WAR

WHO | HONOREE   WAR- Original members Lonnie Jordan, Harold Brown, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar, Jerry Goldstein and late members Charles Miller, Morris Dickerson, Thomas Sylvester Allen as well as current members Salvador Rodriguez, Marcos Reyes. Rene Camacho, Scott Martin, Mitchell Kashmar, and James Zota Baker

EMCEE                       Music Producer and Walk of Famer Jimmy Jam

GUEST SPEAKERS   George Lopez and more TBA

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,814th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, June 5, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6212 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE            The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Iconic band WAR was honored with the 2,814th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, June 5, at 11:30 am PT at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. WAR received their star in the category of Recording. Joining emcee Jimmy Jam was actor and Walk of Famer George Lopez.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary 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 around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREES

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome the iconic band WAR to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer.

The group is being honored for their significant contributions to the music industry and their enduring Impact on fans around the world. We are also excited to add an exciting touch to the ceremony. The group will arrive in low riders provided by car clubs, Imperial Car Club, Groupe ELA, Spirit Car Club, and Southern Life Car Club,” added Martinez.

WAR’s signature fusion of funk, soul, jazz, Latin, rock and street music is what first propelled them to prominence 55 years ago, but it was their ability to craft songs of social consciousness that further cemented their place in the modern American songbook. The immediate global impact of Why Can’t We Be Friends? was so profound that NASA transmitted the title track into space during the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. Since then, WAR have continued to sing out against racism, hunger, crime and conflict, while their music has been sampled by Janet Jackson, Tupac, the Beastie Boys, Method Man, Sublime, Redman, Cypress Hill, Shaggy, A$AP Mob, Scarface, the Geto Boys, De La Soul, Flo Rida, Liam Payne, Thomas Rhett, and more, and covered by everyone from Willie Nelson to The Muppets, George Clinton, Phish, ZZ Top and The Isley Brothers.

With more than 50 million albums sold, 20 gold, platinum and multi-platinum records, three Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations, a GRAMMY Hall of Fame entry, four #1 LPs, nine Top 10s, and twenty Top 40 songs, WAR didn’t just define the sound of the 1970s, they became a lasting voice for creative collaboration and social change, with a mission of love and harmony that resonates now more than ever. From the prophetic message of “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” to the timeless groove of “Low Rider,” the Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition) captures WAR at their most innovative and socially impactful. More than just a musical milestone, this collection reaffirms the album’s relevance—both as a reflection of the polarizing era that inspired it, and as a beacon of hope for our present and future. WAR’S other hits include:  Spill the Wine, The World Is a Ghetto, The Cisco Kid   Low Rider and Summer.

As WAR enters its sixth decade, their influence remains undeniable. Recent honors, including their debut in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, further cement WAR’s status as musical and cultural giants. Meanwhile, WAR will hit the road for dozens of tour dates across the US and abroad, including a hometown headline performance at the LA County Fair and many more you can find at https://war.com/tour.

WAR has worked with PETA, Venice Family Clinic, Toys for Tots, and St. Jude.