(PR) Guitar Center, the nation's leading music instrument retailer's "King of The Blues" '07 Grand Finals-- the culmination of the world's largest guitar competition. The top four finalists from across the country will compete for the honor of being crowned "The King of The Blues" and a prize package valued at more than $50,000. Geared towards promoting players with deep passion and commitment to the craft, "King of The Blues" is an annual celebration of a genre that is the root of today's music. The Black Crowes, Billy Bob Thornton, Cheech Marin, a special duet performance by Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Hubert Sumlin and the top four emerging blues guitarists from across the country backed by Grammy Award winning producer Pete Anderson and his band. In addition, the evening will begin with the induction of George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Keb' Mo' and Hubert Sumlin into Hollywood's RockWalk.
To kick off the evening, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Keb' Mo' and Hubert Sumlin will be inducted into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of Rock 'n' Roll. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Keb' Mo' and Hubert Sumlin will join other equally accomplished musicians and innovators who have been inducted into RockWalk such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Johnny Cash, Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Ramones, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker and Earth Wind & Fire.
WHEN: Saturday, June 16th at 7PM
WHERE: Music Box @ Fonda Theater
6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
