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The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an errant apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. [8] The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals).
Pierson met up with the other members of what would become the B-52s while living in Athens, Georgia. [6] The band formed in October 1976 and played a few parties before heading to New York to play some shows. [6] Eventually, Pierson and the other band members began commuting between Athens and New York, playing gigs. [6]
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Name Kate Pierson Best known for Beehive hair and singer in The B-52s. Current city Cape Cod, MA Really want to be in Where I am now J. Excited about My new record Radios And Rainbows. My current ...
The B-52’s’ pre-Cosmic Thing album, Bouncing Off the Satellites, was recorded while Ricky was secretly battling AIDS. Only drummer and co-songwriter Strickland — who would later take over ...
List of non-single songs by The B-52's from non-B-52's releases, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Quiche Lorraine" (Live) 1991 Tame Yourself "The Bedrock Twitch" (as The BC-52's) 1994 The Flintstones: Music From Bedrock "The Chosen One" 2000 Pokémon 2000: The Power Of One (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)
The B-52s ended their farewell tour (called “The Final Tour Ever on Planet Earth”) at the Classic Center in early 2023 and now perform in a residency arrangement in Las Vegas.
Schneider with The B-52's. The B-52's got their start in 1976 when founders Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, and Schneider played an impromptu number after drinking at a Chinese restaurant in Athens, Georgia. [5] The band played their first real gig in 1977 at a Valentine's Day party for their friends. [6]