Present at the ceremony were original and longtime members, including Lonnie Jordan, Lee Oskar, Howard E. Scott, Harold Ray Brown, Jerry Goldstein, and Laurian Miller. Percussionist Marcos Reyes, who has been with the band for 25 years and hails from Lamont, California, also attended, expressing gratitude for being part of such a historic moment.
The star-studded event took place on the famed Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to Amoeba Music, the world's largest independent record store. Emceed by music producer and Walk of Famer Jimmy Jam, the event featured actor and comedian George Lopez as a guest speaker. Lopez, a longtime fan of WAR, notably used their hit “Low Rider” as the theme song for his self-titled sitcom, George Lopez, which aired from 2002 to 2007.
Members of US R&B and soul band "War" (2L-R) Jerry Goldstein, Lee Oskar, Lonnie Jordan, Howard E. Scott, Harold Brown and Salvador Rodriguez pose on their newly unveilled star during their Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Hollywood, California, on June 5, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)Formed in 1969, WAR is renowned for its eclectic fusion of funk, soul, jazz, Latin, rock, and street music. Their socially conscious lyrics and distinctive sound have resonated with audiences for decades. The band’s impressive achievements include over 50 million albums sold, 20 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum records, three Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations, and an entry into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame.
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Following the ceremony, the band held a signing event at Amoeba Hollywood, allowing fans to engage with the musicians and celebrate their enduring impact on music and culture.
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