BENNETT TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Veteran crooner TONY BENNETT is to accept a lifetime achievement honour a t the 2010 Nordoff-Robbins Silver Clef Awards.
The 83-year-old entertainer will be acknowledged for his 60 years in th e industry at the gala event, which will benefit the music therapy charit y Nordoff-Robbins.
Previous recipients of the prestigious accolade include Rod Stewart, U2 and Oasis.
Bennett says, "I feel I’ve joined a very special club. I am a great bel iever that music can be a powerful healing force and I applaud all the fa ntastic work that Nordoff-Robbins has implemented over the past 50 years.
" The ceremony, to be hosted by Sharon Osbourne, will take place on 2 Jul y (10) at London’s Hilton Hotel.
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