Mike O’Brian, Carla Rea: Remembering Queen Elizabeth

Late yesterday morning, Queen Elizabeth had passes away surrounded by her family at the age of 96. She had been the Queen of England for over 70 years and The Mike & Carla Morning Show wanted to remember her in their own initiable style. Featuring a montage of public announcements beginning with her as a young girl in 1940.

She also made this radio address during the blitz, as the Royal Family stayed in London despite nightly bombing raids by the Nazis.  Then in 2020, her comments to England, and the world, about fighting coronavirus.  (Notice in both she says "every one of us".)

Carla Rea also tracked down a list of the Queen's favorite songs that The M&C Morning Show actually played this morning...a bit outdate for the show, but thought it would be a nice tribute. Also aired comments from, of all people, Snoop Dogg who turned out to be a huge fan of the Queen. Although others in the country were trying to get Snoop thrown out of England, he says that only one person stood up for him...The Queen!

One young man called in from Henderson this morning talking about his connection to the Royal Family and how some of his family members actually had tea with The Queen! Truly a sad day for our friends across the pond as well for all those around the world.

It was quite the tribute this morning, including a clip from The Beatles that one fan brought up as The Fab Four played for The Queen, that at the time, was a risky statement made by John Lennon during the performance. But known for having a great sense of humor and a huge fan of the boys from Liverpool, she had to laugh with everyone else.

All that and more as The M&C Morning Show remember Queen Elizabeth, passing away at the age of 96!

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Queen Elizabeth II recognized many individuals with honors of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. During her legendary reign as Queen, she knighted a number of popular musicians.

Here is a brief explainer on the various levels of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Per the U.K.'s official Honours System website, the following are the five title distinctions in order of importance the British Monarchy can bestow upon individuals for their non-combative contributions to the U.K.:

-Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): "Achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others."

-Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE): "Distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including notable practitioners known nationally."

-Commander of the British Empire (CBE): "A prominent national role of a lesser degree, a conspicuous leading role in regional affairs through achievement or service to the community, or a highly distinguished, innovative contribution in his or her area of activity."

-Damehood/Knighthood (DBE/KBE): "A pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at national level), or in a capacity which will be recognized by peer groups as inspirational and significant nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment."

-Dame/Knight Grand Cross (GBE): "Grand Cross is the highest class in many of the Orders."

Typically, the head monarch will unveil these honors as part of every New Year. Additionally, their birthday also serves as a time to unveil new additions to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. People can be nominated via a special form.

With those definitions and information in mind, here are 13 iconic musicians knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.