Blending pop, punk, new wave, soul, surf, even sci-fi soundtracks from Fred’s collection, into their one-of-a-kind sound, The B-52’s are the world’s best party band. While Ricky said “I’ve just written the stupidest guitar line you’ve ever heard.” of his iconic riff for Rock Lobster, Keith described their musical approach as “Our feeling was if it sounds good, it is good. So we put that freedom into writing. We felt like we could do anything.” With skillful, innovative, and sometimes bizarre layering of vocals, instrumentation, and surprising sounds, it is clear that the group has fun, and so do listeners.
From their 1979 debut album to the most recent Funplex, and every live show in between, The B-52’s have been serving up their distinctive blend of art, absurdity, and exuberance. Although the band has taken hiatuses—for family, solo projects, and most notably to grieve Ricky’s death in 1985—Cindy, Kate, Fred, and Keith are still making music together! Over the years, a number of talented musicians have helped bring The B-52’s music alive at concerts.
Hey, I'm Fred the Cancerian from New Jersey. I like collecting records and exploring the cave of the unknown!
Hey, I'm Kate and I am a Taurus. I love tomatoes and black-capped chickadees!
Hello, I'm Cindy, I'm a Pisces and I like Chihuahuas and Chinese noodles!
Hey, my name is Keith and I'm a Scorpio from Athens, GA and I like to find the essence from within!
Hi, my name is Ricky and I'm a Pisces. I love computers and hot tamales!
Tracy Wormworth
1992–present
Sterling Campbell
1992–2000, 2007–present
Greg Suran
2013–present
Ken Maiuri
2016–present
Paul Gordon
2007–2016
Pat Irwin
1989–2007
Zack Alford
1989–1992, 2000–2007
Julee Cruise
1992–1994
Sara Lee
1989–1992
The B-52’s formed in October 1976 over Chinese food and fiery volcano drinks, naming themselves after the Athens, Georgia slang for big, teased bouffant hairstyle. A few months later, they played their first show, then went on the road. Their fan following spread from New York City punk clubs across the country to the pop mainstream, leading to record deals, chart-topping songs, a devoted international fanbase, and critical acclaim. LEARN MORE >>
Platinum debut with some of the band's best known songs such as Rock Lobster and Planet Claire
Certified gold second studio album includes concert staples such as Private Idaho
Cindy takes the mic on this ballad about a woman whose lover is attacked by a shark
Six-track compilation with hits from the first two albums remixed into two long tracks
Each member introduces themselves amidst fanciful superlatives on the third single from Whammy!
Ballad-driven, less upbeat fourth studio album was the last to include Ricky Wilson
Comeback fifth studio platinum album includes the hits Roam and Love Shack
A nostalgic tribute to hanging around in Athens, GA
Grammy-nominated sixth studio gold album includes radio hit Good Stuff
Seventh, and most recent, studio album of eleven new songs alongside bonus content
The B-52's bring their new sound to a CGI mall