Sunday, May 10, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Julio receives degree in Boston
BOSTON
(AP) — Julio Iglesias and three other prominent music industry figures
have received honorary degrees from Boston's Berklee College of Music at
its commencement.
Iglesias, who has recorded more than 80 albums in his career, was awarded an honorary doctorate of music on Saturday.
Sony
Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, drummer Harvey Mason and Grammy
Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Dee Dee Bridgewater also
received honorary doctorates.
Bridgewater gave the commencement address.
Berklee
says Iglesias and the others were recognized for their achievements and
influences in music and for their enduring contributions to American
and international culture. On Friday night, the college held a private
concert honoring them with music associated with their careers.
Past
Berklee honorees include Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Steven Tyler,
Loretta Lynn, David Bowie, Willie Nelson and Placido Domingo