Ringo Starr and Bee Gees' Barry Gibb Receive Knighthood

Traditionally, at the end of the year, the Queen Elizabeth II approves a list of Englishmen who honored to be knighted. And in recognition of their merits, they are awarded the title of knight. Now in this dignity are introduced and musicians, namely this are Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb.

The new Knights of 2017 are the most significant people from different spheres of life, but it is especially pleased that among them appeared musical stars.
The real name of Ringo Starr is Richard Starkey, he is 77 years old and he is the second the Beatles’ member, who was honored to be recognized as Knight (after he was Paul McCartney 21 years ago).

Barry Gibb, who turned 71 this year old now, along with his younger brothers, Robin and Maurice, founded the band Bee Gees - one of the most popular disco bands of the seventies and also the best-selling band in the world.

Many people think that this singer and composer comes from Australia, but he is a native Englishman, although his glorious career began with his band Bee Gees on the "green continent," and it was not until 1967 that Barry and his fellow brothers returned to London.

In addition, this year's Knight titles will receive over one thousand one hundred people, including 551 women. The list is drawn up by the government and confirmed personally by Queen Elizabeth II. It marks people with outstanding achievements in politics, science, journalism, art, and sports. The list is released twice in a  year: before the New Year and during the official celebration of the Queen's birthday.