London, Oct 22 (PTI) Rockers Suzi Quatro and Wilko Johnson were awarded honorary doctorates from Anglia Ruskin University scholars in Cambridge, England.
The glam rocker and former Dr. Feelgood star donned their cap and gowns and joined students at a graduation ceremony at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, where she was made Honorary Doctor of Music and Johnson received the award of Honorary Doctor of Arts from Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor of the university, reported Contactmusic.
Martin reportedly praised Quatro and called her an adopted East Anglian. She was born in the US but lives in Essex, England, where Johnson was born.
"Our university has enjoyed links with Suzi for some time, and she has expressed an interest in collaborating with us on a number of projects, specifically our popular music undergraduate degree course, and our ongoing work in music therapy," Martin said.
"As an adopted East Anglian, and a globally-recognised, pioneering talent in a previously male-dominated arena, Suzi will be an inspirational role model to our students."
Martin also called Johnson an "iconic East Anglian" and another role model for students as he shows the "creativity, talent, drive and dedication" needed to be successful.
Johnson was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2013 but he was declared cancer-free in 2014 after undergoing a radical operation.
