On Friday (Jan. 19), George Clinton ended up being the most recent individual to get a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Surrounded by members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, friends like Al B. Sure! and Lenny Kravitzand his visitor speakers: Motown songwriter Janie Bradford, Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and civil liberties lawyer Ben CrumpClinton indulged in his changing feelings throughout the event.
“This is an honor to get this star […] I’m so psychological. This is something really unique for me. I’m happy as hell,” stated the 82-year-old throughout his approval speechHe remembered when he resided in Hollywood with imagine having a star one day.
George Clinton and Al B. Sure
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Clinton continued, devoting his speech to those who got him here. “The old fans and brand-new fans who let the music move their souls; you all understand who I’m speaking about [because] I’ve constantly stated it’s individuals who make the funk. Thank you to Omega Psi Phi who embraced’Atomic Dogas their nationwide anthem and keeping it appropriate for over 40 years. Damn! 40 years,” he exclaimed.
As the powerful Prime Minister of Funk, Clinton hopes that his star will represent “the power of unity of one country under a groove.”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA– JANUARY 19: George Clinton, sits by his star after the event honoring George “Dr. Funkenstein” Clinton with a Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame on January 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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In addition to the star, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president Steve Nissen likewise declared Jan. 19 as “George Clinton Day” in Hollywood.
Clinton will continue to review his tradition with Audible. His episode, … And Your A ** Will Followfrom their Words + Music series premieres on Feb. 2. It will explore his course “from Motown to Mothership” and beyond through perky anecdotes and live efficiencies of choose classics like “Flashlight” and “Give Up The Funk.”