Georgia Band The B-52s To Get 2,861st Star On Hollywood Boulevard

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will dedicate a star to Athens, Georgia band The B-52s on Hollywood Boulevard. The presentation marks the 2,861st star on the Walk of Fame and takes place in the Recording category.

The ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, directly in front of Amoeba Music. Radio personality Richard Blade will emcee. Fred Armisen and members of The Go-Go's are scheduled to speak. The event will stream on the Walk of Fame website. Officials have not said whether all band members will speak.

The B-52s formed in Athens with Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, and Keith Strickland. Over four decades, the group sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Its 1979 debut album went gold. The 1989 album "Cosmic Thing" moved more than 5 million copies and produced the Grammy-nominated tracks "Love Shack" and "Roam," released after founding member Ricky Wilson died.

Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said the star recognizes the band's catalog. "Honoring The B-52s with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of their unforgettable music, fearless spirit, and the nostalgia they've created for generations of fans," Martinez said. "Their unique sound and energy have truly become part of Hollywood's musical history."

The band also supports PETA, Sweet Relief, God's Love We Deliver, Life Beat, and Save the Chimps.