The B-52's - Lava - 11/7/1980 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

The B-52's - Lava
Recorded Live: 11/7/1980 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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Personnel:
Fred Schneider - vocals, keyboards, glockenspiel, various toys
Cindy Wilson - vocals, percussion
Ricky Wilson - guitar
Kate Pierson - vocals, keyboards, bass
Keith Strickland - drums
Summary:
This is a terrific document of the group shortly after the 2nd album release. They play the 2nd album in it's entirety as well as most of the first album. It's b&w, but well lit, good audio and every second of it is here. The original lineup (they look so young!) bursting with creativity on their first tour as headliners.

[@chucklehead2000]

Seriously. Every time I see Cindy, it's like seeing a unicorn. PURE FUKCING MAGIC.

[@Hollowsmith]

The quality of this recording is SOOO good, and the mix on the guitar and drums is just SOOOO sinister. Damn this shows how live B52's (especially with Ricky in the band) were RIGHT ON THE EDGE of punk. Like, yea, they were "party pop", sorta, but, with such an ominous underbelly. True art.

[@rationallogo]

Ricky Wilson is the coolest guitar player ever.

[@johnwm3047]

Never has lava been so cool, never so colourful a band been so black and white. The B52s worked in mysterious ways.

[@KurtisHord]

Keep it burnin keep it burnin

[@tomusher6093]

One of the most original and talented party sound bands. Beautiful harmonies with the girls and wicked driving rhythm guitar licks. One of a kinds.

[@101Volts]

This particular upload is such a great example of how Ricky played guitar in such a way that it sounded as if he were two players.

[@KenshinZZ]

+Austin Lucas Any idea how the heck Ricky is playing both the rapid fire lead part while doing the rhythm riff underneath in that intro? Unless it's just my ears playing tricks on me...

[@101Volts]

+KenshinZZ Your ears hear it well, that's how it is. The guitar's tuned to DADxBB (no string in the G slot) and he played the lead part on the higher two strings while playing the part on the lower strings. It's a bit unorthodox but doable, not as hard as it seems; just uncommonly heard of. EDIT: And now I see Mad Mike posted about it. Well that's OK, no issues.

[@wavejockey]

that bass player had to hide in the shadows - tricky with such a hot glowing song

[@101Volts]

Bassist? That was Kate on the keyboard. They didn't have anyone on bass guitar at that time, they did at least as early as 1985 though.

[@softuniverse7771]

lol noob. kate rules!

[@magamen6572]

I love these dance moves

[@NeilCrouse99]

This is B-52's at their best... young, energized and had been playing live for 3 years at this point so they had their musical chops down!!!

[@ronbaker2673]

I love it when Cindy breaks into her little GoGo Style dance

[@thesamenumb5437]

Took me 37yrs of living to truly appreciate this band. My goodness, that debut album is one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Guitar in this song is so damn brilliant!! Vocals!!!! All perfection!!

[@germanmessberg7265]

Ricky Wilson tocando el riff y los solos a la misma vez, el bombo de Strickland, Kate, Cindy y Fred. INSUPERABLES

[@coastallad1010]

Rickys guitar blows me away in this

[@observantowl5568]

I blew two brand new six by nine speakers in my car in the 80's listening to this song. Yep it sounds great turned up too. lol

[@njaneardude]

If there could only be one video on KZbin, let it be this.

[@Anonymous-c4p]

🎶🤣👍🏻💚

[@pds1981]

WOW! This is vintage B-52s! Was a junior in high school and thought this band was the coolest post-punk band with their funky words, guitar riffs etc.

[@SuperBeefhart]

Another proof .. Ricky Wilson making magic on just 4 strings instead of 6. Big Thanks for downloading.

[@ccshredder9506]

SuperBeefhart It’s DAD-BB

[@scottdavis0801]

Wilson's guitar was always my favorite with their music. He created many groovy riffs with his simple style.

[@coastallad1010]

Only the good die young..RIP Ricky you legend!

[@BaileySchoelen]

just now realizing how badass this band is

[@angel1329us]

Welcome to the party.

[@thesamenumb5437]

Same

[@dazmalski]

one of the best versions of hot lava available. make sure to keep these safe.

[@sharksport01]

See the one from 78.

[@jmill7008]

Ricky killing it!!

[@kilja3134]

That drum beat is killer!!!

[@peterclews4400]

I was there two nights in a row...just the best on both nights

[@Lee-fi4vo]

LUCKY YOU!!!!!!!

[@user-kj1it3qp6u]

rock and roll hall of fame!

[@michaelclyburn5858]

Ricky! That guitar tone=WOW

[@MrRecordman]

I was at this concert 💯❤️🧨

[@joelashadali]

This show was epic

[@Tavomorales502]

I carried their party mix lp everywhere... get so nostalgic watching Ricky Wilson playing the guitar...

[@sdgakatbk7082]

Yeah. And Ricky was a pretty fair guitarist. I like his and actually the whole band's work rhythmically.

[@josefinagarza241]

Woa,volcano 😮

[@marioml]

I love this band. I love their performances back in the late 70s and early 80s. I wish I had been born in NY by the 60s just to have the chance to see one of these gigs.

[@bistrainmiguel]

Without words, here only speaks the great talent of this great band

[@feltongailey8987]

Priceless...but not free.

[@berthaconsamuyo5443]

Fabulosos B '52 , la guitarra de Rick Wilson inigualable

[@dominichetherington2287]

My god they are so unique in the world of music love them ta bits ×××××from England

[@A1CMargulis]

I danced like this at the club last night. What a reaction I got lol.

[@chrisfranco7972]

Ricky Wilson ladies and gentlemen ❤

[@gallowsradio]

Awesome live version. Cindy's sophisticated voice is been burnt in my head for decades...

[@user-gf7ex5qk9k]

Amazing group, RIP Rickey, what a guitar that dude could slang!❤

[@powerpopaholic876]

Cindy's vocals!

[@magamen6572]

This took peak creativity on everyone's part!!

[@mbogucci1]

This is fantastic.

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. It appears that you truly enjoy the music you wrote. That's a talent in itself. Thanks for all the good times..

[@dusandabovic3397]

Ricky (R.I.P.) had that unique Wilco Johnson style of guitar playing (rhythm and solo at the same time). In combination with open tuning it sounds great.

[@garethmorgan3064]

I remember watching them play at the Manchester Academy about 10 years ago - they were ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL and the atmosphere was electric.. what fantastic show people they all are and I'd love to see them perform again in the UK! Great video and now I need to spend time watching that whole concert that someone has very kindly posted.

[@AndreAlves-qr3zd]

One of my favorites songs from the first album

[@gloomymoon15]

Love this song

[@Chilopoda81]

This is a masterpiece- so powerful, sexual, and fun.

[@mbogucci1]

This is fantastic

[@scottsmykal]

Keith Strickland.... The MAGIC man, tappin' on the SKINS like no other!!!! OMG. Ss

[@kylabotting]

What a great song and an even better band!!

[@pablotorres7436]

Hard Core... tough kids👊

[@riobabic8960]

Far more sophisticated than todays pop music !

[@alisonberzins1107]

God, Ricky Wilson was the greatest

[@joemartin9904]

Coolest performance of all time.

[@randbc1416]

Damn this is as good as it gets!

[@DemigodDoughRaker]

That kick drum work tho

[@ccshredder9506]

This song is heavy af. Kate Pierson’s part where she sings “Volcano” is probably heavier than any bullshit coming out nowadays...

[@elizabethgeoghegan5167]

I love all of them so much, but Pierson and Ricky are surfing the same asteroid.

[@dlovasy]

@@elizabethgeoghegan5167 I don't know what you mean by that, but it sounds as B-52s as it ever could. "Surfing Asteroids" would have been a great song/album title for them.

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. Seen these cats only 11 times. Hopefully more. Love ya!

[@jonellestani9766]

I saw them on this tour - outstanding 💜💜💜

[@ProjectBlowed]

I'm so in love when kate throws her arms like that

[@potatovlogs4090]

Omg I has chills. They da best❤️ Every single one of them is so talented

[@jbhix2691]

Kate Pierson is a Goddess.

[@miked4309]

this is amazing.

[@sdgakatbk7082]

One of my faves by this band, though I could say that about a lot of their songs.

[@kloatlanta]

Love this song.

[@AngryKatz5081]

DADxBB tuning (no G) on a Mosrite Ventures through a Twin Reverb. This show has one of my favorite tones Ricky got with that setup.

[@101Volts]

I've played a Mosrite guitar like his through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille. If you use a set of .13s the tone's close or spot on.

[@KenshinZZ]

+Michael “Mad-Mike” Robedeau Any idea how the heck Ricky is playing both the rapid fire lead part while doing the rhythm riff underneath?

[@creepingnet]

+KenshinZZ The way he does it is by tuning the lower strings to a chord and the upper strings to a pair of open notes in unison - in this case, basically Drop D without the G string and 2 B's instead of a B and high E string. He seems to usually hit the chords on the downstroke and the leads on the up, sometimes he can combine two into one swift stroke. A lot of it is hitting the leads on the off-beat or every other beat on this song.

[@101Volts]

+Mad-Mike's "Creeping Net" Channel DADxBB is the tuning he used for many early B-52s songs too.

[@creepingnet]

Yep - 6060842 was one of them, I think Hero Worship is another, 52 Girls I think Ricky may be using this tuning and Kate is using E-standard. Give Me Back My Man is another one that uses DADxBB.

[@soleitequila]

Los Amoooooooooooo. Besos desde México. Me gusta bailar a GO-GO

[@unclenedsfishfactory6461]

possibly the most under-rated guitarist

[@juanbermudez9884]

Man I love Kate

[@spacexx3533]

Great performance!!!

[@antonsavin72]

Great performance!

[@KurtisHord]

Reminds me of pinback and of Montreal live in Newport

[@samfrito]

Fred! Let em have it!

[@martinmorineau2181]

B52s were a part of my high school partying days. 💣

[@breneudamm777]

Yayyyy

[@barrypfost2963]

Great old stuff. Love the hair and the 80s!

[@drivinsouth651]

AWESOMENESS!!!

[@scottsmykal2004]

Totally Punk 😈 Rock..

[@magalirobinson]

I love lava lamps Alie

[@smangymangy]

Amazing stuff.

[@nick1428]

This fucking band has and will always rock and kick ass!

[@Michael-vl4wu]

Saw this tour 3 days earlier at Tower Theater in Philly. ...EPIC!

[@kylabotting]

i am so jealous! :)

[@kylabotting]

I need a Hot Lava! ;)

[@coastallad1010]

Was a this concert in Sydney

[@karensteeleknabb7399]

Saw them at The Mann Music Center.

[@katmanjenks1961]

Harmony!!!~!

[@govetter]

The black 'n' white makes it better, somehow? (I love Cindy's left-hand!) lol

[@mightyV444]

@Vetter Burns - You mean Kate's right arm?! (Cindy's playing tambourine here) ;-)

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. Cindy is my girl. You can't have her..lol. love you guys

[@powerpopaholic876]

Check out the quick switch from one measure of 5/4 time on some sort of horn patch to 4/4 time.! :)

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@alanmacdonell3597]

I love kate and cindy 🤩

[@talmamcginley5887]

Mahalo is active!!Had to come listen 🎶

[@BoclairLTD]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidjacob5828]

Kate is Lava hot!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Barbaraplease]

sooo underrated.

[@genomitchalinni8106]

Great surfer song.

[@gustavojuarez6673]

Volcano....over you! 🎶🎵🎵🎶

[@herewegoagain6604]

B52s=Heaven

[@walkingonfriedrice-fo1kj]

❤❤🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@maurizioantoniovetrugno7150]

Ricky ❤R.I.P.

[@sebaslinero]

80 rabiosos!!!!!!!

[@user-al81147]

🌋🌋

[@majortom2688]

It looks like nothing else. Here are the b52's.

[@vetterburns1048]

Hot LAVA! WooHoo!