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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.

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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 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