There are stars on the sidewalks along Hollywood Blvd. and for three blocks on Vine St. Many of the stars have the names of famous actors and performers from TV, Radio, Recordings and live venues. There are famous people whose names are instantly recognizable and some who are lesser known. There are stars with the names of directors and comics and even fictional characters (Mickey Mouse has a star).
Gene Autry has five stars. One each for recordings (He had the second largest recorded song sales of all time for "Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer."), TV, Movies, Radio and live venues for the many rodeo and stage performances of his career.
James Dean's Star
Located North of Hollywood Blvd. on the West side of Vine Street. This star is about 200 feet from the corner of Hollywood and Vine. There are many sites which tell James Dean's story. This LINK leads to one site. This LINK goes to another. This LINK leads to a page that has many James Dean links. When you are standing where this picture was taken, you can look across the street and see the Capitol Records building. If you continue walking North on Vine Street you will arrive at The Vine Street Theatre (also known as The Hollywood Palace). Keep walking North and you will get to Chuck Berry's star.
There are some murals in this area. One at the South side of the bottom floor of the Capitol Records building. This is an area best visited by walking. There are plenty of places to park but I recommend hotel visitors in Hollywood just go by foot.
Going North means walking uphill here, so be in shape.
Cliffie Stone's Star
This star was presented to Cliffie Stone on his birthday on March 1st, 1989. I was there. I had written the letter which resulted in Cliffie getting the star. I did many shows with Cliffie Stone during the 80s and 90s. This star is just a few steps North of Sunset Blvd. on the West side of Vine St. This LINK leads to some info about Cliffie. This LINK will take you to a very old picture of Cliffie with Stuart Hamblen's Band. Herman The Hermit seen in the photo is Cliffie's dad.Every year Cliffie's widow, Joan Carol Stone puts on a country music show honoring Cliffie's life. The show takes place in Newhall, Ca.