Linkin Park, The Smashing Pumpkins, and the Ramones are set to bring alternative music to Hollywood Boulevard. All three acts have been confirmed for the 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame class.
The selection committee’s announcement covers a wide range of artists across multiple categories. Several rock and alternative acts have earned spots in the prestigious “Recording” category.
“Lil Wayne, Karol G, Smashing Pumpkins, and David Guetta are among the artists that will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2027,” the selection committee announced. “Linkin Park, Sia, the Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, and Marc Shaiman will also receive stars in the ‘Recording’ category next year, while outlaw country legend Waylon Jennings will be honored posthumously.”
The 2027 class represents a broad mix of genres, from hip-hop and electronic music to rock and country. The star ceremonies are expected to take place throughout 2027.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed the 32-person 2027 Walk of Fame class at a ceremony held on July 23 at Funko Hollywood. The class spans music, film, television, live theater, sports entertainment, and radio. It stands as one of the most diverse honoree lists in recent memory.
The Recording category features ten artists. Linkin Park joins Karol G, David Guetta, Sia, The Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Marc Shaiman, The Smashing Pumpkins, Lil Wayne, and Waylon Jennings. The presence of three rock and alternative acts in a single class marks a notable moment for the genre, which has historically been underrepresented on Hollywood Boulevard relative to its cultural footprint.
For Linkin Park, the honor arrives at a significant point in the band’s history. The group has remained one of the most streamed rock acts in the world. Their catalog has continued to resonate across generations since their breakthrough in the early 2000s. Their inclusion in the 2027 class formally recognizes a legacy that has long extended beyond chart performance.
The Ramones and The Smashing Pumpkins bring additional weight to the rock contingent. The Ramones are widely credited as pioneers of punk rock. The Smashing Pumpkins are one of the defining alternative acts of the 1990s. Together with Linkin Park, they form a landmark rock presence on the Walk of Fame.
Source: Rolling Stone
