Dave Matthews, Ph.D (Merged Threads)

[Shannon]

Don't know how many of you have seen this, but I liked it.

The South African vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews formed the Dave Matthews Band in Virginia in the early '90s. The group's music represents a synthesis of pop-oriented and worldbeat traditions and has produced a series of hugely successful recordings and concerts. Matthews is also deeply committed to preserving music education in schools, to environmental education, and to humanitarian works, and he has established the Bama Works Foundation to carry through on this promise. He has also been a leader in promoting public discussion on the role of the media and government in controlling artistic work. Dave Matthews is a Quaker.

The full list (http://www.haverford.edu/newsletter/march05/commencement.htm) of recipients.

:guitar: WeeklyDavespeak.com News (http://www.weeklydavespeak.com/news/Honorary_Degree_Awarded_To_Dave_Matthews_Harverfor d_College_051605.php) on Dave's Honorary Degree

[HLShivers]

That's awesome! Go Dave!!
:alumni:

[jeli41]

So today, Haverford College gave Dave an honory Ph. D in the Arts. This picture (kudos to Emily at Ants) of Dave, excuse me...Dr. Matthews cracks me up:lol: .

[purplejulied]

that's great.:biggrin:

[gauerke]

someone make a sign for the summer tour --Dr. David!!

[HLShivers]

Oh wow...That picture is too funny

[MikeyCarson]

In best Dave 5 years from now, "I was all nervous going up there...excepting that honor and my stomach was messed up...I was drinking before...smoked a little...I was feeling groovy...so I go up their to accept and I was like I gotta make a little fart just a little fa....that shit was all wrong I crapped myself up on that podium"

[Rob]

In best Dave 5 years from now, "I was all nervous going up there...excepting that honor and my stomach was messed up...I was drinking before...smoked a little...I was feeling groovy...so I go up their to accept and I was like I gotta make a little fart just a little fa....that shit was all wrong I crapped myself up on that podium"

:lol:

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[Zeusis]

Congratulations! Dr. Matthews!

[lars]

I'm very happy for Dave, but does an honorary degree really make him a Doctor of Philosophy?

[emttox]

So today, Haverford College gave Dave an honory Ph. D in the Arts. This picture (kudos to Emily at Ants) of Dave, excuse me...Dr. Matthews cracks me up:lol: .

Why thank you :)

I totally meant to send these here yesterday but was in a fog the whole day after I met him. It's like yesterday didn't exist for me.

I have other pictures, but the once floating around were really the best ones.

[mattintaiwan]

i feal sorry for the poor schmucks graduating with him. they work their ass off for 4 years and then this dude comes out of nowhere and they hand him a degree... Oh well just a thought congrats Dr. Matthews, god i agree someone make a sign...

[mtlabor]

Wow that's awesome for Dave... congrats bud

[emttox]

Y'all will have to forgive me. I was so busy at work today to get back on the boards. I thought I had posted the snapfish link, but here are ther est of the pictures...that you can tell who's who.
(and I was ready to throttle the kid in the green shirt. he just would NOT move no matter how many people asked him to...lol!)
Enjoy!

[Rob]

Very cool, emmie. You are wicked awesome. Thank you.

rob

[Mr_Rohan]

Dave is so fucking awesome

[CortezTheKiller]

thanks emily, the pics are awsome, and congratulatoins to Dr.matthews (everybody else got to call him that)

[spoonInspoon]

that is freakin awesome... go Dr. Dave!.

[purplejulied]

so cool Dr. Dave

[Jimithingjames]

I wonder if Dave would ever refer to himself as a "doctor". I somehow doubt that he would. I almost lost my life in a car crash and after being in a coma that first words I spoke were lyrics I "sang" along to a DMB song w/. And I still wouldn't call him Dr. Dave. I don't know... it all seems so ordinary to me. Dr.? hmm maybe... ;however, I'd sooner say St. David than Dr. Dave. I like just plain good ole' Dave best. Doctor sounds like a put down. How many doctors have U met in your life that U thought were good ppl? I know they're out there, but they're more the exception than the rule. Just let Dave be himself, and let him save the world as best he can.

[spoonInspoon]

I wonder if Dave would ever refer to himself as a "doctor". I somehow doubt that he would. I almost lost my life in a car crash and after being in a coma that first words I spoke were lyrics I "sang" along to a DMB song w/. And I still wouldn't call him Dr. Dave. I don't know... it all seems so ordinary to me. Dr.? hmm maybe... ;however, I'd sooner say St. David than Dr. Dave. I like just plain good ole' Dave best. Doctor sounds like a put down. How many doctors have U met in your life that U thought were good ppl? I know they're out there, but they're more the exception than the rule. Just let Dave be himself, and let him save the world as best he can.

I'm sure Dave himself doesn't really consider himself a "Doctor" as in the stereotype, like that ****** Dr. Phil...I'm sure he's proud and very suprised. But he won't let the title get to his head i'm sure... :lol: Dr. Dave just sounds awesome though

[wonder]

any way to get a copy of the speech he made????

[DMBFOX7899]

yea that would be great i would love to read that speach, has any one read Conan Obriens speach that he gave to Harvord not too long ago that was funny as shit you should check it out sometime

[emttox]

any way to get a copy of the speech he made????

I did see that the college was filming the ceremony, so there has to be a way that copies will be available. But, I emailed a local reporter who was at the ceremony to see if he had a transcript. I'm still waiting to hear back from him.

[wonder]

cool! thanks for trying!

[spoonInspoon]

"maybe i coulda been a comedian or some kinda thing, or maybe i coulda been a Doctor , then i would'nt have ta make anyone laugh" :)

[Mishelle]

When I first heard this I thought it that it was great for him! Doctor of Philosophy? We've all read his lyrics. I'd venture to say that many of the ones I have studied are highly philosophical. Good for you, Dave!

[Shannon]

Y'all will have to forgive me. I was so busy at work today to get back on the boards. I thought I had posted the snapfish link, but here are ther est of the pictures...that you can tell who's who.
(and I was ready to throttle the kid in the green shirt. he just would NOT move no matter how many people asked him to...lol!)
Enjoy!

Awesome Emmie!:thumbsup:

[Shannon]

It'd be awesome to get the audio of his speech.



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