Norman Jay MBE
June 21st, 2002 by freddie96
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2002, the one and only Norman Jay was honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to music.
‘As you can imagine I am completely gobsmacked,’ says Norman. ‘I had absolutely no idea I was in the running for such a prestigious award. Not even a sniff. Ordinary people like me (and you for that matter) simply DON’T get nominated for these types of awards (do we?).
‘At first I thought it might be some kind of cruel elaborate hoax and seriously contemplated its authenticity for days. It then took several discreet phone calls from my management direct to No.10 asking them to indeed confirm that this really was the real deal – wicked!’
Since the news broke, Norman has been deluged in the warmest congratulations from friends and colleagues. ‘Norman Jay MBE – he’s gonna be unbearable! We can’t shut him up as it is already – just imagine the man now,’ commented Gilles Peterson. ‘Seriously though I have to say how surprised yet exhilarated I was when I heard this great news. Norman Jay, Member of the Bass Empire!’
Pete Lawrence has already extended love and congratulations to Norman from all at The Big Chill. ‘This recognition is richly deserved,’ he says. ‘Long may he continue to bring out the sunshine for so many at our events. With him playing Eastnor Castle this year, it looks like we’re really going to have some Good Times.’
JOEY AND NORMAN JAY MBE PRESENT – GOOD TIMES 4 (RESIST)
Norman Jay – Good Times 3 (React)
Sunflower Kate talks to Norman Jay
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