January 17th 2024.
Exciting news for all the funk lovers out there – the Hollywood Walk of Fame is about to get a whole lot funkier! The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce just announced that George Clinton, the founder and frontman of Parliament, will be receiving the 2,769th star on the iconic Walk of Fame this Friday, January 19th. The ceremony will kick off at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard.
The announcement has caused quite a stir in the music industry, with many celebrating Clinton's well-deserved recognition. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, and songwriter Janie Bradford will be among the guest speakers at the event, while journalist Sibley Scoles will be the emcee. Clinton will be honored in the recording category, a fitting tribute to his incredible contributions to the world of music.
"George Clinton is a true legend in the music industry. As a highly influential songwriter, record producer, and performer, he has helped shape the sound of funk and has pushed musical boundaries like no other. His unique style, flamboyant persona, and psychedelic stage presence have made him a beloved figure and a pioneer in the genre," said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in a statement. "We are beyond thrilled to have him join the ranks of stars on the Walk of Fame and bring the funk to Hollywood!"
Despite being 83 years old, Clinton shows no signs of slowing down. He is still touring and has three recording projects in the works, adding to his already impressive funk legacy. He is the mastermind behind Parliament/Funkadelic and has influenced numerous genres of music, including early West Coast hip-hop. In fact, he was inducted into the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
Clinton's musical influence can be heard in the recordings of some of the biggest names in the industry, such as 2Pac, OutKast, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and Childish Gambino, just to name a few. He even recently collaborated with Travis Scott on the song "HYAENA" off of his latest album, "UTOPIA."
For those who can't make it to the ceremony in person, don't worry – it will be streaming live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com. So mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the one and only George Clinton as he receives his well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's going to be a groovy event you won't want to miss!
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