It wasn't a Rock, It was a Rock Lobster!
The B-52s burst onto the music scene in the late 1970s, combining elements of New Wave and dance music, earning them the nickname of "The Ultimate Party Band." Their music was always upbeat, sometimes kitschy and always had a great sense of humor. Having three singers who shared primary vocal duties gave them their own sound.
The band's future was in question when lead guitarist Ricky died of AIDS, having kept his diagnosis secret from all but one other band member for over two years, including his own sister, but the band ultimately decided to keep on rockin'! They now can be seen during summertime tours and play private and lucrative corporate gigs.
The band's future was in question when lead guitarist Ricky died of AIDS, having kept his diagnosis secret from all but one other band member for over two years, including his own sister, but the band ultimately decided to keep on rockin'! They now can be seen during summertime tours and play private and lucrative corporate gigs.
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- The B-52's : World's Greatest Party Band
- It has been said that the B-52's are as quintessentially American as the Beach Boys. And thirty years and over twenty million albums into their career, they remain the among the most beloved rock stars ever. Known as "the world's greatest party band," the B-52's have attracted legions of faithful, fun-seeking fans with their unique sound and electrifying stage show.
- The B52s World Wide Wig Site
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- The B-52's
- Like Blondie, another New Wave band with 50s roots, but from Athens, Georgia, rather than New York, and with a more highly developed sense of camp. Most songs were co-written - though I believe lead singer Fred Schneider was primarily responsible for the lyrics - and a democratic approach prevailed in the recordings as well: each band member had an individual sound, all adding up to an instantly recognizeable whole.
- The B-52's: Welcome to Cindy Wilson's love shack: Athens queen bee(hive) returns to keep the party going: Feature: Music: Creative Loafing Atlanta
- The B-52's: Welcome to Cindy Wilson's love shack, Atlanta Creative Loafing Weekly Newspaper, shelter from the mainstream for news, event listings, dining, movies and music.
- Return of the Rock Lobsters
- The B-52s, new wave pioneers from the '70s, are back with an album and a planned tour.
- Kate's Lazy Meadow
- Hi, this is Kate Pierson and I'd like to personally invite you to Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel, my cabin fever fantasy. Monica and I have tried our best to create our dream getaway right here in the Catskill Mountains, near famous Woodstock, New York.
As a member of the rock band, The B-52s, believe me, I've stayed at them all - from the Four Seasons in LA to the Pink Flamingo Motel in Gatorville, Florida. I do know a motel from a hotel, or a no-tell!
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California_Dreamin
Jun 3, 2009 @ 11:42 am | delete
- The B-52s are one of my favorite bands. They always bring a smile to my face and make me want to dance this mess around.
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Nov 6, 2008 @ 8:28 am | delete
- I love their music! Well done lens, keep it up!
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KimGiancaterino Sep 16, 2008 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- The B-52s rock! I'm lensrolling this to my Al Rantel lens.
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JaguarJulie
May 26, 2008 @ 8:53 am | delete
- You know I'm sitting here right now listening to them on The Today Show and I CAN'T SIT STILL! RLS? Or maybe I just love their sound ... ;-) Love the Love Shack. Had to say HI.
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Silver_Lotus
Mar 20, 2008 @ 8:11 am | delete
- One of my favorites! Thank you.
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rms
Nov 20, 2007 @ 6:42 am | delete
- I love them! Thank you for another fantastic addition to the 80's New Wave Alternative Music Group!
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