Red Hot Chili Peppers will soon get a hometown honor when they receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The band famously formed when they were still at Fairfax High School, just a few streets away from where their star will be located. At that time, Anthony Kiedis and Flea were part of the original group alongside the late Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons.
According to Variety, a ceremony has been set for the morning of March 31. It kicks off with iconic funk artist George Clinton, who produced the band’s 1985 Freaky Styley album. Actor Woody Harrelson will be there to unveil the star.
It will neighbor those of TV producer Harry Friedman, Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, and legendary talk show host Jack Paar.
The Chili Peppers’ new album, Unlimited Love, comes out on April 1 and a major tour will follow.
TL;DR:
- Red Hot Chili Peppers will get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31..
- The band famously formed when they were in High School, just a few streets away from where their star will be located.
- Actor Woody Harrelson will unveil the star.