Posted on 07/24/2015 10:28:37 AM PDT by Borges
The recipients of the first Kennedy Center Honors in 1978 were beyond stellar. They were legends, household names and artists with enormous influence and still unfolding historical impact. Marian Anderson’s 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was a powerful and dignified early step on the march to African American civil rights; George Balanchine was the most important choreographer working in the United States, with an unparalleled legacy of work; Richard Rodgers wrote every beloved song that George Gershwin didn’t; prominent ballet stars have called Fred Astaire the greatest dancer of the century; and Arthur Rubenstein defined the aristocratic piano tradition for generations.
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“Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life”.
-Oscar Wilde
Not nearly as sad as the Nobel Peace Prize! That has become the laughing stock of the world.
I’m not sure you can blame the Kennedy Center. Those were the days of great artists, actors, singers, and dancers. Great theater, great ballet, great movies.
And where are the great stars now?
They just gave it to the Eagles!
There are no titans in Arts and Entertainment anymore, only midgets. America worships the no-talents of our generation.
Oh America produces tons of amazing talent. They’re just not allowed access to the mainstream entertainment industry.
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