George Clinton, one of the pioneers of funk music, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 19.
During a ceremony to be held at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, Clinton will receive his star in the category of Recording.
Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and songwriter Janie Bradford will speak on the occasion.
The event, to be hosted by Sibley Scoles, will be streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com
“George Clinton is a highly influential song writer, record producer, and performer known for his contributions to Funk music,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “He has been instrumental in shaping the sound of Funk and pushing musical boundaries.”
“His distinctive style, flamboyant persona, and psychedelic stage presence have made him a beloved figure and a pioneer of the genre,” she added. “We are thrilled that he’s going to be bringing the Funk to the Hollywood Walk of Fame!”
Clinton is the mastermind behind the legendary Parliament/Funkadelic, who lifted P-Funk to an internationally recognized form of music. Clinton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
Approaching his 83rd birthday this summer, Clinton is busy touring and working on three recording projects that feature collaborations with top artists.
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