Music News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Bob Dylan set to be awarded France's Legion d'Honneur

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Bob Dylan set to be awarded France's Legion d'Honneur Jun 3rd 2013, 10:55 PARIS (Reuters) - American singer Bob Dylan may soon be awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion d'Honneur, after his nomination was reportedly first tossed out over his marijuana use and opposition to the Vietnam War. The green light given by the Legion d'Honneur's council means France's minister of culture may soon decorate Dylan - a symbol of 1960s counterculture - with the five-pointed star of the top "Chevalier" order. He would join the ranks of singers such as Britain's Paul McCartney and France's Charles Aznavour to be so honoured. ... Media files: 2013-06-03T105553Z_1_CBRE9520UDH00_RTROPTP_2_CENTERTAINMENT-US-FRANCE-DYLAN.JPG (image/jpeg)

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