THE B-52S TO RECEIVE 2,861ST HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR ON OCTOBER 29

The B-52s will receive the 2,861st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 29, 2026, a long-awaited honor for one of new wave’s most joyful and enduring bands.

According to reports, Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez announced the honor. The Go-Go’s and comedian Fred Armisen are set to speak at the ceremony, which will stream live at walkoffame.com.

The Ceremony

The ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when the band’s 2,861st star is unveiled on Hollywood Boulevard. Producer Ana Martinez announced the honor, with tributes to come from the Go-Go’s and Fred Armisen. Fans who cannot attend in person can watch the event streaming live at walkoffame.com.

The B-52s: Five Decades of Party Rock

The B-52s formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia, and helped define the sound of American new wave with their thrift-store style, beehive hairdos and unstoppable dance-floor energy. The lineup of Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson carried on after the death of founding member and guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985.

Their biggest hits include “Rock Lobster”, “Roam” and “Love Shack”. The 1989 smash “Love Shack” earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group, and its day-glo party spirit has kept it on dance floors and radio playlists around the world ever since.

Watch the Official Video

Relive the party with the official “Love Shack” music video below, courtesy of Rhino Records’ official RHINO YouTube channel.

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FAQs

When is the ceremony?

The ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and will stream live at walkoffame.com.

Which star number is it?

The B-52s are receiving the 2,861st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Who are the B-52s members?

The band’s lineup is Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson; founding guitarist Ricky Wilson died in 1985.

What are their biggest hits?

Their best-known songs include “Rock Lobster”, “Roam” and “Love Shack”, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group.