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The B-52s

Flamboyant and campy purveyors of perfect pop who drew influences from 1950s rock & roll as well as dance music.
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The B-52s

The B-52s - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

October, 1976 in Athens, GA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

New Wave Alternative/Indie Rock Dance-Rock Alternative Pop/Rock College Rock Post-Punk Punk/New Wave Contemporary Pop/Rock

Also Known As

The B-52's

Group Members

Fred Schneider Kate Pierson Cindy Wilson Keith Strickland Ricky Wilson
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