The 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

It is that time again – time for the Kennedy Center to honor those that have made significant contributions to the American culture. Last year, the Center honored movie director Steven Spielberg, singer/songwriter/actress Dolly Parton, singer Smokey Robinson, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, and conductor Zubin Mehta. This year, the Center will honor: Brian Wilson A founding member of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the lead songwriter, producer, composer, and arranger for the group. He also played bass and often sang lead vocals. He began performing with the Beach Boys in the early Sixties and he continues to perform today, planning … Continue reading

The 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

The 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors was held on December 3 in Washington, D.C. The group of stars from film, stage, and music that were honored this year was quite varied. The recipients of this year’s awards were: – Famed director Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Jaws – Singer/actress Dolly Parton (9 to 5, Steel Magnolias) – R&B legend Smokey Robinson (“Tears of a Clown,” “I Second that Emotion”) – Composer extraordinaire Andrew Lloyd Webber (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jesus Christ Superstar”) – and Conductor Zubin Mehta (music director of the New York Philharmonic from 1978 to 1991 ) … Continue reading