New Wave Greats The B-52s to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: Now That’s a ‘Cosmic Thing’
The B-52s will receive the 2,861st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 29 October, recognising the group’s lasting place in popular music. The ceremony will take place in front of Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard and will be streamed online.
SiriusXM presenter Richard Blade will emcee, with members of The Go-Go’s and Fred Armisen set to speak. Formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976, the band reached its commercial peak with 1989 album *Cosmic Thing*, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and spent 65 weeks on the chart; “Love Shack” and “Roam” both reached No. 3 on the Hot 100.
- The B-52s will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on 29 October.
- The ceremony will be held at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard.
- “Love Shack” and “Roam” both reached No. 3 on the Hot 100.