Rock singer Vladimír Mišík rejects state decoration

In related news, the rock singer and songwriter Vladimír Mišík has rejected a state decoration over his growing discontent with recent decisions by President Miloš Zeman.. In a press release, the 66-year-old artist said he informed the president’s office of his decision. Vladimír Mišík, whose rose to popularity and critical acclaim in the late 1960s and has put out 13 albums, is one of the most respected Czech rock musicians.