Years Active: 1980-2007
Band Members: Ricky Wilson, Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider
Influenced by: The Mamas & the Papas, Yoko Ono, The Angels
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Aug 19 2009 7:00AM
by Michael D. Ayers
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News
Spinner: Last night at New York City's Governor's Island, the B-52s were performing their hit 'Roam' when a severe thunderstorm quickly rolled through the area, lighting up the sky with enough ferocity to stop the show -- mid-song. At first, the crowd was ... Read moreAug 18 2008 4:00AM
by Gaylord Fields
Filed under: Rock Almanac
Spinner: On This Date in 1989: The B-52's release the single 'Love Shack,' from their third album, 'Cosmic Thing.' The Almanac Advises for August 18: "In some states, prisoners are allowed the privilege of conjugal visits, in which the convict is permitted to ... Read moreFeb 14 2008 6:30AM
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