David Bowie refused knighted

Despite the fact that chivalry - it is a great honor, David Bowie abandoned the title when in 2003 he was offered to him. Bowie explained his decision as follows: "I have never had a serious intent to get knighted, and I really do not know why he told me. I have worked all my life not for this ».

Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Sir Mick Jagger is proud to wear the title of knight. But Bowie - not the first person who rejected the honor. His proud "No" said the Queen, John Lennon, however, he refused for a reason, and in protest against Britain's participation in the civil war in Nigeria and support in Vietnam. Also, "No" said the Queen, Stephen Hawking and many scientists before him.

via factroom.ru