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B-52s Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
19 Oct
Summary
- The B-52s will receive the 2,861st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- The star ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m. PT.
- The Go-Go's and Fred Armisen will speak at the event.
The B-52s, pioneers of the new wave genre, are being celebrated with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 2,861st star will be unveiled on Thursday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m. PT, at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard.
Esteemed members of the new wave scene, The Go-Go's, who received their own star in 2011, will join musician and actor Fred Armisen in speaking at the event. SiriusXM radio personality Richard Blade will emcee the ceremony.
The B-52s, formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976, achieved significant success with their 1989 album "Cosmic Thing." This album featured hit singles like "Love Shack" and "Roam," both of which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy nominations. The group's unique sound and energetic performances have left a lasting mark on music history.
