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 honor 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 immortalized 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, organizers have
said, and inductees, chosen by a panel, will be honored 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.
(Reporting by Marissa Davison and Marie-Louise Gumuchian;
Editing by Mark Heinrich)
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