Bowie talks at Berklee graduation of companionship with music Pop star awarded honorary degree

From: The Boston Globe | Date: May 9, 1999| Author: Jim Sullivan, Globe Staff | Copyright information

David Bowie has worn many a costume throughout his illustrious musical career, but the one he wore yesterday seemed the oddest outfit of all: cap and gown.

Bowie, 52, joined folks such as Sting, James Taylor, Billy Joel, and Bonnie Raitt as a recipient of an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music. Bowie was the featured speaker yesterday morning during Berklee's commencement ceremonies at the Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. He spoke before more than 600 graduates a...

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