Ten music figures will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are among a total of 27 names from the world of film, television, theater, radio, and sports entertainment who were announced at a press conference broadcast live from Funko Hollywood in Hollywood last Thursday, July 23.
Singer and percussionist Sheila E. and actress and model Ming-Na Wen (both with stars on the Walk of Fame) announced the new honorees along with Ron Frierson, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
These are the music artists who will have their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame:
Karol G
Colombian urban music artist
David Guetta
The French DJ is currently ranked number 1 in the world according to DJ Mag
Waylon Jennings
Country music legend who died in 2002
Ramones
The American punk band famous in the 1970s
Grandmaster Flash
He created a DJ technique called Quick Mix Theory. This technique benefited breakdancers and rappers, giving rise to cutting and scratching.
Marc Shaiman
American composer and lyricist for film, television, and theater, widely known for his collaborations with director Scott Wittman, actor Billy Crystal, and artist Bette Midler
Sia
Australian singer born 50 years ago
Smashing Pumpkins
Chicago rock band formed in the late 1980s
Linkin Park
California rock band
Lil Wayne
American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is often considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
