The Who are first honoured as London unveils Music Walk of Fame in London

20/11/2019 6:39

        British rock band The Who became
        the first act to receive a paving stone on the Music Walk of
        Fame in London on Tuesday, in the unveiling of a new cultural
        attraction that echoes the starry sidewalks of Hollywood
        Boulevard.
        
        Following the presentation of the Walk's founding stone, The
        Who's two surviving members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
        posed by their own plaque, depicting a music record, laid out in
        London's buzzing Camden district.
        
        The Music Walk of Fame will honour artists and others
        working in the industry in a series of unveilings between the
        Roundhouse and the Koko performance venues in the north London
        district that is popular with musicians.
        
        "Camden has always been vital to London’s thriving music
        scene and is, as we all know, a world-renowned hub for the
        arts," The Who said in a statement.
        
        "As Londoners, it’s very surreal to be immortalised in stone
        on Camden High Street, and it’s quite something to know that
        people can pop by and see us anytime, albeit virtually."
        
        Up to 20 stones will be laid out each year, organisers have
        said, and inductees, chosen by a panel, will be honoured in
        several categories: icon, innovator, inspiration, industry,
        unsung hero and artist of the year.
        
        A dedicated app will allow visitors to learn more about the
        history of the music industry.