""I am honoured to announce that I have been appointed as a member to the Order of Canada. So humbled that people thought I was worthy of this honour and nominated me," said Nardwuar in a video posted to Instagram. "I am in awe! Like, I can't even explain myself, so I can't imagine how people would explain me to the committee! Thank you! Also, a huge thank you to everyone for the incredible support all these years.""
"Born John Ruskin, the 57-year-old Vancouver native is one of the rare appointees to be inducted under his stage name. Conducting his interviews in tartan attire, Nardwuar is known for his eccentric personality and surprisingly in-depth research. Beginning in the '90s, he interviewed celebrities including Nirvana, Blur, and Snoop Dogg before going viral on YouTube by impressing the likes of Pharrell, Cardi B, Tyler, the Creator, Steve Albini, Billie Eilish, and many more."
Nardwuar the Human Serviette received appointment to the Order of Canada for helping shape the nation's identity and earning a devoted global following through distinctive interviews, tireless research, and support for rising and celebrated artists. The appointment recognizes decades of work that began in the 1990s with interviews of Nirvana, Blur, and Snoop Dogg, and later viral YouTube moments with Pharrell, Cardi B, Tyler, the Creator, Steve Albini, and Billie Eilish. Born John Ruskin in Vancouver and age 57, he is a rare inductee under a stage name and conducts interviews in tartan attire. The honour was dedicated to his late mother.
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