Glenn Frey, who unexpectedly died in early 2016, was honored a few months ago by his hometown of Royal Oak Michigan, by having a street bear his name. In similar news, Detroit city officials held a ceremony with Stevie Wonder, celebrating a street to be named in his namesake. ‘Stevie Wonder Avenue’ just north of downtown is now a famous road, which harkens back to the Motown era and dreams of fame and fortune.
What are other streets or public works of interest?
The Eagles had a smash hit with “Take it Easy” that included the lyric “Well, I’m a standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see. It’s a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowin’ down to take a look at me.” Well did you know that there is actually a statue of a man standing at that very corner, yes with a flatbed truck in near view?
‘Billy Joel Boulevard’ can be found in Oyster Bay, Long Island, while you can visit Duluth, Minnesota and drive on Bob Dylan Way!
There is an Elvis Presley Way in Memphis, KORN ROW Road in Bakersfield, California named after KORN and Dave Grohl Alley can be found in Warren, Ohio, Dave’s home town.
Finally, be sure to observe the speed limit on Tina Turner Highway in Nutbush, Tennessee and on U2 Way in Manhattan, New York
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