Jonesy Earns His Hollywood Star
Cumulus Media Los Angeles proudly announced that rock legend Steve Jones, guitarist for the Sex Pistols and Iggy Pop, one of Rolling Stone‘s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and the host of Jonesy’s Jukebox on KLOS/Angeles, has been chosen to receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame! Jones will be the sole Radio honoree for the Walk of Fame Class of 2018.
Upon hearing the big news, Dawn Girocco, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Media Los Angeles commented, “Steve Jones is one of the most unique, interesting and exciting people in radio. Listening to Jonesy’s Jukebox is like eavesdropping on a conversation in his living room. He brings out the best in his guests and gives listeners more than they ever expect from his storytelling, interviews and fantastic music. We are so excited about this huge and well-deserved honor for Steve and to have him join the ranks of his fellow esteemed inductees and all the legends of entertainment represented on the star-studded Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Keith Cunningham, who doubles as PD of KLOS and Corporate Program Director, Rock Formats for Cumulus Media remarked, “Working with Steve every day is a professional honor and a personal blast. ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’ and now ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame Inductee’ — that just sounds right and I couldn’t be happier for Steve. I can’t wait to see the flood of rockers who come out to celebrate this one.” For his part, Jones said, “I love my job and I love doing it two hours a day. Very grateful to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Walk of Fame Selection Committee.” The date of Jones’ star ceremony will be announced about 10 days prior to dedication.
• In related news, the 2018 Walk Of Fame honorees in the Recording category are: Mary J. Blige, Sir Richard Branson, Petula Clark, Harry Connick, Jr., Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood and “Weird Al” Yankovic. For a complete list of all of the 2018 Walk Of Fame honorees, visit walkoffame.com.
