Springsteen, De Niro, Brooks among Kennedy honorees

[Contrary1]

And Jon Stewart was there too. Our takeover is almost complete. I love the sound of Freeper heads exploding. :evilgrin:

"WASHINGTON - "I'm the president, but he's The Boss."

With those words, President Barack Obama greeted Bruce Springsteen Sunday night at a White House reception before the iconic rocker was lauded with Kennedy Center Honors along with Robert De Niro, comic genius Mel Brooks, jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck and opera singer Grace Bumbry.

A surprise list of stars performed as part of the nation's highest honors for those who have defined American culture through the arts. It's an awards show that opens with the national anthem and spans jazz, opera, movies and rock 'n roll — part of a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

Jon Stewart opened the tribute to Springsteen, recounting his theory on how The Boss came to be..."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34300704/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/

[peekaloo]

1. Lol.DeNiro's got that "I been hearing tings" face. nt

[FrenchieCat]

2. Is that Nancy Wilson? She looks great if it is!

[Captain Hilts]

4. No. Grace Bumbry, but I'd like to see Nancy get one. nt

[Captain Hilts]

3. Here's the full list. Men honored seriously outnumber women. A lot of non-United Statesians too.

http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/history/home.html

How did someone like Pete Townsend get one? I love the Who, but...

[lpbk2713]

5. I was just talking about Brubeck yesterday.

A well deserved honor to Dave and the others.

[progressoid]

7. Too bad they hardly mention him in the article.

He was one of my early faves.

[progressoid]

8. .

:kick:

[progressoid]

6. Can't wait to see this one.

It'll be on PBS right?