It was thrilling news that Donovan was elected yesterday into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and will be inducted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on April 14th, 2012. I recently assisted Donovan at his extraordinary Sunshine Superman concert at the Royal Albert Hall on June 3rd. It was such a fabulous evening and Donovan was joined by fellow Hall of Fame member Jimmy Page as his surprise guest. I can’t think of anyone who deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at this moment more than Donovan. Donovan is a beloved friend and is also a great visual artist who Govinda Gallery is honored to represent. Congratulations Donovan and congratulations to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Show
Barry Feinstein’s iconic portrait of a young Donovan in New York City. This photograph is featured in the upcoming exhibition Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock & Roll Photography which begins December 10th at the Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia and is co-organized by Govinda Gallery. Donovan with his wife and muse Linda. Donovan’s dressing room at the Royal Albert Hall with his friends Chris Murray and Gypsy Dave. Honors and awards are very interesting, and I truly accept them. I have very high regard for what they mean. What they mean is that they’re pointing to the work. For me, the work was always to show others, to lead others, to experiment, to break all the rules. I’ve had lots of recognition, and interestingly enough, within the past year, from the Mojo award that Jimmy Page gave me to the Lifetime Achievement Award that the BBC gave me for the folk world. But this one is singular. It is worldwide, and it’s very interesting because the other ones were quite local. So, no, I don’t feel that I should have had it earlier. Also, I understand that the voting committee is composed of musicians and performers and singer/songwriters. That is also wonderful. It is similar to the Academy Awards where actual makers of films give their vote. They are voting on a very special level. It is great to be honored by one’s peers. There are so many people to choose from by the voting committee. It is very, very difficult for them, I’m sure. Trending
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