Today is all about Bob Seger. And if you’re a fan of rock music, more so the legends that created the classics, and have a trip planned to Los Angeles, then you’ll want to skip the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You’ll want to pay a visit to the RockWalk instead. Because on this day in 1994, Bob Seger had his hands and autograph placed on the RockWalk.
What Is The RockWalk?
It’s a smaller version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But the RockWalk features handprints of the rock legends and their autographs. “The RockWalk is dedicated to honoring musicians and musical pioneers who have made a significant and lasting creative contribution to the growth and evolution of music.”
Who Is In This Group?
- Jimi Hendrix
- Muddy Waters
- AC/DC
- James Brown
- Lou Reed
- Hall & Oates
Bob Seger
Today is all about Bob Seger. On this day in 1994, he added his handprints and autograph to the RockWalk. So it seems like the perfect time to look back on his life.
- Seger was born May 4, 1945.
- He formed his first band in 1961.
- In the spring of 1968, Bob Seger signed with the major label Capitol Record.
- He’s sold more than 75 million albums.
- Segar has 18 studio albums, & 2 live albums.
- He’s won Grammy Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards.
- Additionally, Bob Seger is a member of the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame.
Just Some Facts about Bob Seger
- Seger’s farewell tour was the 3rd highest-grossing tour in North America in 2019 bringing in $97 million.
- Against The Wind was Bob Seger’s only number one album.
- Shakedown in 1987 from Beverly Hills Cop was his only number one song.
- Although nominated for 7 Grammy Awards, he only won one.
- His song ‘Old Time Rock N Roll’ was used in Risky Business.
- Altogether, Seger’s Greatest Hits sold 10 million copies.
Bob wrapped up touring in 2019. But still to this day, Seger is given credit for making so much history in Rock N Roll music. Seger paved the way for so many of the biggest names in rock music.
Here comes just a small taste of Bob Seger!
