B52's Westfalenhalle Dortmund 1983

Rockpalast

[@jlarrybrewer1149]

In 1982 I was not a B-52’s fan. I was into Led Zep and thought the B-52’s were a joke band. My brother talked me into going to see them on this tour. I was absolutely blown away. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to

[@MattyExtrordinairIndeed-rp1mk]

Hahaha.... Vegas 2024..

[@MattyExtrordinairIndeed-rp1mk]

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[@MattyExtrordinairIndeed-rp1mk]

Party out of bounds. Hey, who ordered pizza 🍕

[@steveg4334]

I see them in at Riverside calif 82. Best live band ever. Brilliant!

[@aaronjschaefer]

Led Zeppelin still a bit better...

[@scaffman2162]

i could sit and watch Cindy dance all day!!

[@deancaron988]

And her eyes!

[@OsoMarcol]

Kate is absolutely brilliant. She makes the bass lines, keyboards and singing. A genius!!

[@saintnificent5532]

Yeah, but Cindy's got the Edge...She's such a peach....a Georgia Peach!

[@kralljazz]

I love everything B52 wild and crazy like me..

[@fantomas3066]

Très brillante Kate ✌️ quelle énergie.

[@silverheadonyx]

@@saintnificent5532 Cindy is my favorite B-52ette too! I've always loved her singing and her looks! 🤩

[@rick.d]

@@silverheadonyx and those bongos! 🪘🪘

[@TOPIKTOAD]

In 1981 The B52's became one of my favorite bands. Now, 40 years later they are on their final tour. I just scored some great tickets for the San Fransisco show. Looking forward to a great final concert.

[@raesedok]

I can attest to their love

[@JeremyYost]

OMG me too! I'll be there in a red dress made out of flip-flops! and a big foam wig!

[@mikefoley5792]

The closest tour city for me is Athens, the last one, I am worried I won't be able to afford the whole extravaganza, but I am thinking about it.

[@foxbasealpha]

@@JeremyYost I think I saw you if you were at the 10/29 show.

[@karenbaisch2868]

Saw them at the Masonic on Oct 29. What a show, they were as good as ever. Hope you enjoyed the show. I am always amazed at how good Sterling is on the drums. He was on fire. Tracy was also fantastic on bass as she always is. What a show!!!!! I wish they played Funplex but you cant play them all

[@brianc9642]

Always loved Cindy’s dancing.

[@Mercedes65]

Me too!

[@Blank_Frank]

00:05 - Song For A Future Generation 04:19 - Planet Claire 08:24 - Mesopotamia 12:11 - Big Bird 17:02 - Dance This Mess Around 21:46 - Rock Lobster 27:02 - Party Out Of Bounds Other songs were performed ("Queen Of Las Vegas" since you can see the dance at 0:01 and maybe 3/4 more like "Private Idaho" and "Whammy Kiss") but were not included in the footage...

[@RAWDernison1]

Merci beaucoup, Frankreich

[@jeroenfigee]

ahhh toooo bad. Whammy Kiss live, that would have been great! :-)

[@philipcooper8556]

Thank you !

[@kevin.cruz355]

@@jeroenfigee it would be amazing 🥲

[@emersontomasini9495]

Thank you very much. 😊

[@bouledeberlin8741]

Fred, Cindy and Kate get most attention, but Ricky's surf guitar was defining their sound and behind the scenes, Keith was the actual band leader.

[@ztoxtube]

This band is pure love. Lord, those girls, the harmony, the electricity, the phenomenal guitar and drumming, Fred's conductor skills, the freedom of expression. I have run far, far out of words.

[@elizabethgeoghegan5167]

“Dance this mess around” is such a great song. Brilliant creativity.

[@shawno8511]

It ain't no limburger

[@johnking9942]

The B 52's were art. Fine art.

[@sam031208]

Was there in this concert in Dortmund at the age of 19 years, still love them !

[@erwinvangrinsven9345]

So it was you clapping to much‼️

[@S.D.M022]

Both girls are so beautiful and talented. I love when they sing together. It’s like angels. Kate’s eyes are SO mesmerizing and Cindy is so fun and free.

[@ozzyofcommerce7049]

Kate is incredible

[@63Cherylg]

Kate and Cindy and special and wonderful aren’t they 💕💕

[@farmyardflavours]

i love them !

[@deancaron988]

Cindy's eyes are beautiful

[@zosothezephead837]

I swear she's the grown up Star Child from the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey 😁

[@buckybeen1]

Time only increases the brilliance of the B52s.

[@MattyExtrordinairIndeed-rp1mk]

Excellent show.... at my current age of 63... this crew still gets me dancing like I'm still 23.. Who's to blame? Lol

[@rubensalazar9619]

I stood right in front of Kate the year before this show at the Austin Opera House. So close I could hear her voice over the amplification. Give Me Back My Man and 52 Girls were incedible live. Saw them in 1990 too. Nothing like the energy of the first show I saw.

[@DoktorEvil78]

I'm gonna see them in 11 Days live in Cologne.✌

[@gonzalobarreton9810]

I love cindy and her footdancing

[@adamtaylor31]

Long live Ricky Wilson.

[@KenRubenstein]

brilliant player he was...

[@KenRubenstein]

yep, he was a pretty brilliant player.....great surf/punk aesthetic..

[@briangregory6303]

4 strings and a cloud of dust. RIP

[@ragged_claws_scuttling]

@@briangregory6303 marvelous summary

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Probably THE most underrated guitarist EVER

[@dancal7JC]

I love how Kate stares like she's fixed on a point at the other side of the room

[@keithdonald6583]

This is absolutely fantastic ..Cant believe the energy Fred has here

[@whosoever9198]

I remember back in 1977 when a friend told me about a band that he was getting in to. It was the B52’s. I thought it was some sort of hard rock band because the name conveyed wars and explosions. He had heard Planet Claire and was taken by it. I heard it and went and got a copy of the album. You have to place yourself in that time to really appreciate the guts it took to make that music, and to admit you were a fan of it. 46 years later and I’m still a fan. I lost track of that friend.

[@katayfa]

Saw them in 1980 and bragged about it to jeslous friends who didnt get to go. I guess it was different in Australia

[@whosoever9198]

@@katayfa happy new year!

[@johnupper5225]

Their live versions ROCK so much harder than the records!

[@keithdonald6583]

Love Cindy ..she was so beautiful at this time.

[@davidcramer4173]

Ricky’s guitar on Rock Lobster is awesome!

[@keisreeman]

Ricky's guitar on everything is awesome.

[@101Volts]

His guitar tech told me the string gauges. They're mismatched in the lower end: .058, .056, empty, empty, .018p, .018p. Tune to CFxxFF in 445 Hz.

[@KenRubenstein]

Fred's dancing is so effin badass........

[@Cheese_1337]

it's like Byrne plus McCluskey

[@ProjectFairmont]

So many years later and the brilliance shines so bright

[@yankeedolphin6286]

What an original brilliant band. They don't get the respect they deserve

[@keisreeman]

They do get respect from those of us who care.

[@luiscatalan4823]

Like the B52's there won't be another band! They are Unique they are great!!!

[@hamsterstavros]

I was 15 and hanging live in front of TV than , waiting for hours , the Group was on the Bill with Men At Work and Robert Palmer . I have recorded it from Tv to Cassette, still have it ! R.I.P. Ricky Wilson

[@fantomas3066]

C'est un groupe atypique, des artistes complémentaires. Des voix surprenantes et les thèmes sont parfois déroutant, comme j'aime ce groupe il m'accompagne souvent sur la route. Dirty Back Road.

[@OsoMarcol]

They were at their best. Wonderful band. Katie drives me crazy

[@robbiethepict2783]

What an extraordinary performance.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Totally unique, never pandered to the masses, weirdo music for weirdos, really rocked, and I love 'em.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I rode my beach cruiser many miles listening to The B52s on my Sony Walkman! They kept my legs moving up and down Daytona Beach. Great memories!

[@suminshizzles6951]

I wonder if you are going deaf or have the onset of tinnitus like ido from 40 years of loud music. The ringing does not stop now. Last week the ringing became permanent.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@suminshizzles6951 , no. Never played it louder than background music. Needed to hear the cars. Always wore and wear hearing protection around loud equipment.

[@peterbaxter6822]

WISH I WAS THERE THEY PUT SO MUCH ENERGY INTO THEIR CONCERTS

[@dorothysboy1]

One of my favorite bands! I first saw the B-52s in April of 1989 on the cosmic thing tour. My three older sisters and myself went to this concert where we were outdoors on a lawn and we just danced and danced. I had just discovered the b-52's because of Cosmic Thing. My sister bought the tickets a year in advance. She decided to get there first two albums. When I heard Rock lobster then I really fell in love with the band! And no words can even say how incredible wild planet was. It's true the b-52's truly have their own sound. I would jam out to all their music on my sister's awesome sound system with Bose bass speakers! They are like the original party band. They were also the first band coined new wave. Their music was an inspiration for many artists including Kurt Cobain and John Lennon. I will love them always. 🙂

[@kaylera1]

This is prolly the weirdest concert I've ever seen....and it's AMAZING!

[@hangingwithmatty9465]

Check out presidents of the united states ❤same energy

[@paulbillerey1594]

Thanks for posting this video of the B52S in Germany 🇩🇪 1983 Recorded by the ZDF Network. I saw the B52S several times in the 1980s. The best time was at the Brixton academy in London with the Talking Heads very good gig and a great night out. Shot on gig. Nice one.

[@rain73ful]

I saw in 1987? in Pittsburgh. They were amazing, and had such infectious energy! One of the best shows I've seen.

[@DerekBlank]

Ricky playing an actual four-string Mosrite bass on Planet Claire, then Kate working overtime on keyboard bass for the rest of the set. Keith still on drums the whole set, but only on a three piece kit. Awesome example of the transition between pre- and post-Satellites sound.

[@fboness368]

Man, what a band!

[@robertkise]

17:20 I love how Cindy holds her hand out to the camera & then rips it back! 20:53 That SQUEAK in her voice on, “I’m just askin’”.

[@philmenges9887]

Kate's intense clear blue eyes really enhance the beauty of the absurdity. The B52s are *one* of a kind! Perfect song, from a truly unique group. So _tight_ it's almost robotic!

[@stevenr2463]

I have their first record and lived it (in Europe) - together with the "New Wave" and "NDW" (for those who know whats thats about). They were amazing!

[@shamane67]

...I know...

[@aFoundingYouTuber]

I was attending UC Berkeley. At noon when I was rushing between classes a U-Haul or Ryder rental truck parked on the plaza next to the student union (where Bears Lair is located). I saw a band playing out of the truck and on some equipment that was set up around the truck. Yeah, it was the B-52's. I had known about them because their music was getting airplay on the local radio stations. I remember the DJs introducing Planet Claire and Rock Lobster with words to the effect: "Here's an odd group from the east coast. Their music has a beat but the songs may not be to your liking, songs with titles like Rock Lobster and Planet Claire." Come to think of it, I recorded the songs on to a blue cassette and I still have that cassette somewhere in the basement. Anyway, they played really really loud, which I figure was intentional, marketing the band's concert by getting people campus-wide to move their asses over to the plaza to see what all the commotion was about. I have to guess that the University's administration didn't take too kindly to this "weirdo band singing oddball songs about planets and lobsters." I remember Fred marketing the hell out of the upcoming concert. Because he knew students would be cycling through every few minutes as we all had to make it to class, he kept saying "get your tickets" for the concert. Of course I did as Fred commanded. I gathered up all the money me and my GF had, and immediately went to the hall and bought two tickets for the concert. And what a concert it was. IMO you really don't know anything about the B-52's sound unless or until you have watched them live. Most of the time I was fixated on Ricky, who was an absolute joy to watch as he tirelessly played his guitar. I remember he wore a pleasant muted green-patterned shirt (like my mom would get me at Christmas instead of a cool toy). He was slightly hunched over and just kept wondrously playing his guitar.* I also enjoyed watching Fred perform, his antics, prop symbolism, and moving around like an over-wound Ken doll on acid, and loved his using little devices to make sounds matched to the music being played. *Tragic we lost Ricky so early in his gifted life. Surreal seeing everyone on stage here, no one knowing, not even Ricky, that in less than two years AIDS would claim his life. That was back in the beginning, when science knew nothing about how to combat the scourge killing thousands.

[@johnmitchelljr]

This is American music. Thank you.

[@Peter1999Videos]

Love this live version of Big Bird, so much energy !

[@thereverendepi_gee565]

I recall meeting Kate, in 1990, after a show and Fred running away... then meeting him as a customer of my shop, in 2001. I still have his credit card receipt, signature, but it's Kate's hug that i fantasize about. :)

[@nospammuppet7017]

One of the best live acts, plus a young ricky :-)

[@carbidegrd1]

I never had more fun at a concert.

[@deancaron988]

One big dance party

[@fords_nothere_100]

Always thought I'd seen this one before but just realized tonight I'd only seen one bit. Best live version of Rock Lobster I've seen. Amazing show all around. Thanks for the gem of an upload!

[@arekhautaluoma4276]

so excited to see them on their Farewell tour!!

[@MrBongoagogo]

Cindy's bongo playing is absolutely incredible.

[@kennelson5611]

The b52’s , talking heads and Roxy music. Always will have a special place in my life

[@SevenDeMagnus]

The girls were so pretty and stylish.

[@dirkr7891]

Planet Claire i love it.... awesome show...i saw this show in age of 13 in the Rockpalast series! I was very impressed...they was different and very very special..i like them still today

[@andrewf2526]

just saw them in Boston the other night..... they still sound great 👍

[@keisreeman]

I've seen bands that make me rejoice, but the B52s are so good they make me cry.

[@camdonking1919]

That opening was so damn cute

[@kataidamashi]

They were so beautiful. in 1983 I was a child and I loved them so much. if I had seen this concert I would have gone crazy

[@stephenpowers51]

That was - and will ever be - magnificent. Pure pop purity. God blessed us all with The B-52s. ❤

[@jocelyng7991]

I wish I was there, but 1980 called and I had to be born 11/07/80, but I still love Them, and They are My favourite band from the 80's!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@garyives1218]

Phenomenal treasure

[@moogie242x]

This is around the time I first saw them in OKC. GREAT live show Saw them twice after without Ricky and they were still amazing energy!

[@matthiasmarder6730]

Since KZbin added the Advertisement, i started buying all the music and concerts in CDs and DVDs. Excellent one, but too Short🙁

[@saintnificent5532]

*Greatest Party Band Ever!*

[@mu-soguy]

21:38 False start, Ricky had his volume turned down.Then Fred looks back in amusement during the cowbell intro :D

[@kevinm3428]

Cindy is mesmerizing!

[@Weblyft]

Fred is rocking the moves

[@mauricioosoriochavezosorio6887]

Buenísimos me pongo de pie Y las dos chicas ,carajo que vocales que sincronizacion y que armonía Genial. Gracias por compartir

[@204776439]

musical history speaking they really kicked some balls

[@johnvandommelen6998]

Killer live...they bring their songs alive live.

[@kennethchisholm2915]

The B-52's a great American band

[@c.r.6492]

absolutely great, but what american country are they from? canadian, users or from an english spoken island?

[@Cmart6444]

Those Kathy´s eyes kill me....softly and lovely. And her voice....the best one ever

[@ermiltrude]

Still remember this gig in 1983 - thanks for posting this! ❤

[@shamane67]

Echt warst du da?! Bin aus Dortmund und war damals Jugendlicher,habs aber anscheinend verpeilt.

[@maxoleson962]

Freds got some great moves

[@jocelyng7991]

Such high energy vocals!!

[@jocelyng7991]

Mesopotamia is just awesome!!, it is My favorite song, at least one of them!!!

[@johnwm3047]

I may be too old to appreciate the “song for a future generation”, but baby, when those bongos came out, things got so primal and … wow.

[@richardeljay]

Genius band.

[@henninghafeld3876]

Eine der becklopptesten Konzerte die ich je besucht habe . Aber sehr genial damals auf dem Hanomaggelände in Hannover. 1992 oder 1994 ?🤔 Sooooo super! Werd's nie vergessen. Nehme ich mit in's Grab .👏🏻👍🏻🤣

[@anonymoususer6683]

The early years was the best.

[@KreemieNewgatt]

The later years were pretty good too

[@keisreeman]

Nice grammar.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

They really were no slouches they would add special creative touches to their whole repertoire to make them brand new again. All true classics!

[@asarjaathaljabrandt1968]

Rest in Peace, Ricky. Du wirst auferstehen.

[@drobbi]

saw them in '78, at the Paradise in Boston. Well, you can imagine.

[@osheal]

amazing band

[@Peejay1966]

The climax to Rock Lobster is just outta this world.

[@63Cherylg]

Sweet adorable Ricky 💕

[@ianmcguiness3670]

Go Fred! Great show from a legendary band. Love the added Horn section. Saw them live in Sydney way back in the 80's, one the best shows I have ever seen. Thanks for posting,.

[@ludroalvarado9922]

wow the crowd pretty much acted as their metronome for that show, lol who knew germans were so hype

[@renatacantore3684]

I Love this song 💖💖💖

[@velvetpilot2008]

"Hi I'm Ryan, I'm a Virgo and Cindy Wilson is my fantasy wife"

[@stevepope6095]

I got to see this same show at the Fabulas Fox Atlanta , in 9th grade , they were amazing ! Front center aisle 4th row.

[@Johnko512]

Пожалуй, это самая позитивная и веселая группа из всех существующих! Невозможно не поднять себе настроение, слушая их!

[@analogueandy8x10]

Fantastic! Better than what the teens listen to today!

[@user-pp4nd7vw8m]

Great show! Thank you!

[@emersontomasini9495]

Thank you Appies for share the show . B 52s for ever. Powerful NEW WAVE. 😊

[@OutOnTheTiles]

“Hi I’m Ricky and I’m a pieces” …. Ricky was so amazing. ❤️

[@KevinWilson-cc7lj]

In 1990, I met a girl while working in Yellowstone who was a huge B-52s fan. She had serious Kate energy and she credited her older brother (who had Fred energy) for getting her into the band. She was an amazing girlfriend and this was and always will be an amazing band.

[@trapezoidspangle934]

Guitar and drums in this is totally sick. Kickin’.

[@philippem4400]

le big bird.....une vraie tuerie !!!