On June 5, 2025, the legendary band WAR was honored with the 2,814th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, commemorating both their 55-year music legacy and the 50th anniversary of their iconic 1975 album, Why Can’t We Be Friends?
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)In a nod to their cultural roots and the enduring popularity of “Low Rider,” the band arrived at the ceremony in six custom low-rider vehicles provided by local car clubs, making for a memorable entrance for the special occasion.
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.
The ceremony also celebrated the 50th anniversary of their seminal album, Why Can’t We Be Friends?, which features the titular track that became an anthem for unity and was famously transmitted into space by NASA during the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
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“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome the iconic band WAR to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, noted of the inclusion, per the press release.
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.
The full ceremony is available to watch online:
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