The Athens Music Walk of Fame

Widespread Panic is honored to be one of the first ten inductees on the Athens Music Walk of Fame.

Athens is a community known worldwide for its creative and diverse music scene, with a rich musical heritage dating from the nineteenth century. To recognize the contributions of the artists who have helped make Athens a destination for music fans, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) announces the launch of the Athens Music Walk of Fame and its first 10 inductees.

The Athens Music Walk of Fame is a two-square-block area in downtown Athens bounded by Pulaski Street, West Washington Street, North Lumpkin Street, and West Clayton Street. The walk passes several renowned music venues in western downtown, including the Morton Theatre, the 40 Watt Club, and the Georgia Theatre.

The first ten inductees:

The B-52s
Danger Mouse (Brian Joseph Burton)
Drive-By Truckers
The Elephant 6 Recording Company
Hall Johnson
Neal Pattman
Pylon
R.E.M.
Vic Chesnutt
Widespread Panic