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Roger gets university fellowship
BBC reports that Roger Glover has been made an honorary fellow of the South Wales University “in recognition of his contribution to music and the creative industries.”
Our warmest congratulations! Roger looks very learned in this outfit 😉
To watch presentation of the award and Roger’s acceptance speech, select Ceremony 5 from the menu on the right (maximize your browser if it’s not visible) and skip to 10:40. It lasts for about 10 minutes.
If the above does not work for some reason, head over to the USW UniLife and find December 2014 Treforest Ceremonies video.
Thanks to Elinor for the info and to Nigel Young for the video link.
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Craig Hooper @cihooper
December 17th, 2014 at 20:51“Gave the oration for rock legend Roger Glover of #deeppurple and #Rainbow to get his hon fellowship at #USW today.” https://twitter.com/cihooper/status/545280464639234048
Craig produced the Roger Glover – Made in Wales documentary.
Looks very dapper in his gown, but looks ten times better in a bandana and bass outfit on stage…. congrats to an almighty bassist, Mr Glover..
December 17th, 2014 at 22:19There was a live stream of the graduation ceremonies from the Sports Hall at Treforest Campus from Monday to Wednesday. These should be archived later on at http://sasstudent.southwales.ac.uk/graduation/live-stream/
December 17th, 2014 at 23:17Belated Happy Birthday to him too, and yes he does look “learned”
December 17th, 2014 at 23:21Uh oh Rog…. you are beginning to look a lot like that little pointy hat dude….
OK seriously, congrats and well deserved. It’s a Purple trait. You are ALL worthy of Royalty Status. You surely make this old fan proud. I hope to do a toast in person somewhere soon with you, but until then….
CH-BEERZ!!!!!!
December 18th, 2014 at 03:32Congratulations Roger!
December 18th, 2014 at 05:35A perfekt choise made by the university.
Another thing – are there any plans for a new Grasshoppers Ball?
Keep om pounding the bass!
Don’t we all just love seeing the old rockers, Roger Glover, Brian Johnson, Tony Iommi & Brian May looking so, well the opposite of that ole nasty Rock ‘n Roll image! Seriously though, it is all well deserved no doubt, good to see! Sheeesh, butter wouldn’t melt would it? Cheers.
December 18th, 2014 at 06:58Congratulations, Roger.
December 18th, 2014 at 09:09Film of the award of Roger Glover’s Honorary Fellowship at the Sports Hall at Treforest Campus on Wednesday afternoon is now online at http://sasstudent.southwales.ac.uk/graduation/live-stream/
December 18th, 2014 at 18:36Click on Ceremony 5, Craig Hooper’s oration commences at around 10:40 and is followed by the award and Roger’s acceptance speech and lasts around ten minutes in all.
Way to go Roger! One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.
December 18th, 2014 at 19:39That’s just so cool. Congratulations to Roger.
December 18th, 2014 at 21:44A true gentleman. Alway has time for his fans.
December 19th, 2014 at 14:18ese es mi amigo !!!!
December 19th, 2014 at 19:24He’s earned it! Doing us Purple fans proud!!
December 20th, 2014 at 15:14Congratulations, Roger! Your contribution to music both as musician and producer is just fantastic. You’ve earned it!
December 21st, 2014 at 13:37Congratulations to Roger, so well deserved !
December 22nd, 2014 at 11:54Congratulations Roger! Attaboy!!
December 23rd, 2014 at 22:44Congratulations Roger !! Well Deserved .. I feel proud !
December 25th, 2014 at 12:24