Sunday, May 15, 2011

B-52s - My Own Private Idaho


The B-52s are an American rock band, formed in Athens, GA in 1976. From 1976, the group consisted of Fred Schneider (percussion, vocals), Cindy Wilson (vocals), Kate Pierson (keyboards, vocals), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). Ricky passed away due to complications from AIDS/HIV in October 1985. The band was completely unaware of his illness and went into seclusion after his death.  It wasn't until 1989 that the band resurfaced. Rooted in New Wave and 1960s rock and roll, the group later worked in many genres ranging from post-punk to pop rock. The "guy vs. gals" vocals of Schneider, Pierson, and Wilson, sometimes used in call and response style are a trademark of the band. Presenting themselves as a positive, enthusiastic, slightly oddball party band, the B-52s tell tall tales, glorify wild youth, and celebrate wild romance.

www.theb52s.com

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