Hall of Fame rocker to be given title of Honorary Cork Person 

At his 2012 induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, it was stated that he had "singlehandedly initiated the Psychedelic Revolution"

Donovan and his wife Linda Lawrence will be bestowed with the title of 'Honorary Cork Persons'. Photo: Gavin Browne

A rock icon who was one of the first musicians to highlight climate change is to make a rare public appearance when both he and his wife will be bestowed with the title of 'Honorary Cork Persons'.

Many younger people will not be aware of the name Donovan but will have heard his hits, while those of an older vintage will affectionately trot out the lines of such classics as, Catch the Wind, Sunshine Superman, Mellow Yellow, Universal Soldier, Colours and Hurdy Gurdy Man.