WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical — and an actor known for his extraordinary range.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday that actor Al Pacino, rock band the Eagles, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples and singer-songwriter James Taylor will be honored for influencing American culture through the arts.
The Eagles were tapped for the honor last year but postponed their appearance because of founding member Glenn Frey’s failing health. Frey died in January.
Pacino has long been regarded as one of the great American actors, and many of his peers who became movie stars in 1970s Hollywood have already been honored.