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Humperdinck Gets Honorary Music Doctorate
Engelbert Humperdinck has been made an honorary doctor of music by a university in his English hometown.
The 69-year-old singer, whose real name is Arnold George Dorsey, received the degree during a ceremony Friday at the University of Leicester in central England.
Humperdinck took his stage name from a German operatic composer. His '60s and '70s hits include "Release Me" and "Quando Quando."
He said the ceremony was "a very proud moment in my life."
"As an entertainer I will always be Engelbert Humperdinck," he said. "To the citizens of this city, I will proudly remain a son of Leicester."
Bestowing the honor, professor Stewart Petersen said honorary degrees "are a recognition of distinction and there is no doubt Engelbert is a man of distinction."
"He is one of Leicester's most famous sons and has made a huge contribution, both to popular music and entertainment, and through his work with charities."
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