<Li> 1979: Doctor of Music, Morgan State University </Li> <Li> 1980: George Peabody Medal, Johns Hopkins University </Li> <Li> 1981: Presidential Medal of Freedom, October 9, 1981, awarded by President Ronald Reagan </Li> <Li> 1982: Doctor of Music, Howard University </Li>

Who said if i knew i was going to live this long i would have taken better care of myself