Outside of Tom Petty and Bo Diddley, locals know very little about Gainesville’s rich music heritage, according to MusicGNV director Brandon Telg. He hopes the Gainesville Walk of Fame initiative will change that.
In partnership with MusicGNV, the project is designed to celebrate the town’s “world-renowned music scene” and bring to light the stories of Alachua County artists. Powered by community donations, The Gainesville Walk of Fame will feature star-shaped plaques installed downtown on Southwest 1st Avenue, similar to the landmarks in Hollywood and St. Louis.
“This seems like the right opportunity to use this as a way to enhance the Streatery concept and honor the musicians in Gainesville,” Telg said…