WHAT:

Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, best known as the legendary group The Righteous Brothers, will be honored with a star on the Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars in Anaheim.

This is the ninth star in the Anaheim/Orange County Walk of Stars.
 

WHO:

Bill Medley and Linda Hatfield, widow of Bobby, will be in attendance to accept the honor.

Anaheim Mayor and City Council members.

Peggy Goldwater Clay, close friend of Mrs. Linda Hatfield, and David Cohen, the Manager of The Righteous Brothers.
 

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m.
 

WHERE:

On Harbor Blvd., near the Disneyland main gate entrance.
 

HISTORY:

Dubbed the founders of “blue-eyed soul,” The Righteous Brothers remain a favorite group among millions of fans, and their musical relevance continues to be a staple in American pop music culture. They first performed together in 1962.

Both Medley and Hatfield were raised in Orange County: Medley in Santa Ana, and Hatfield in Anaheim. Medley graduated from Santa Ana High School, and Hatfield from Anaheim High School, where he was student body president.

Their sound was unique, and they opened for groups such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones before becoming a leading act themselves. In 1964 they released the song “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling’”, and to this day it is the most played track on American Radio ever, with more than eight million plays. Their song “Unchained Melody” became a huge hit more than 25 years after it was recorded, due to its inclusion in the soundtrack to the movie “Ghost.”

In 2003 the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Later that same year Hatfield passed away as he was preparing for a concert in Michigan. Medley still performs and keeps the spirit and sound of the group in front of their many fans.
 

PARKING:

General Parking: In the Disneyland 30-minute lot on Harbor Blvd. The lot is being reserved for this event, and guests can park in this lot for the entire Walk of Stars program.

Media Parking: Either in the 30-minute parking lot mentioned above, or trucks can park on Harbor Blvd.
 

CONTACT:

Ruth Ruiz, Public Information Specialist, City of Anaheim
714-765-5060 office, or 714-420-7797 cell