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  1. "Rock Lobster" is a song by American band #theB52s, written by their singer #FredSchneider and guitarist #RickyWilson. It was twice recorded and released as a #single, first by #DBRecords as their debut release in April 1978, and again the following year for the band's self-titled debut album on #WarnerBros (US) and #IslandRecords (Europe, Japan). The song launched the band's career and became one of their #signatureTunes. "#RockLobster" was well received by #critics.
    youtube.com/watch?v=vz65vonktMA

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    🎵 The B-52's - 52 Girls

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    🎵 The B-52's - Lava

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  4. Happy Birthday Kate Pierson, one of the lead singers and founding members of the B-52s, born today in 1948.

    B52s Planet Claire - Full HQ Restored

    #punk #punkrock #newwave #katepierson #theb52s #history #otd

  5. 78th Birthday and still a stage goddess

    Happy Birthday to the amazing Kate Pierson, one of the lead singers and founding members of the B-52s, born today in 1948.

    #punk #punkrock #newwave #katepierson #theb52s #history #otd

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    #VortexWave #TheB52s #NewWave #PostPunk #80s

  7. 🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
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  8. 🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
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    🎵 The B-52's - Private Idaho

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  9. 🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
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  10. 🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
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    🎵 The B-52's - Private Idaho

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  11. "Roam" is a song by American #newWave band #theB52s released as the third single from their fifth studio album, #CosmicThing (1989). The vocals are sung by #KatePierson and #CindyWilson. 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 and entered the top 10 in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
    youtube.com/watch?v=MypxgoRvEa4

  12. "Love Shack" is a song by American #newWave band #theB52s from their fifth studio album, #CosmicThing (1989). It was released on June 20, 1989 by #RepriseRecords, and was produced by #DonWas. The song was a comeback for the band, following their decline in popularity in the mid-1980s and the death of guitarist #RickyWilson in 1985. "Love Shack" is considered one of the band's #signatureSongs and has been a concert staple since its release. Commercially.
    youtube.com/watch?v=O5mfIPZ_VJ4

  13. Punk Rock History (@punkrockhistory.bsky.social)

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    > Happy 69th Birthday to Cynthia Leigh Wilson, singer, songwriter and founding member of punk / new wave band the B-52's, born on this day in 1957, Athens, Georgia. Photo by Lynn Goldsmith #cindywilson #theb52s #punk #punkrock #newwave #b52s #history #punkrockhistory #otd

  14. Happy 69th Birthday to Cynthia Leigh Wilson, singer, songwriter and founding member of punk / new wave band the B-52's, born on this day in 1957, Athens, Georgia.

    Photo by Lynn Goldsmith

    #cindywilson #theb52s #punk #punkrock #newwave #b52s #history #punkrockhistory #otd

  15. "Rock Lobster" is a song by American band #theB52s, written by their singer #FredSchneider and guitarist #RickyWilson. It was twice recorded and released as a #single, first by #DBRecords as their debut release in April 1978, and again the following year for the band's self-titled debut album on #WarnerBros (US) and #IslandRecords (Europe, Japan). The song launched the band's career and became one of their #signatureTunes. "#RockLobster" was well received by #critics.
    youtube.com/watch?v=vz65vonktMA

  16. 🎵 🎶 🎵

    Waitin' for bus number 99
    Goin' to the store for hot dogs and wine
    When all of a sudden, I felt real cold
    And wound up in the belly of a big ol' UFO

    Is That You Mo-Dean? (1992)
    -- The B-52's

    #b52s #theB52s #b52sBand #lyrics #rockLyrics #albumLyrics #musicLyrics #90sRock #90sMusic #classicRock #popRock #popMusic #music #rockAndRoll #rockMusic #punkRock #popPunk #newWave

  17. 🎵 🎶 🎵

    Yep, you made it to friday ... go ahead and take 5!

    (ornithology edition)

    Surfin' Bird (1963)
    -- The Trashmen

    Songbird (1977)
    -- Fleetwood Mac

    Three Little Birds (1977)
    -- Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Big Bird (1983)
    -- The B-52s

    Nightbird (1983)*
    -- Stevie Nicks

    * - a somewhat forgotten Stevie Nicks hit, overshadowed by 'Stand Back' and 'If Anyone Falls' off The Wild Heart album ... really terrific song

    #theTrashmen #trashmenBand #fleetwoodMac #christineMcVie #bobMarley #theWailers #theB52s #B52s #stevieNicks #take5 #takeFive #60sRock #60sMusic #70sRock #70sMusic #80sRock #80sMusic #classicRock #popRock #popMusic #reggae #surfMusic #surfRock #music #rockAndRoll #rockMusic

  18. Released 45 years ago today
    Wild Planet, the B-52's second studio album, featuring the single "Private Idaho".

    #punk #punkrock #postpunk #newwave #theb52s #wildplanet #history #otd

  19. 45 years ago today
    Wild Planet is the B-52's second studio album, released on this Day in 1980, and contains the singles "Private Idaho", "Give Me Back My Man" and "Party Out of Bounds".

    #punk #punkrock #postpunk #newwave #theb52s #wildplanet #history #otd

  20. "Roam" is a song by American #newWave band #theB52s released as the fourth single from their fifth studio album, #CosmicThing (1989). The vocals are sung by #KatePierson and #CindyWilson, making it the only vocal track on the album without any vocal involvement from #FredSchneider. It is also the only track from the album in which the B-52's worked with a co-writer, Robert Waldrop, who penned the lyrics. Released as a single in 1989.
    youtu.be/MypxgoRvEa4

  21. "Rock Lobster" is a song written by #FredSchneider and #RickyWilson, two members of #theB52s. It was twice recorded and released as a #single, first by #DBRecords as their debut release in April 1978, and again the following year for the band's self-titled debut album on #WarnerBrosRecords. The song became one of their #signatureTunes and launched the band's career. "Rock Lobster" was well-received by #critics.
    youtu.be/n4QSYx4wVQg