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With The Wild Crowd! Live In Athens, GA
''With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA'' is the first official live album and DVD release by American new wave band the B-52s. The concert was recorded on February 18, 2011, at The Classic Center in the band's hometown of Athens, Georgia, commemorating the 34th anniversary of their first performance as a group on February 14, 1977. The audio recording was released on October 10, 2011, on CD and iTunes by Eagle Records, while a DVD and Blu-ray release followed on March 20, 2012, by Eagle Records' parent company, Eagle Rock Entertainment. Track listing Personnel ;The B-52's *Fred Schneider – vocals, glockenspiel, kaossilator, slide whistle, tambourine *Kate Pierson – vocals, keyboards, maracas, tambourine *Cindy Wilson – vocals, bongos, tambourine *Keith Strickland – guitar ;Additional musicians *Tracy Wormworth – bass *Sterling Campbell Sterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The B-52s
The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an errant grocer's apostrophe, apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitarist), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals). Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland permanently switched from drums to lead guitar. The band has also added various members for albums and live performances. The B-52s have had many hits, including "Rock Lobster", "Planet Claire", "Party Out of Bounds", "Private Idaho", "Whammy Kiss", "Summer of Love (The B-52's song), Summer of Love", "Wig (song), Wig", "Love Shack", "Roam", "Funplex (song), Funplex" and "Meet the Flintstones#The BC-52's cover, (Meet) The Flintstones". They have been nominated for three Grammy Awards: twi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy Wilson
Cynthia Leigh Wilson (born February 28, 1957) is an American musician and one of the vocalists, songwriters and founding members of New wave music, new wave rock band the B-52s. She is noted for her distinctive contralto voice and also plays percussion during live shows. She is the younger sister of the late guitarist Ricky Wilson (guitarist), Ricky Wilson (1953–1985), who was also a founding member of the band. In addition to her work with the B-52's, Wilson has released two solo extended play, EPs, ''Sunrise'' (2016) and ''Supernatural'' (2017). In late 2017, she released her debut solo album, ''Change (Cindy Wilson album), Change'', via the independent label Kill Rock Stars. Wilson released her second solo album, Realms (album), ''Realms'', in August 2023. Biography 1957–1975: Early life Wilson was born February 28, 1957 in Athens, Georgia. She had one elder brother, Ricky Wilson (American musician), Ricky. When Ricky was 19 years old, he began learning to play guitar, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Out Of Bounds
"Party Out of Bounds" is a song by American new wave band the B-52's, from their second album, ''Wild Planet'' (1980). Featured with the other dancefloor-bound tracks from the album, the song peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1980 as an album cut and has long been a staple of alternative/new wave dance club playlists. Lyrically, the song is a guide on how to better plan house parties in order to prevent potential disasters. An instrumental dub mix was included on the B-side of the vinyl 45 rpm single "Private Idaho". The following year, another mix of "Party Out of Bounds" appeared on the B-52's' '' Party Mix!'' EP, remixed by Daniel Coulombe and Steven Stanley to feature elements of the dub mix, embellished with echoes and additional keyboard effects. Two years later, Stanley produced and engineered the B-52's' 1983 album ''Whammy! ''Whammy!'' is the third studio album by American New wave music, new wave band the B-52's, released on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The B-52's (album)
''The B-52's'' is the debut album by American new wave band the B-52's, released in 1979. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as ''Sue Ab Surd''). ''The B-52's'' peaked at number 59 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and the single "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Shortly before his death, John Lennon said he enjoyed the album. In 2003, the television network VH1 named ''The B-52's'' the 99th greatest album of all time. In 2020, ''The B-52's'' was ranked number 198 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Critical reception ''The B-52's'' album has received critical acclaim, with music reviewers praising its infectious rhythms and guitar riffs, kitschy lyrics, and party atmosphere. In June 1979, British rock critic Paul Rambali of the ''New Musica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Ayers
Jeremy Ayers (1948 – October 24, 2016) was an American artist, writer, photographer, and musician. A member of the Athens, Georgia, creative community, Ayers was a Warhol superstar under the name Sylva Thinn early in his career and wrote a column for Andy Warhol's ''Interview'' magazine. He published three books of photography, and co-wrote songs for the B-52's and R.E.M. In 2021, a newly discovered species of ant ('' Strumigenys ayersthey'') was named in his honor. Life and death Born Charles Jerry Ayers, he grew up in Athens, Georgia. His father Robert H. Ayers was a civil rights advocate and taught theology at the University of Georgia. By the early 1970s, Ayers became involved with Andy Warhol's Factory as the androgynous "Sylva Thinn" (also written as "Silva Thin") and he wrote a column for ''Interview'' magazine. He also appeared in David Bailey's 1973 documentary on Warhol. In the late 1970s, Ayers returned to Athens and he was a drummer in the band Limbo District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Thing
''Cosmic Thing'' is the fifth studio album by American New wave music, new wave band the B-52's, released in 1989 by Reprise Records. It contains the hit singles "Love Shack", "Roam" and "Deadbeat Club". The music video for "Love Shack" won the award for MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video, Best Group Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards. Six of the album's songs were produced by Nile Rodgers in New York City, and the remaining four by Don Was in upstate New York. ''Cosmic Thing'' was the ninth best-selling album of 1990 in the US, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, and was an international success as well, charting in the Top 10 in the UK, and reaching No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand. The album eventually achieved 4× Platinum status in the US and Platinum status in the UK. Its success served as a comeback for the band, following the death of guitarist, songwriter and founding member Ricky Wilson (guitarist), Ricky Wilson in 1985. The band als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roam
"Roam" is a song by American New wave music, new wave band the B-52's released as the third single from their fifth studio album, ''Cosmic Thing'' (1989). The vocals are sung by Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. The B-52's worked with a co-writer, Robert Waldrop, who penned the lyrics. Released as a single in 1989, "Roam" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and entered the top 10 in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. Release The "Roam" single was released with a variety of song's remixes as well as live tracks recorded at Cleveland Music Hall. Reception "Roam" became the band's second and final US top-10 hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in March 1990 and spending 20 weeks on the chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in April 1990. Worldwide, the song became a top-10 success in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand, peaking at numbers four, nine, and two, respect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whammy!
''Whammy!'' is the third studio album by American New wave music, new wave band the B-52's, released on April 27, 1983, by Warner Records, Warner Bros. (US) and Island Records (Europe, Japan). It was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in December 1982 and produced by Steven Stanley. The album spawned three singles: "Legal Tender (song), Legal Tender", "Whammy Kiss", and "Song for a Future Generation". The album entered the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 twice in 1983, reaching both number 29 and 171 throughout the year, while "Legal Tender" reached the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, as well as the Dance Club Songs, ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play Singles chart alongside its two respective singles. The band's goal with ''Whammy!'' was to update their signature sound with drum machines and synthesizers. The album was also the first to feature vocal performances by all five members of the band, as exemplified in "Song for a Future Generation". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whammy Kiss
"Whammy Kiss" is the second single released by the B-52's from their third studio album ''Whammy!'' (1983). The song reached number nine on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, along with the album tracks "Legal Tender Legal tender is a form of money that Standard of deferred payment, courts of law are required to recognize as satisfactory payment in court for any monetary debt. Each jurisdiction determines what is legal tender, but essentially it is anything ..." and " Song for a Future Generation." Track listing # "Whammy Kiss" – 5:20 # " Song for a Future Generation" – 7:54 Chart positions {{The B-52's 1983 singles The B-52's songs Songs written by Fred Schneider Songs written by Kate Pierson Songs written by Keith Strickland Songs written by Cindy Wilson Warner Records singles 1983 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funplex (song)
"Funplex" is a song recorded by the B-52s. It is the title track and first single from the band's eighth full-length studio album ''Funplex''. The single was released to iTunes Store's internationally as a Music download, digital download on January 29, 2008. Remixes Remixes of the track by Peaches (musician), Peaches, CSS (band), Cansei de Ser Sexy and Scissor Sisters were released digitally on March 5, 2008. Music video A music video was filmed in West Hollywood on March 1, 2008, and featured a cameo appearance at the end by RuPaul, who had appeared in the video for "Love Shack". The video features the band performing in a Computer-generated imagery, CGI shopping mall and premiered on MySpace on March 26, 2008. References to mall culture Lyrics in the song, "Private property–hippie be quiet / Your peace sign T-shirt / Could cause a riot" refer to the 2003 Crossgates Mall T-shirt censorship controversy. The 'Cansei de Ser Sexy' remix of "Funplex" is featured on ''Just Dance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give Me Back My Man
"Give Me Back My Man" is a song written and recorded by the American rock band the B-52's. It was first released as a single in the UK and other countries in July 1980, and featured as the fourth track of their second studio album, ''Wild Planet'', released in August 1980. The song is one of many solo vocal performances from Cindy Wilson in the band's earlier years. In a 1980 review, ''Record Mirror'' described "Give Me Back My Man" as "A web of musical intrigue ... Emotional vocals with a backdrop of instrumentation continually varying in texture. Quite good really." ''Trouser Press'' highlighted "Cindy Wilson's Patsy Cline-influenced singing." AllMusic said that the song "allows Cindy Wilson a unique opportunity to croon a broad, expressive melodic line." Mike Mills, bassist of R.E.M., named "Give Me Back My Man" when asked about his favourite music in 1991. In the 2023 book ''The Story of the B-52s'', Scott Creney and Brigette Herron wrote: "A processed swooshing guitar swell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mesopotamia (EP)
''Mesopotamia'' is an EP by American new wave band the B-52's, released in 1982. It was produced by David Byrne of Talking Heads and was originally planned to be the band's third studio album. Due to conflicts with Byrne and record label pressure, recording sessions were aborted prematurely and only six of ten songs to be completed were released. The record was distributed as a 12-inch EP by Warner Bros. in the U.S. and by Island Records on vinyl and cassette in the UK and other non-U.S. markets. ''Mesopotamia'' is considered a departure in style for the B-52's, with Byrne and the band adding additional instruments, vocal overdubs, horns, synthesizers and layered percussion. A larger emphasis was placed on production after the raw sound of their 1979 eponymous debut album and the slightly more produced sound of their second album, ''Wild Planet'' (1980). Background The B-52's' first two albums were largely made up of songs they had been performing live for a number of years, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
