Band native to Georgia gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

A band native to Georgia, and the metro Atlanta area, were honored earlier this week with a splash of Hollywood fame.

The B-52s, formed in Athens in 1976, were given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The B-52s, known for hits like “Rock Lobster,” “Summer of Love” and even writing the theme song to Hanna Barbera classic “The Flintstones,” got started when Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland put their music together in a New Wave and Dance Rock collaboration.

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The group was nominated for three Grammy awards.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the B-52s to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said.

On Thursday, the still-living members of the B-52s were shown their spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the 2,861st star dedicated to them and placed just in front of Amoeba Music.

“Honoring The B-52s with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of their unforgettable music, fearless spirit, and the nostalgia they’ve created for generations of fans. Their unique sound and energy have truly become part of Hollywood’s musical history,” Martinez added.

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