Kirk Watson: “I want to come and join with hundreds of people who yesterday had the exciting experience of being in Hollywood on the…”

“I want to come and join with hundreds of people who yesterday had the exciting experience of being in Hollywood on the Walk of Fame for a famous jazz and blues singer, Linda Hopkins, who received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Linda Hopkins was honored with the 2,292nd star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, October 6, at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Pantages Theatre. Johnny Grant, Honorary Mayor of Hollywood and Chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee, presided over the event. Hopkins made her singing debut at the age of 3 in her hometown church in New Orleans and grew up to become an internationally acclaimed vocalist and actress. Hopkins was inspired by blues legend Bessie Smith and began to sing her songs and conceived, wrote, and starred in the one-woman musical, ``Me and Bessie.'' The musical was the longest running show in the history of Broadway and the only one written by an African American woman. It also won the coveted Drama Desk Award. In 1972, she won the Tony Award for best supporting actress for her performance in ``Inner City.'' Hopkins toured with such artists as Sammy Davis, Jr. and Bradford Marsalis. From 1985 through 1997, Hopkins co-starred in the play ``Black and Blue'' on Broadway and in Paris. {time} 1630 She also holds the record for the most guest performances on Johnny Carson's ``Tonight Show'' with more than 148 appearances.…”