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Bob Dylan to receive America's highest civilian honour

Singer will be awarded presidential medal of freedom for 'significant impact on American culture' over five decadesJust weeks before his 71st birthday, Bob Dylan is to be awarded with America's highest civilian honour, the presidential medal of freedom.Dylan, who released his first album 50 years ago in March 1962, was one of 13 people chosen for the award. He was praised by the White House as being among "the most influential American musicians of the 20th century", for "his rich and poetic lyr...

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09:50 on April 30 2012

Bob Dylan to receive America's highest civilian honour

Guardian Music — Singer will be awarded presidential medal of freedom for 'significant impact on American culture' over five decadesJust weeks before his 71st birthday, Bob Dylan is to be... more info
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15:57 on April 30 2012

Bob Dylan To Receive Medal Of Freedom

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