'Long live Dr Funkenstein': Fans celebrate as George Clinton gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The joy of George Clinton’s fans knows no bounds as the legend was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To witness the historic day on Friday, January 19, hundreds of P-Funk star's admirers gathered at Hollywood Boulevard, as reported by The Independent.

George Clinton is 'proud' of himself for his achievements

During the unveiling of his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Clinton, 82, shared, "This feels good as s**t. I’m proud as hell."

He continued, "I learned early on in this journey that you are only as big as your latest hit. So you had to keep things in perspective, to keep from getting a big head."

"I found out that there would be times when it seemed like everyone knew your name. Then were times when no one knew you. I learned to respect the balance," mentioned the fun music star. 

Clinton further noted, "If I needed to hear my name spoken out loud, I would go to the airport and page myself! That’s how fickle the ego is." 

The bandleader shared his emotions over the massive achievement, saying, "I know what it means to see these names on the streets, these stars. I have often looked at them and dreamed that one day I might be down here myself."

Fans shower George Clinton with love as he is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Soon after the news of Clinton's getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star came to light, his fans flocked to congratulate him and show the musician their appreciation. 

One wrote, "BEYOND DESERVED 🤩🤩🤩," and another added, "Congrats to Funkmaster extraordinaire Mr @george_clinton. Well deserved."

A person recalled, "I remember him playing the House of Blues in Orlando like 20 years ago. They kept playing and playing and they wound up closing the curtains on him 'cause they wouldn’t stop 😂."

Someone else mentioned, "One helluva great guy! I had the good fortune to open for him with my former band back in 2018 and he couldn’t have been a more gracious and kind fellow. We had so much fun hanging out with him. Long live Dr. Funkenstein!"

"30 years late but at least they finally gave him one," expressed a follower, and another one added, "A pioneer!!! An icon!!!"

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