The ex-Beatle was among the list of inductees announced for 2008's ceremony. Other figures from the world of music include Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The pavement stars have been a feature of Hollywood Boulevard since 1960 and are awarded to entertainers in film, television, theater, and music.
According to Hollywood's honorary mayor, Johnny Grant, 2008's artists were chosen "for a combination of professional achievement and community involvement."
He added: "I am happy to announce an array of celebrities who have earned this recognition for a combination of professional achievement and community involvement."
George Harrison gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Apr 14, 2009 3:00 pm PDT
Hundreds of George Harrison's biggest fans and best friends, including Paul McCartney and Tom Petty, turned out Tuesday to see a posthumous star for the quiet Beatle unveiled during a raucous celebration on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fel...
Late George Harrison gets Hollywood star
Apr 14, 2009 11:00 am PDT
Hundreds of fans and friends including Paul McCartney have turned out to see a posthumous star for George Harrison unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The late Beatle's star was unveiled Tuesday in front of the Capitol Records buildin...
George Harrison's Flower Power
May 19, 2008 2:00 am PDT
All you need may be love. But a green thumb wouldn't hurt, either. George Harrison's widow, Olivia, with a little help from his old friend Ringo Starr, opened a special memorial garden in honor of the late Beatle in London Monday,...
Pattie Boyd recalls life with rock stars
Oct 13, 2007 3:25 am PDT
Pattie Boyd is the A-list musicians' muse. A convent schoolgirl turned swinging London fashion model, Boyd was married to Beatle George Harrison, then to guitar god Eric Clapton and the relationships live on in song. For Boyd, Har...
Beatles reunited online as Harrison goes digital
Oct 10, 2007 8:00 am PDT
Nine albums from the late George Harrison have been made available online through retailers such as Apple's iTunes, record label Parlophone said on Wednesday, as the fourth and final member of the Beatles finally went digital. As a gr...