The B-52's
The B-52's brought campy, cosmic fun to new wave with their retro-futuristic party anthems. Their outrageous wigs, thrift-store chic, and infectious energy made them one of the most joyful bands in rock history.
Origin: Athens, Georgia, USA · Years active: 1976–present
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Biography
The B-52's brought campy, cosmic fun to new wave with their retro-futuristic party anthems. Their outrageous wigs, thrift-store chic, and infectious energy made them one of the most joyful bands in rock history.
Key 1980s albums
- The B-52's (1979) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Wild Planet (1980) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Cosmic Thing (1989) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Love Shack (1989) — 80s songs
- Rock Lobster (1979) — 80s songs
- Roam (1989) — 80s songs
- Private Idaho (1980) — 80s songs
- Planet Claire (1979) — 80s songs
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The B-52's — quick answers
- Who are The B-52's?
- The B-52's — Athens, Georgia, USA, active 1976–present. The B-52's brought campy, cosmic fun to new wave with their retro-futuristic party anthems. Their outrageous wigs, thrift-store chic, and infectious energy made them one of the most joyful bands in rock history.
- What did The B-52's release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for The B-52's, covering 1980–1989.
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