WHO | HONOREE   Charles Fox

EMCEE                       Steve Nissen, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

GUEST SPEAKERS   Paul Williams and a surprise guest

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,777th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6752 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Musician’s Institute

WATCH LIVE            The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com   

Award-winning songwriter Charles Fox will be honored with the 2,777^th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, April 5, at 11:30 am PT at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. Fox will receive his star in the category of Recording. Paul Williams and a surprise guest will be joining emcee Steve Nissen as speakers.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.  

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

"Charles Fox’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable, and it is the honor of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to immortalize his legacy on the iconic Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “His star will be located in front of the Musician’s Institute and just a few feet away from his late friends: Composer Jerry Goldsmith and Songwriter Hal David!” added Martinez.

Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, composer, conductor and pianist, Charles Fox, composed the music for more than 100 films, including the classics, Barbarella, Nine To Five and Goodbye Columbus, and theme songs for many iconic TV series including Happy Days; Laverne & Shirley; Love, American Style; Wonder Woman and The Love Boat, as well as “ABC Wide World of Sports” and Monday Night Football.

Twice nominated for an Oscar and a two-time Emmy winner, Fox also wrote the Grammy Award-winning song, “Killing Me Softly with His Song” as well as Jim Croce’s, “I Got A Name” and Barry Manilow’s, “Ready To Take A Chance Again”, among other hits.

Fox has composed numerous symphonic concert and chamber music works as well as ballets for the San Francisco Ballet, the Dance Theater of Harlem and the Smuin Ballet which recently premiered his, Salsa Till Dawn and the forthcoming revival of his Zorro ballet.

The documentary of his life and music entitled, “Killing Me Softly with his Songs,” is being released on April 2 and Fox will be performing a concert of his music from the film at Vibrato Jazz Club on April 11.

His original manuscripts for his scores and songs are part of the permanent collection of the CHARLES FOX LETTERS in the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.

Charles Fox is dedicated to music education and giving back to the community and his music community.  Every year for over a decade, Charles Fox produced an annual concert benefiting the Fulfillment Fund, an organization that mentors and provides yearly scholarships for 2,000 high school and college students in economically challenged areas of Los Angeles. The concerts, entitled, “The Songs of our Lives” featured legendary songwriters of the second half of the 20th century performing their own songs.  Some of the legendary songwriters who appeared in the concerts include Burt Bacharach, Jeff Barry, Carole Bayer Sager, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Stephen Bishop, Bob Crewe, David Crosby, Hal David, Mac Davis, Lamont Dozier, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, David Foster, Norman Gimbel, Leiber & Stoller, Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester, Sergio Mendes, Neil Sedaka, Richard Sherman, Paul Williams and Bill Withers.

Additionally, Charles Fox endowed a yearly scholarship in musical composition to La Guardia High School of the Arts, NYC.

He has also given Master Classes in music composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston and NYU in New York.   He is an Ambassador for The Society of Composers & Lyricists.  

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER’S WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Walk of Fame celebrates art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles.   Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit walkoffame.com.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

 Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business, cultural, and civic well-being of Hollywood. With some 700 members, representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood and serves as a place for diverse membership to foster and implement big ideas that help drive commerce and improve the community of Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons; the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood sign. Held in the public trust, the Hollywood Chamber strengthens and promotes business through connecting, coaching, advocating, and innovating. To make a difference, connect with us at hollywoodchamber.net.