The B-52's History Of - With the Wild Crowd mini documentary and live show on DVD

[@jimburchett]

if you would have told me in 1978 when i first heard them that 46 years later i'd still be listening, i would have said you're crazy. so weird became so fun so fast. decades of joy.

[@josephmythen3844]

You are correct sir/ 1978 you win ....what state?

[@michaeldavis9488]

@@josephmythen3844 The Peach state of Georgia (Athens to be exact). Weeeee!

[@rogersalles200]

These guys are Legend! with all the tools we have today no one can make music like it was made in the 70s,80s..these guys had to endure trying to make it in the business competing with many many great bands, jamming in the garage or anywhere is still the best receipt to create great music, original sounds,etc. God bless The B-52`s , one of the greatest of all time and I`m so greatfull to have grown up around that time.

[@RakNtaK]

As vidéo killed the vidéo stars,marketing killed Music…

[@theramplocal]

B52s are my spirit animal

[@cme98]

​@@RakNtaKactually it was video killed the radio stars until MTV killed the music video

[@Smylexxia]

So pleased to see that these guys are still all comfortable with one another. A brilliant, unique band with such a distinctive sound.

[@danozism]

Thanks for uploading this. I love the B-52's. Such a breath of fresh air in a world that's gone batshit crazy! I became a fan around the 'Cosmic Thing' era. I was about 13/14 y.o., which was just as I was starting to find the style of music that I could relate to the most. I saw them live at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney in 1990, and they were great act. It's so sad about Ricky. It goes to show that nobody really escaped the huge impact that AIDS had on society in the 1980's. If it didn't hit you directly, there was always a friend (or a friend of a friend) that was affected by it, such was it's awful prevalence. It's a shame that the band are winding down their operations, but after 48 years (pretty much non-stop) as a band is a pretty incredible run! They will be missed. "-)

[@jimstanton6446]

I am 64 now and still really enjoy them, what kind humans you are, thanks for being you and sharing!

[@flyingo]

I could sit and listen to these guys talk about their history and experiences for days on end. The B52s basically changed my life for the better back in the late 70s & 80s.

[@paulelliott3220]

Wonderful band and still looking great Wild Planet is brilliant

[@therion35]

Absolutely unique band! I had such a crush for Cindy when I was younger, her charisma when dancing an singing just drove me crazy.

[@tommybonachita6292]

They belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...it's ridiculous that they aren't.

[@martymcflyer8487]

Lost the Grammy win to Linda Ronstadt 🧐 after just rebounding from losing their founder to AIDS. Grammys are hopeless. RRHOF needs Devo and B52s. 🫤

[@ttomgast1769]

Unfucking unbelievable . They're not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame ? They're the epitome of fun , probably the single greatest feature of rock n roll and how it is differentiated from other forms of music is FUN .

[@DouglasOwnbey]

They will be. They can't ignore what they were able to achieve.

[@kevinhuether9038]

No. The Rock and Roll HOF is ridiculous. A farce.

[@rogerdebougainville889]

That so-called Hall of Fame is a joke and really doesn't matter. nor do Grammys, etc. Best to just get over it... the music endures.

[@cme98]

Im 64 & this band changed my life. A friend of mine saw them in 1980 or early 80s & the band played Hot Lava & the crowd went wild because Mt St Helens had just erupted & the B52's a.flying bomber fortress designed & manufactured in Seattle basically paid for the development of the 707 because NO BANK would loan Boeing the money needed for a commercial jet airliner. After several DeHaviland Comets ripped apart killing all passengers, banks didn't want Boeing to invest their money into new high tech jet transport for airlines. Save that for experimental military jets. So... The B52 was all Boeing had to survive on & managed to save $1-million and banked the future of the company on the 707 & suddenly the world got smaller for everyone & we are all very proud you chose that name for your band. Your music helped change Seattle from a Bing Crosby Jimmi Hendrex experience into a difficult to accept Alternative Music sound which led to a very successful Grunge Music scene which spread world wide. Make no mistake your music, hard to accept at first, just blew us away at its dynamic originality which helped make our music find its way. You all are genius. Your music is what music is supposed to be FUN. Trust me, many Microsoft employees retiring with millions of dollars worked long & hard hours building that company listening to the B52s Im sure even Jeff Bezos is a fan. In the high tech world you have to constantly be innovative & nothing like playing music from an innovation like the B62s to get the creativity flowing.

[@rogeliolozano2399]

Icons. Still rock them in 2024 .. By far one of the most energetic live shows I’ve ever attended. If they aren’t in the H.O.F. Would be a total travesty. Legends. No one can emulate their sounds.. Their duel harmonies are pure Art .. The first time I heard them in 1980 it was mind blowing.. The guitar work on Whammy is insa

[@skyraider1656]

My daughter now 47 and I still love to rock out to LOVE SHACK like we did while traveling back and forth to college.

[@elfari100]

I saw them at the Bayou club in D.C. in 1979. We all knew we were listening to the the real deal-so much fun! At the break, Fred came up to me and asked me where I got the bowling shirt I was wearing. I gave them a list of local thrift stores. They invited me and my friends to a round of beers. Thanks again!!

[@shannonstrong5242]

Every time I hear about the B-52s or hear their music my mood is elevated. I’m so grateful that they got together to create such fun, weird, and joyful music that has made the world so much more enjoyable for so many people!

[@SewHappy061]

I remember the New Wave era in the 80's and your group was my favorite. The absolute BEST to dance to! I so appreciate watching your journey. So unique and creative. 🥰

[@fatbelly27]

They are all really lovely people and it's clear they really like each other

[@billbill5326]

Thanks for uploading this piece of history. I have been a fan of The B-52’s since almost their beginnings. I had a crush on Keith. Ricky was rather dreamy also.

[@herbyverstink]

THe B52's 1st album came out 45 years ago today- July 6th.. which happens to be my birthday.. i bought that album for my birthday on that day.. that album has a particular sentimental value for me needless to say...its also wonderful and original

[@guyplay]

Love these guys and love their energy and chill style. Be amazing to hangout with them

[@briedah7278]

I recall when I first heard Rock Lobster on the radio I was like instantly drawn into the new wave…I’m still surfing along at 67 years old still glad I got to experience all the bands of the 70s and 80s ❤ B52s saved every party I ever had!

[@wdamian]

As a teen listening formerly to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin in the late 70's, a DJ from KLOS in Los Angeles one evening put on Rock Lobster and my mind was blown.

[@loridoolaghty3453]

Me too at 62. I was listening all day yesterday and I realized that our generation had the best music. Pure lyrics with rocking beats. It should all be reintroduced to the youth of today. Who knows!

[@Willysaholic]

Saw them in the early 80’s in SF. One of the greatest bands ever!

[@DavidMartins1]

I love these people. What they did was truly special.

[@missinglink9973]

I won Wild Planet at a grade 7 dance competition in 1982. That was my introduction to the B52s . Been a fan ever since !!

[@broadcastdepth3686]

Thanks to all of you guys in the band and who produced them, you were a HUGE part of our lives, Growing up in Santa Barbara, We had our fingers on the pulse of Athens and watched you guys play in aTV STUDIO in Atlanta or something like that, and now, in 2024 I'm here playing music around Atlanta praying I run into you guys in the band sometime so I can thank you in person. again, you have been part of my life (our life) since 79' We love you soooo much.

[@RaubSM]

I LOVE THE B-52’s! Thank you for sharing this fantastic video.

[@geobuff3]

Saw them In Orlando in 1981 on a whim as a close-minded rock twat. I was 19. That show changed the way I was thinking about modern music and artists and I became much more adventurous in my journey as a music fan. Had a lot of fun along the way.

[@m_ylane]

Their music is fun, that's it. It's great but it's fun! You can totally tell they had a blast writing and playing their music, and it's contagious! Love them

[@lpd1snipe]

Thank you for posting this.

[@annedixon2528]

B-52s are the sound of my youth-exhuberant and full of possibilities!! ❤❤❤

[@RobsRocketTimes]

Kate, can't say enough, she was my favorite. Great vocals and voice still listening to her now.

[@lm4836]

I first heard Quiche Lorraine on the Dr Demento show in 1981, been a fan ever since. The soundtrack of my youth.

[@scottperine8027]

First time I heard from the B-52’s was in 1983 after a concert in Athens,I scored a t-shirt and a 45,wish that I stilled have them but I will always love the 52’s!!!

[@Italy55]

I saw that tour 🛸

[@bryanfriend6094]

I first came on board as a fan when I heard the Whammy album. The previous few years, I had been gravitating toward the New Wave and College Radio movement. While serving in the Army in rhe mid80's, one of the guys in my platoon asked if I liked Southern Rock. I responded: "Yeah, I love the B-52's and R.E.M!" Thanks for posting, this was a blast!

[@ManDom878]

NO ONE, NO BAND, EVER. Will be the same as the B52. Super underrated band. But I'm glad they are here!

[@matthew6994]

I never cared for their music as a kid but now their music i can easily listen to all day, my favourite album being Cosmic Thing

[@keithclifton392]

Loved learning more about one of my favorite bands ever!

[@WhiteWizzard]

One of the greatest original bands in history. And cool people. Wild Planet is a masterpiece.

[@RakNtaK]

20 years ago my girlfriend told me sadly that Fred was dead…! I had thoughts for him several times BUT today is a special resurrection day as I notice he is still with us. so happy!!!!! Come to Paris 🙏

[@familycardcollectors6519]

Ricky the founding member and guitarist died sadly and was the end of the B-52's

[@FontaineDerby]

​@familycardcollectors6519 Ricky Wilson died on 12 October 1985. The B52s returned in 1986 with the release of their LP Bouncing Off Satellites, then Cosmic Thing in 1989. Love Shack went to No 1 in November 1989. Good Stuff in 1992 Ricky Wilson's death was not the end of the band.

[@ronaldinnewmexico1912]

@@FontaineDerby Bouncing Off Satellites was recorded in '85 and released in 1986.

[@FontaineDerby]

@@ronaldinnewmexico1912 Thank you. I amended the typo.

[@djkullik4952]

I never knew any of this. My HS took a class trip to DC spring of 1980. Rock lobster was on the radio every 15 minutes. We were all instantly hooked. It was surreal and magical. That's when I fell in love with the B-52s. I'm so happy they sat down and were so open. An organic formation of a band created out of mutual friendship. It was meant to be.

[@FranckShinkaretzky]

ça représente bcp de travail de garder le sourire. Longue vie au B52'S ma jeunesse en vinyle .

[@fezzypepper8525]

I was listening to some 60's Spy Surf Rock recently when out of the blue it hit me...Rock Lobster is a direct descendant of that genre of music! The use of the low E-A electric guitar strings for the basic underlying melody, heavy use of tremelo, same drum beat and tempo...and on and on.

[@davidames1746]

This Act was brilliantly conceived!

[@theramplocal]

RIP Ricky, goat

[@matthew6994]

I have all their albums and are one of my favourite bands i keep coming back to - One of a kind!

[@jenhasken]

They are so special and wonderful!

[@BumbleWolfx]

Kate you are awesome

[@peterderidder9922]

The ones who saw them life are lucky guys !😀

[@sensedata4908]

Seem like a real nice bunch as well as being the coolest and most exciting band ever.

[@wdamian]

Love the Lux shoutout! Y'all are top shelf!

[@jimhays2772]

Been listening to B52s since a kid in the 70s and today at work during a banquet set up I played the entire whammy album. Luuv this band.

[@obiobi8845]

Love them. Saw them live june 2024 Atlantic City it was amazing

[@lannlann]

The first vinyl album I ever bought was their debut album. Bought it at terrapin station music store in Murray Ky my freshman year in college. I couldn’t believe what I heard. Didn’t know anything about them before, but bought the album out of the blue with repo man album and also a punk album compilation called “let them eat jellybeans”. I listened to these albums over and over. Good times!

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Thanks you for your amazing crazy songs and energy. Truly one of a kind gem of a band. Thank you again. 😅

[@jameslockard6956]

I rember a member of the old guard at Rolling Stone magazine in the late 70s or early 80s negatively reviewing the B-52s trying to compare them to the Stones, Beatles, and other rock groups and called them trash. The B-52s are the B-52s were the reply of many fans. I was first taken aback. Then I was hooked by love shack. Then Alt-Radio stations starting popping up and I became a fan too.😊

[@danjryankee5]

Love their Hunan Chinese Restaurant shout-out which was an institution in Athens back in the day and that unfortunately closed a few years back - Miss that taste of my youth - Good times!!!

[@AndreasW-p4r]

Love them so much

[@rogeliolozano2399]

Holy shit they still sound great live

[@SageOftheSubway]

Oh, I still have a MAJOR crush on Kate Pierson!

[@bacchusdionysus7345]

One of the greatest bands period of any era or music type!

[@rsoubiea]

I didn’t know who they were until Love Shack. I was hooked and researched past albums. Great band, so fun! ❤

[@thedillo]

First time I saw the band was at the Lubbock coliseum. One of the best concerts I've attended. Great fun!

[@boblarouve4037]

B 52 est un des rares groupes à avoir une identité sonore reconaissable . Ce groupe est juste mythique . un de mes groupes favoris c'est sûr !!!! 🙏🙏😊😊

[@jefferydowler4655]

This is my generation, even though I had long hair, an absolutely gorgeous dude. I was not a hippy because I work to jobs had guitars, drums, amplifiers, cloth, and my friends were hippies but had no direction, sad. But I had more fun than 10 people in their lifetime put together. I can relate to these guys, out house and all, so nice.

[@roymcneil6026]

Kate Pierson's vocals on Planet Claire are brilliant. Had a crush on her. Stillkind of do now.

[@resurrectionsunday]

I never was a real big 52 fan but I ve grown to love them since playing their stuff

[@DanielESmith-iz7lx]

This Gang is up there with Rush. Doing what they want. And refusing to not have fun with thier craft.

[@salome767]

"Good Stuff" was my favorite!

[@Italy55]

and Dead Beat Club 💕💕💕💕

[@SBull10152]

That quick video in the old television!!....I was there at that show at The Great Southeastern Music Hall...it was about a week or two after the Sex Pistols and it was a Punk Rock Festival....the band had all their art school friends there dancing....probably about 20 to 30 people there tops...I was a Student at GA Tech at the time....they opened with Planet Claire and Fred played a toy piano....I thought they were quirky weird and fun!....totally original with a stripped down sound.

[@dougm.635]

I remember listening to 91X here in San Diego; Mad Max , Rust E. Nailz or or Steve West played Rock Lobster (early 80s) and I wondered what the heck is this? Ive been listening to the 52s ever since..This was back when 91X still had their studios in TJ.

[@AFancyHippo]

Rock Lobster was the longest song on the juke box back in the day

[@danalvear7977]

The B52's made rock and concerts a blast!

[@chrisk7626]

Love these guys love this documentary🎉

[@milkrecu]

Only in retrospect can it be told. When we’re living it , we’re sliding all over the place.

[@Italy55]

So unique and loved by many.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

oct 1980 D.C. concert, Ricky Wilson is the first musical artist to wear an auto mechanics work shirt with name on pocket as his concert garb, setting a punk trend that lasts to this day !!

[@blessedbowmanmichelle]

Love love the ,b 52 s....

[@terrat3048]

Contrary to most fans' taste, the album Bouncing off The Satellites was the soundtrack to my life for many years. Also, the song Follow Your Bliss from Cosmic Thing is perfection - the equivalent of heaven on earth to me. Love, love, love the B52s.

[@YippeeSkippie426]

The B&E strings were both tuned to B.

[@maureendenham4942]

Seminole Ave band House for the 'Fans'! B-52' s truly amazing group. I was just 15. Russell KING the drummer, the love of my life. Anyway, The Fans FINALLY got a shot to make a record in NYC. BEGGING FOR A RIDE ALONG PROMISE THEY will never know😭☺️😊😊😂😂🤣

[@josephdougherty3653]

They seem like genuine nice people im glad they were successful

[@DaryllHurst]

I'm sooooo in love with Cindy. Good gracious. Ann Wilson from Heart and Cindy Wilson. Laminated list.

[@blessedbowmanmichelle]

Gogos and b 52 s ...my favorite

[@peterderidder9922]

its great ! it was written in the stars you all would met eachotter with 1 common goal..... making music together and became a big band in the 80ties and 90ties AND still afther all those years youre all remained a bunch of good friends. While a lot of music groups splitted up afther a few hits .... B52's FOR ever !

[@heathentown]

I ADORE GOOD STUFF just here to say that

[@heathentown]

HECK, I ADORE FUNPLEX So much as well!! I Saw y'all down at the Del Mar Racetrack, it was SO Great!

[@garywheeler60]

Love Shak best video ever created

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Cindy is gorgeous,,,and probably a space alien😂

[@rdzed3505]

Those eyes...

[@tommccarron324]

Very hot

[@YTPewp]

Such an amazing band. Their energy and unique sound are unmatched! Not to mention......I always thought Cindy was kinda hot 😂

[@Mark-ij2nh]

My brothers who are 12 years older than me saw them in Birmingham uk in the early 90s im jealous 😫

[@neilcurran1589]

If that was at Aston Villa leisure centre supported by Dodgy, I was there. B52s were absolutely brilliant, glad I got to see them.

[@Italy55]

All the ups and downs of their individual lives blended into their future.

[@kristianTV1974]

Rock. Lobster. Amiga Forever!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I have several heat Wave posters, from there 80’s show in Toronto. I actually numbered all the tickets for that show on an old letterpress that I ran. Too bad l never went ☹️

[@davidhookway1451]

Hey Just saw your comment. Thanks for that. I did go. Was 16. It was fantastic!

[@jerryrichards8172]

Wow the guys sit like real men 😮❤ You just don't see that anymore

[@EmmettLBrown2015]

Love them!

[@Fosco007]

Still trying to grasp the secret sauce that made this band a legend and still talking to each other as if it was yesterday. Usually Bands break up after a few years either due to Ego, Money considerations or exhausting programs Imposed by their producers. May-be the recipee is that they have always been making music for fun

[@LordMondegrene]

Planet Claire has pink air All the trees are red Nobody ever dies there Nobody has a head

[@pommelhorsepommelhorse8731]

to this day - coolest people on earth

[@davidjazay9248]

How can one not love them?

[@newwavepop]

I always thought The B52's and The Cramps around 78-80 would be the coolest show ever, i had no idea they had ever actually played together. during that time Ivy and Kate looked very similar, would love to see a picture of the two of them. I always find it fascinating that they did not start out as an actual intentional group and yet they had two of the most amazing female vocalists EVER, and a guy that was not a guitar god or a shredder but that genuinely had a unique sound and style and made great little riffs. most groups that have ever existed do not have either of those two things.

[@resurrectionsunday]

Love Fred

[@RD2564]

This is such a great video, thanks for this. Further to the discussion around 24:00, the first album is the B-52's, that's what it ways on the cover, and it's brilliant. I like the first album the best, it's a classic.

[@edwinbruner1026]

I really do like the FUNPLEX album!! Do they still, call them albums?