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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Legendary '70s Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic Album With Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
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, Calif., 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. 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. Related: Fans Declare Aging Has 'Nothing on Him' as Legendary Actor Celebrates 88th Birthday "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: Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Chicago Tribune
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
'70s hit-maker War to perform July 19 at Naperville's Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement's 2025 Naper Nights concert series will include a July 19 performance by the band War, famous for such 1970s hits as 'Spill the Wine,' 'Low Rider' and 'The Cisco Kid.' Founded in 1969 in Long Beach, California, the R&B/funk band is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its 1975 multiplatinum-selling album, 'Why Can't We Be Friends.' Lead singer/keyboardist Lonnie Jordan is the only original member in the current lineup. Tickets are $35 through May 12, increasing to $40 on May 13, a settlement news release said. Children's tickets are $15. 'We're thrilled to welcome War to Naper Settlement on July 19, one of music's defining and most enduring soul and funk groups,' Adison Glick, a special events senior leader, said in a statement. The Naper Nights concerts are held monthly throughout the summer and mostly feature tribute bands performing the music of well-known pop, rock and country acts, the release said. This year shows are scheduled for 5 to 10 p.m. June 20-21, July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16. The lineup is: June 20: Sun Stereo, a Flaming Lips tribute band, and Nothing's Shocking, a Jane's Addiction tribute band. June 21: Tennessee Whiskey, a Chris Stapleton tribute band, and WailOn, a Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings tribute band. July 18: Morning View, an Incubus tribute band, and Android Paranoid, a Radiohead tribute band. July 19: Rico!, a Santana tribute band, and War. Aug. 15: Cream Cheese Accident, a String Cheese Incident tribute band, and Bears Gone Phishin', a Widespread Panic tribute. Aug. 16: Great American Taxi and Wilclone, a Wilco tribute. In addition to the musical performances, Naper Nights features local food and beverages and a children's activity area.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Today at the Roundhouse, March 14, & recap
Mar. 14—There are eight more days for legislators to craft law in the 2025 regular session. Here are a few debates and bills to watch out for on Friday, March 14, and a recap of Thursday. Medical malpractice: Medical malpractice changes, Senate Bill 176, are first on the agenda for Senate Health and Public Affairs in the afternoon. The committee debated the bill Wednesday but didn't vote on it. Cellphones in school: The House Education Committee will hear Senate Bill 11, an anti-distraction measure, in the morning. It would require New Mexico school districts to adopt policies around cellphones and other wireless communications devices in schools. Thursday recap Lowrider license plates: A bill creating a New Mexico lowrider capital of the world special license plate passed the Senate on a 40-0 vote. Sen. Leo Jaramillo, D-Española, danced to the song "Low Rider" by War before a vote on the bill, Senate Bill 327, and said the license plates could be a source of community pride for Rio Arriba County residents. Slot Canyon Riverlands: Southern New Mexico residents could look forward to a new state park should House Bill 219 get through the Senate and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The proposal to develop Broad Canyon Ranch, about 20 miles north of Las Cruces, as a state park with camping passed the House floor. CTE: The House passed two bills encouraging technical education, including the creation of a structural timber grading certification program, House Bill 553, and studying career and technical education programs in the state, House Bill 433. Where the bills stand SB176: Must pass the Senate Health and Public Affairs, Senate Judiciary and Senate Finance committees, then the full Senate, then House committees and the full House, then the governor's desk. SB11: Passed the Senate. Must pass the House Education and House Judiciary Committees, then the full House, then the governor's desk. SB327: Passed the Senate. Awaiting House committee assignments, then must pass the full House, then the governor's desk. HB219, HB433, HB533: Passed the House. Awaiting Senate committee assignments, then must pass the full Senate, then Lujan Grisham.
