their whole lives to good causes and get nothing. he was rich then like he is now and could afford to take a year out organising a concert! maybe he should have got the nobel prize but sir bob? give me a break!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara*rocks Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 there is no way bob geldof should have been knighted - that was a mistake! i mean the guy only gave up maybe a year or so of his time to do live aid stuff. some people devote their whole lives to good causes and get nothing. he was rich then like he is now and could afford to take a year out organising a concert! maybe he should have got the nobel prize but sir bob? give me a break!! Don't be so silly he raised awareness of that situation on a masive scale and STILL DOES more work for charity than you will ever know about, he deseerved all the accolades he got and when you do MORE maybe you can complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroselambra~ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Don't be so silly he raised awareness of that situation on a masive scale and STILL DOES more work for charity than you will ever know about, he deseerved all the accolades he got and when you do MORE maybe you can complain. funny that I seem to remember Midge Ure also being extensivley involved and as far as I know he's still Mr Ure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara*rocks Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 funny that I seem to remember Midge Ure also being extensivley involved and as far as I know he's still Mr Ure Not my fault -and he wasn't as involved as Geldof, FACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 there is no way bob geldof should have been knighted - that was a mistake! i mean the guy only gave up maybe a year or so of his time to do live aid stuff. some people devote their whole lives to good causes and get nothing. he was rich then like he is now and could afford to take a year out organising a concert! maybe he should have got the nobel prize but sir bob? give me a break!! Strongly disagree. It took more than a year to put together Live Aid, not to mention his extensive visits to Africa prior to organising the concert. I don't know how rich he is but that is irrelevant to the fact he DONATED his time etc. for the greater good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroselambra~ Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Strongly disagree. It took more than a year to put together Live Aid, not to mention his extensive visits to Africa prior to organising the concert. I don't know how rich he is but that is irrelevant to the fact he DONATED his time etc. for the greater good. they called my younger brother bob geldof when he was at school! because he *didnt like mondays* and always stayed off sick! i strongly disagree with your reasoning but let's leave it at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I don't give too much credence to knighthoods cos you can get them for donating money to a political party. Geldof got his for more than just putting on a show, things changed after live aid in the political world and in the opening up to the rest of us the shit that was happening in Africa. Queen did pretty well out of one show too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Bob Geldof was also hardly mega-rich at the time, being the singer with the Boomtown Rats who weren't exactly on the same scale as the Who, Beatles, Stones, etc. Or Zeppelin. But he raised a phenomenal amount of money for OTHER PEOPLE. And he's only an honorary knight anyway, being an Irish citizen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I think that would be cool, "Sir Jimmy Page". I love the sound of that! So do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroselambra~ Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Queen did pretty well out of one show too. didn't they just - what a brilliant performance. i hear freddie mercury didn't really want to do the show because they were used to being top of the bill. bet he was pleased he changed his mind - they were reborn after that performance!! undoubtedly the best set of the whole live aid event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice75 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Former Prime Minister Tony Blair's policy to obtain general public's popularity. Though I personally think it's unnecessary for Jimmy, I'm sure Jimmy himself wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonAdler Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I know that duh ...but I'm talkin' specificly about musicians being knighted with no reasonable reason to it (except for some musicians that were knighted for other reason than contribution to music like charity..). I respect everyone's opinions, this is not a fight about who is right or who is wrong I'm just expressing my honest opinion so I think you should respect it too... Oh, I don't have an opinion, I just meant that as long a there have been knighthoods (many, many centuries), there have been less than noble reasons for giving them. I'm interested in and work on English history, that's why I made the comment. I certainly wasn't trying to fight at all (can't imagine what gave the impression that I was!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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