Philadelphia Music Alliance

Philadelphia’s Walk of Fame
THIS STREET WAS MADE FOR WALKING.
ROCK JAZZ POP SOUL FOLK OPERA HIP-HOP
CLASSICAL COUNTRY BLUES R&B BIG BAND
NEO-SOUL CROONERS GOSPEL PRODUCERS
DJS COMPOSERS LEGENDS
Famous names you’ll see on the Walk of Fame:
Marian Anderson Lee Andrews and the Hearts
Frankie Avalon Pearl Bailey Baker, Harris & Young
Samuel Barber Eric Bazilian Thom Bell Jerry Blavat
Joseph Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys Boyz II Men
Michael Brecker Randy Brecker David Bromberg
Stan Lee Broza Joe Burke Solomon Burke Chubby
Checker Dick Clark Stanley Clarke John Coltrane
Linda Creed Jim Croce Danny and the Juniors
James Darren Peter De Angelis The Delfonics The
Dixie Hummingbirds Mike Douglas The Dovells
Nelson Eddy Fabian Russell Faith Eddie Fisher Four
Aces Featuring Al Alberts Kenneth Gamble &
Leon Huff Stan Getz Dizzy Gillespie Joe Grady &
Ed Hurst Gary Graffman Buddy Greco Bill Haley
Daryl Hall & John Oates The Heath Brothers Doug
"Jocko" Henderson, Sr. Natalie Hinderas Phyllis
Hyman Rob Hyman The Intruders DJ Jazzy Jeff
Joan Jett Philly Joe Jones Kitty Kallen Patti LaBelle
Eddie Lang Mario Lanza Hy Lit Bernie Lowe
Jeanette MacDonald Larry Magid Kal Mann &
Dave Appell Robert Marcucci Sid Mark Al
Martino Pat Martino Ed McMahon Harold Melvin
& The Blue Notes Anna Moffo Gerry Mulligan
Riccardo Muti Peter Nero Joe Niagara Eugene
Ormandy Teddy Pendergrass Vincent Persichetti
Molly Picon Leon Redbone Kal Rudman Dr. Max
Rudolf Todd Rundgren Bobby Rydell Rudolf Serkin
Nina Simone Bessie Smith Jimmy Smith William
Smith Phil Spector Allen Spivak Richard Sterban
of The Oak Ridge Boys Leopold Stokowski The
Stylistics Joe "Butterball" Tamburro Joseph Tarsia
Arthur Tracy McCoy Tyner Charlie Ventura Clara
Ward and the Ward Singers Grover Washington,
Jr. Ethel Waters Andre Watts Marion Williams
Georgie Woods Efrem Zimbalist Sr.
Frankie Avalon. DJ Jazzy Jeff. Dick
Clark. John Coltrane. Patti LaBelle.
Teddy Pendergrass. Joan Jett.
Step by step, name by name –
Philadelphia’s musical history
comes alive on the Walk of Fame.
DISCOVER PHILADELPHIA’S
ALL-STAR ATTRACTION
Walk. Stroll. Meander. Or, if you’re
feeling fancy, strut.
No matter what your style, you
can relive five decades of
musical memories, through the
names that made Philadelphia
one of America’s most vibrant
music cities.
View 106 bronze plaques as you
take a journey through Philadelphia’s
unique musical landscape. From
early jazz, blues, gospel and rock
through funk, pop and hip-hop,
they’re all here, on the dazzling
Avenue of the Arts.
Photo by Bob Krist for GPTMC
SEE THE NAMES, HEAR THE MUSIC
Philadelphia’s current music scene is more vibrant
then ever, and the Walk of Fame is the perfect
gateway to the unique Philadelphia sound.
Take your picture next to a plaque immortalizing
one of Philly’s music greats, then hear the real
thing at one of our renowned nightclubs, where
Philadelphia’s soundtrack plays every night of
the week. Or, for a musical experience on a
grander scale, visit the magnificent Kimmel
Center, home to the Philadelphia Orchestra
and an eclectic array of performers.
Experience the Walk of Fame on Broad Street,
between Walnut and Spruce Streets, in the
heart of the city's world-class cultural, entertainment and dining district, the Avenue of the
Arts. For more information about the Walk of
Fame or Philadelphia music, contact the
Philadelphia Music Alliance at 215-557-7372, or visit
us online at www.philadelphiamusicalliance.com.
The Walk of Fame is the creation of the
Philadelphia Music Alliance, a communitybased, not-for-profit organization dedicated to
preserving and promoting Philadelphia’s rich
musical legacy by increasing awareness of the
city’s great musical tradition and supporting the
current music scene.
Established in 1986, the Alliance is Philadelphia’s
music authority. The Alliance promotes the vast
contributions of Philadelphians from all music genres, and encourages the creation, celebration
and historical preservation of Philadelphia music.
Preserving the Sound of Philadelphia
Discover the Walk of Fame on
Broad Street between Walnut & Spruce Streets
Phone: 215-557-7372
www.philadelphiamusicalliance.com
For more information on Philadelphia's current music scene
visit the music section of CultureFiles on Gophila.com
Philadelphia Department of Commerce
Dizzy Gillespie photo provided by Scott Weiner