Red Hot Chili Peppers to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Hollywood’s very own Red Hot Chili Peppers are getting a star on the Walk of Fame.The “Californication” rockers will receive the honor at an unveiling ceremony scheduled for Thursday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m.
The star — the 2,717th on the Walk of Fame — is located in the second row at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to Amoeba Records on the south side of the street, and next to TV producer Harry Friedman’s star.
Pat Sajak and Jack Paar’s stars will neighbor the Chili Peppers’ to the west and east, respectively.George Clinton, who produced the band’s 1985 album “Freaky Styley,” will unveil the star alongside Woody Harrelson, Bob Forrest and emcee Nicole Mihalka, chair of the board for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Our hometown Hollywood boys are finally coming to collect their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. “We have been waiting for them to break away from their busy schedules to dedicate their star, and we are thrilled to welcome them to our Walk of Fame family.”The Chili Peppers’ forthcoming album “Unlimited Love” is due April 1.
The band will then embark on a world tour, accompanied (at different times) by the Strokes, Haim, St. Vincent, A$AP Rocky, Thundercat, Beck, Anderson Paak & the Free Nationals and King Princess.
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