The Funk Brothers honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that renowned Motown musicians The Funk Brothers were honored today, on March 21, 2013 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Accepting the star were the surviving Funk Brothers Jack Ashford and Eddie Willis. "We are happy to honor The Funk Brothers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!" stated Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Leron Gubler. "Many of us grew up with their amazing hit songs which they performed with some of the biggest stars of Motown!" Gubler and guest speakers Stevie Wonder, Ray Parker Jr. and Mickey Stevenson helped The Funk Brothers unveil the 2,493rd Star in the Category of Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard across from the Live Nation Building. "We have placed The Funk Brothers star next to the stars of famed musicians Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock," said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame. "Fans all over the world watched the star ceremony LIVE on www.walkoffame.com!" Catch it again on www.walkoffame.com/the-funk-brothers by Marlene Panoyan ©Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.

Added 23 Aug 2026