B-52's Return to Dreamland - Remembering Ricky Wilson

[@barthglennh]

The B-52’s had an amazing ability to write moving instrumental music like this! Each allows you to float on the sounds where you could listen on a loop and never tire of the track.

[@mjproebstle]

Ricky was a flippin guitar genus! who plays with only 4 strings and makes it sound like that? no one, but he did. i love that despite fame and tragedy, which for some reason seem to go hand in hand, these folks never stopped having fun and being themselves above all else. that realization is almost a better gift that this group provides besides their music.

[@josefinagarza241]

I love love this❤

[@mikepaul1216]

i hope the b-52's release a rarities album on cd and include this song.

[@vascoemyer]

It's 2020 and I've listened to Cindy's tribute to her brother; death is just stepping into another room. You're still in the same house only the door they've stepped through remains locked - for a time. Then one day, the door opens and you're together again. Wait in peace, Ricky. One day your friends will see you again.

[@magalirobinson9355]

Thanks, Star love to Ricky Wilson from Keith 2 best friends...

[@judasplow25]

Cindy has a glow I can never get enough of.

[@alexkx8599]

Lover her too but damn she looks starved here with her skeletal legs.

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

AlexKx Super skinny women are 🔥🔥

[@siwi666]

what a gorgeous tribute, I bawled my eyes out. Ricky was such a big part of the heart and soul of the B-52's, so unfair how he left this world.

[@traekas7228]

Simon Wilson, How did Ricky die? And when? Was it AIDS? Like Freddie Mercury?

[@siwi666]

@@traekas7228 read the info under the video for your answer.

[@pierremontparnasse]

Ricky was an amazing guitarist. I can’t never get enough of his unique guitar style on every song in “Wild Planet” I listen to a B-52’s song at least once a day!

[@magalirobinson9355]

❤

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Ricky Wilson was the second best surf guitarist of all time after Dick Dale, imo.

[@MrAlienmagnet]

What worked for the B-52's is they they were all close, close friends and loved each other. Even in interviews, you can see they loved and respected each other. What a wonderful way to be!

[@KathrynKenimer]

Basically family. Cant imagine how devastating this loss was. Especially in how AIDS was viewed at the time. Prayers for all though I’m not too religious.

[@magalirobinson9355]

Love you Keith Strickland Star Strickland...

[@rebelguy9487]

I mentioned this on another B-52s video.....but even though I was just a little kid when Ricky passed away, it still felt like a huge chunk of my heart was ripped out of my chest.....Ricky Wilson was (and still is) one of my biggest musical heroes.....tragically taken from his band mates and his fans at such a young age. As long as we listen to and enjoy the B-52s, Ricky Wilson lives! Thank you Ricky....we love and miss you.

[@norcellep]

Simply impossible not to love this video! Priceless images! Thanks a million for posting!

[@magalirobinson]

Celebration of Keith Strickland and Star Strickland:)! 1 year met 5/18/2024 ♡ you

[@normeberhardt2294]

Beautiful tribute to Ricky and the band. Thank you.

[@rickyonovitz3214]

Never heard this before. Wow.... it’s great...

[@darrylwiggins1156]

This is great tribute to cindys brother.he was clever and inventive.crucial to the group.also cindys eyes are gorgeous.

[@stevenbarnes5450]

ricks guitar was unique - just like the B 52s. I like this record.

[@thomasryan4189]

Totally unique - that early B-52 sound :)

[@belisarioalbarracin8478]

R.I.P. Ricky, the true new wave sound of the band, a piece of hearts B 52s, rhey maked an explosive and fun music for those years. LIVE FOR EVER B 52s!!!!!!!

[@randyjohnson5583]

Thank you Ricky ☺

[@SuperDave0913]

Rock In Peace Ricky Wilson, Cindy W has always had my heart(biggest crush ever), Kate also, best, most beautiful vocalists in the Universe !!!

[@brendaamata4577]

So sad he good looking...I loved the b52 still have there first album

[@theartfuldodger935]

Best band EVER. The REAL beautiful people.

[@MsNovemberry]

Ricky was incredibly beautiful, although Keith was my big crush when I was 14 (1989). But, that sound..."52 Girls" is masterpiece; and "Private Idaho" is pure surf punk. Ricky gave the B's the blueprint; and, they are one of the best, if not the best, party bands of all time.

[@KathrynKenimer]

Keith is a viable choice haha! Im a lesbian but good choice in men 👍👍👍

[@liborsionko]

Ricky rocked and no mistake

[@kynmob]

Some of the nicest people you will ever meet. How cool to be a group that brings so much joy to people when so many others are spending their energy disrupting the world. We await your next offering, B 52s!

[@nyny]

I really liked their new age lean in Good Stuff as a youngster, it opened my mind. Dreamland was one that had my imagination. I'd love a new offering!

[@tylerglenn]

Geat tribute. - thanks. I always think of what he would be doung in the Love Shack video.

[@magalirobinson9355]

Return to dreamland with own family

[@icmequipment]

I always remember the night they performed on SNL in 1980, it changed my life!

[@Xcorgi]

Me too! I was only 12yrs old then the B-52's came on. At first I thought "what the hell is this"? Then I thought these guys are cool as hell!

[@tregibbs]

Me too - exactly the same response. I was 16 years old and it was as if my eyes (and ears) were finally opened.

[@VanielDeeform]

I wish it could be seen on KZbin! This rare footage is incredible and beautifully put together. Can't wait for the documentary of the group. Love this group ❤️ ✨

[@ddavies1967]

What documentary?

[@ChelseaSW6]

Wow I’m reminiscing looking back I honestly think The B52s are without a doubt the best band that’s ever been put together I was lucky enough to see them in 1979 at The Electric Ballroom Camden Town London I was 14 at the time This video is a beautiful wonderful memories

[@Catman-ke2dx]

they werent put together, that is where they are unusual, they were friends already, and hung out together , and just decided to try and write a song. Ricky wanted to start a band, so did keith, and they all were not musicians, but had some musical experience. Kate was probably the most talented, she could play keyboard, and at same time play keyboard base, and sing or make the noises or wailing. 3 things all at same time.

[@claysnyder7300]

Always in our hearts Ricky

[@vanhopecomedy]

Something about the magic in all of these band members. To see Ricky's fire go out I'll never be able to fully feel the devastation they felt. What a beautiful beautiful band.

[@robertbudtxu]

the guitar part in the tribute to ricky wilson is out of this world ...>. wherever ricky is,...? may he rest in peace

[@tonynegron1927]

🙋‍♂️ We miss you Ricky! 💐 🎸(1953-1985) 32

[@magalirobinson]

Thanks... Alie...

[@magalirobinson]

Alie= Star with Keith... 4/13/2024,7:44 pm...

[@randyjohnson5583]

Ricky was a true gem for the B52s his guitar style was absolutely perfection for the B52s. Oh well the whole band is a master piece . LIFE LONG FAN.☺☺☺☺

[@slyslaughter5115]

Beautiful tribute to Ricky.

[@arundelmercure553]

I loved this, very beautiful and moving. Ricky Wilson was brilliant, and it's tragic he passed so young. Seeing the young band was very touching, and the instrumental is gorgeous and melancholy. Thanks for this video.

[@jocelyng7991]

Soo sad!!, but beautiful!!

[@nikitabijoux]

I wish this single was on iTunes :/ RIP Ricky!

[@curtisevans4100]

Very nice tribute to the man and the group! Takes me back. RIP RW, you are missed.

[@brendaamata4577]

Also many memories. We danced till early morning listing to them

[@yanmich]

That;s a real gem!!!

[@irishelk3]

Awh...I actually first heard of the B52s from a John Lennon radio interview around 2 years ago, Ive been a fan ever since. This is sad, it's sad to see such a great talent taken away like that, but the B52s are so cheerful that they keep going and stick to their ethos of fun and I always feel better when I listen to them, great band.

[@xtradelite903]

I'm happy that the B-52's reached international and mainstream success with "Love Shack". It'd be great if they got together to create an instrumental song about Ricky.

[@jackiewilliams4703]

I'm remembering Ricky as well aa others who I miss that meant something to me. I love the B 52's always have and will. Good times. sorrow doesn't need to be the end of everything. A part of greaving. The good times I will always cherish. Memories..

[@guillermofranciscofigueroa2141]

Ricky ,we missing you, and your guitars,sorry for my bad english

[@petitesalade8860]

Thank You! Ricky, Cindy, Keith, Kate and all the others - the best vibrations in the universe. Fans should know that the band considers us part of their oneness. Maximum Zenabilly! (Pete Townshend, John Lennon and Joe Strummer to name a few...

[@valv1048]

Quel magnifique guitariste, son jeu me touche comme le jeu de Johnny Marr des Smiths ☺ Les entendre et les voir jouer est d'une telle beauté, cela fait du bien ☺

[@andrewgmooney7331]

For Stef. Hackney Post Office. 1985. When the sad news broke, I choked on my tears..as I remembered Ricky. I still do when I think of him or hear his music. Here's Keith's beautiful homage.

[@moondoggieist]

Thank you for posting this! He is surely missed !

[@xeokym223]

Wow this is really sad. I was such a B-52's nut back in the day, and I haven't thought about it in years.

[@magalirobinson9355]

Love of 2...

[@magalirobinson9355]

Go happiest hearts...

[@vincentmauricelerasle1992]

Bouncing the satellites: the first time I heard the album, I feel a deep melancolic perfume: one member was gone... A wonderfull tribute and for me, a special album, may be the best!

[@Catman-ke2dx]

there are about 4 good songs on that lp that most dont even know about! I like wig and the way kate wails real high at 2 points, she had fantastic range.

[@fundies2]

Amazing video. Thanks for creating and posting it.

[@magalirobinson]

❤...

[@magalirobinson]

Star Diana Strickland with Keith...

[@MaidNoMore]

Terrific. Sorry we missed all the amazing music Ricky would have made, but happy for what we got.

[@WyattScott]

doing some serious research on this band after first hearing them at the tender age of oh like 11 with their first record, i’m 53 now and have a much greater appreciation and understanding of just how amazingly talented and original they were as a band and individually. As a guitarist, I’m studying up on Ricky’s technique, 4 string thang and will be doing some B52s covers on my channel asap.

[@patcharisma]

"The B-52's" wrote also lovely sleazy instrumentals, like this Non-Album-Single-B-Side here or "Follow Your Bliss"... :) (Pat, Switzerland)

[@brianfergus839]

The early off stage footage is really great to see. I will always have a thing for Cindy. Ricky was a GREAT guitarist

[@zapno2001]

Wonderful video! Thanks very much.

[@blueforrester8459]

very nice video. beautiful song too

[@yaktaxi1234567]

im playing this again .... right now.

[@yaktaxi1234567]

and now 8 years later !

[@williamsmith8918]

I just found out this moment by this tribute that he died. God Bless that man.

[@scottwalker9105]

Sublime. What a a band, RIP Ricky Wilson, thank you for posting.

[@rbrbrb007]

cindy was so simply beautiful !!!

[@Comercial003]

Thank you so much for such a great contribution!!! It was great!!! I love the B-52's!

[@66lesjo]

Beautiful tribute. RIP Ricky.

[@stephenbibb5841]

bless you ricky

[@beachkidboy]

As a gay guy myself I always liked Keith, but what Ricky went through, and his contribution to the band is a defining point of their success and sound. RIP Ricky

[@beachkidboy]

Agree

[@bluraynation5188]

Ricky and Fred were both mega-gay as well, Keith was the only one who came out publicly however. But yes, Ricky is dearly missed. Truly a pioneer in terms of his guitar playing.

[@alexkx8599]

The other members did not get H.I.V.? How come? Had they stopped having gay sex at some point?

[@101Volts]

Maybe they didn't feel like it, maybe they wanted to go out for pizza instead - who knows. All I know is the whole band went to New York shortly after their debut album was a hit; right in the middle of AIDS becoming epidemic.

[@blackmore4]

@@alexkx8599 D'you really think that all gay people stopped having sex during the AIDS epidemic? Have you ever heard of condoms or monogamy?

[@paulhilton329]

Thanks for the music

[@brenda95172]

me encanta Ricky Wilson su estilo era genial y fue un gran guitarrista!

[@artemisaguzmanmaldonado88]

we love you and me too.

[@cardiffchris]

love you ricky

[@Lovethemseventies]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@101Volts]

0:37 They're driving a large 1971-1976 G.M. Station Wagon. Key features are the windows on the sides (which wrap around to the back,) and the tailgate window shows the car had a manually operated tailgate. (It's the glass that gives it away, see where there's room for a handle.)

[@bakersfieldmusicnow]

most awesome much love .!!!

[@bobbysevensevenseven]

So very nice!

[@DavidLanglois1]

Bless you for putting this together.

[@sharrow2]

For me it's mid 80`s student party stalwart, "Rock Lobster". But then I played the rest of the cassette!

[@101Volts]

Wonderful compilation. Thanks.

[@skylinemedicalsupply7592]

A great band and different which is nice. That's what we want a different look and sound. This is why they are successful.

[@magalirobinson9355]

Go happiest hearts for own music for peace award after 2026 Alie and Keith Strickland... 8/16/2023,8:4 am...

[@magalirobinson9355]

Dew and Keith Award of peace stay alive be a true sport star on earth is update id milk cereal:) be a friend to all start with own family. Be :)+ in update id fix pay taxes...

[@magalirobinson9355]

Star Strickland with Keith Strickland...

[@TonyM-jl2yp]

Rip ❤️

[@DAdam-fo1md]

R.I.P.

[@cosmicb3]

I love it!

[@alexandramoraes8673]

Amo ✌️

[@MarcelaMyriamLescanopiano]

Forever Ricky !!

[@KyOte13]

yuppp... got it bad 4 cindy w

[@stefanmeyer2575]

Happy heavens-birthday🎂🌈dear Ricky! It would be your seventieh birthday today. Unforgottable and still sorely missed.🥲Amazing and unique guitarist🎸. Such a cute talented man♥🏳‍🌈. Would have love to have met this inspiring person. 🌺 Your are the "ruler of the gelaxy", "the nicest guy on earth"; and my "captain of the enterprise"🚀🌟Couldn't meet on earth and see you in heaven with hot tamlies😘🌈. Lets meet and have a baby then. 🎼🎶♥

[@diterpitch3697]

The B52's my band forever & Ricky Wilson such a creative guitarist! Great tribute Cobby! :-) Diter Pitch.Administrator on "WAVEof80"on FB! The French place where "New wave and Electro 80's" is King! Just ask ! if you like it! you're welcome and your friends too! see you then! ;-)

[@magalirobinson9355]

:)!

[@MattDollMusic]

love love love :) :) :)

[@magalirobinson9355]

I am staying with my family The B-52's Keith Strickland and Star Strickland 11/19/2023,1:55 am See you Keith Star love you in love.

[@magalirobinson9355]

Go happiest hearts...

[@olispagna5170]

🤯😛🤩😍💋

[@magalirobinson9355]

:)

[@TheBruro22]

Wow! Where was this film footage found?! Amazing !

[@101Volts]

Whoa. There's a lot more footage from the early B-52's years than I thought, Where can I see full footage of these early concerts? How much of it has been released?

[@Catman-ke2dx]

There are 3 concerts where ricky plays the old songs, they are all here on YT. the capitol theater is the best, it is BW poor focus but audio is great , and they were at their peak in 1980! you get to see a little of ricky playing, as the cameras focused on fred way too much. It does show cindy though with her 2 solo songs, and playing the bongos. then there is the german concert, which is short and they had the 2 stupid horn guys, who ruin the old songs, but cindy is beautiful in this, in color good clarity. Big bird and dance with me were great. also listen to the opening song, where they changed words to say I want to be ruler of the nazis, and the crowd cheers . Then there is the rio concert in 85, again the horn guys ruin the old songs, but still good. just search b52's live , capitol, germany.

[@mevenstien]

🙂

[@rldluz]

Wow, there is a lot of footage in this video I've never seen available on KZbin. Does anyone know how to find these clips: 0:16, 0:50, 1:20, 1:50, 2:30, 2:45, 3:17, 3:25 ?

[@vracan]

really? this song is the b52s recording? if yes then Ricky was amazingly ever-evolving on guitarist sooo good