Ringo Starr to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Ringo Starr is to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

A star for a Starr – what an honor and a privilege it is to be walked on! Peace & Love.
Ringo Starr

Starr’s was one of 28 names announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to receive stars on the Walk of Fame in 2010. Other recipients include Russell Crowe, Randy Newman, Adam Sandler, Van Morrison, Andrea Bocelli and the late Roy Orbison. The 28 were chosen from more than 200 nominations.

Update: Ringo Starr’s star is to be unveiled in a ceremony on 8 February 2010.

In April 2009 Sir Paul McCartney unveiled a posthumous star on the walk for George Harrison outside the Capitol Records building.

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