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The B-52's

American new wave / art pop band formed in Athens, Georgia, USA in 1976. Kate Pierson (b. 27 April 1948, Weehawken, New Jersey, USA; organ/vocals) Cindy Wilson (b. 28 February 1957, Athens, Georgia, USA; guitar/vocals) Ricky Wilson (b. 19 March 1953, Athens, Georgia, USA d. 12 October 1985; guitar) Fred Schneider (b. 1 July 1951, Newark, New Jersey, USA; keyboards/vocals) Keith Strickland (b. 26 October 1953, Athens, Georgia, USA; drums. Later switched to guitar after Ricky Wilson's passing.)