DEACON Blue frontman Ricky Ross is set to receive an honorary degree from a city university.
The singer-songwriter will be capped at Glasgow Caledonian University's (GCU) online graduation ceremony later this week.
He has been recognised with a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the university for his "outstanding contribution" to Scottish music and culture as well as his support to the GCU Archives.
He was previously awarded an honourary doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland.
The Dignity singer said: “I am delighted to accept this great honour from Glasgow Caledonian University. Over the past couple of years, I’ve become aware of how much the University is at the heart of the city and its continued growth and success is a great example of how education is key to the culture and the economy of Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
“There were many points where I should have listened and didn't, but to correct those would be to circumvent youth. You have everything in front of you and the freedom to make some mistakes. So, let me encourage you to make a few of your own, not to over worry and keep learning. From now on you mark your own exams.”
The ceremony is set to take place online tomorrow and has been organised for the class of 2020 and 2021 in place of a physical ceremony.
Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE, said: “We are so very disappointed that the pandemic means we cannot celebrate together in person at this time. We are, however, a connected community and will find ways of doing so in the not too distant future.
"Graduations also afford us the opportunity to welcome distinguished individuals into our GCU family as honorary graduates.
This year we are privileged indeed to honour many worthy recipients who are: activists, leaders across many domains, creative designers, cultural icons and contributors and funders of charities and community organisations.
They all share a deeply held core set of values that align with our own. They authentically live these values and are an inspiration to us all."
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