The B-52's press interview for Cosmic Thing

[@williamtell5039]

One of the greatest comebacks ever. They lost Ricky Wilson. Keith takes over guitar and the songwriting and singing just became magical by all of them. They should be in the Rock Hall of Fame.

[@lovetogolf4184]

Easily!!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Absolutely should be in!!

[@squirrelorama]

I'd vote for 'em! 👍 Aw yeah

[@gamblers220]

Absolutely should be in - the Bombers were awesome and a truly original

[@stephenbennett1643]

​@@OutOnTheTilesThem and "Sparks" defo .

[@eaglecaulhealing2711]

Such beautiful respect for each other , when someone speaks they all give them their turn without ego. Love them brilliant fun band.

[@jwv6985]

I agree. Have watched a few interviews with them and they always are very respectful of each other. Great to see. We need bands like this more than ever now

Certainly there is a deep friendness within. And that's curious that Kate seems to be a natural leader. Great interview, now I definitely love them.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@ Me too.

[@TwistedRiffster]

A someone cannot be a them or their.

[@alanorange9376]

Cindy's voice is somewhere between a southern bell and a Hollywood starlet

[@rse1113]

Well said! She’s like Lurlena Del Ray.

[@David-h4z2s]

She's like something out of a David Lynch Movie🎬🎥🎞️🎭🎫🎟️

[@pissrat_8394]

@@David-h4z2sthis is the girl!

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

Sigh... *southern belle

[@jimhays2772]

Love the way she says Chinese Food too👍

[@swtv1754]

Cindy's Georgia accent is giving me goosebumps!

[@ScowlingBat]

ugh, the love just exudes from all of them, I wish I had friends like that...

[@paulmc3457]

Nobody has tried, and never could come close to their unique, incredible style of music, so awesome!

[@Chillednfunked]

They have more of a British sound

[@velvetpilot2008]

I'm angry it took me till now to fully appreciate and respect The B-52's. I know it's 1989 but I still want to get in there and give Cindy a big hug. She's a beautiful southern belle with an incredible voice and a broken heart.

[@Marcos-lq6qy]

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[@lcarreont]

Absolutely the most beautiful of the world Kate Pierson ,,,

[@mpazs]

Yep.....

[@tommylord]

She could row over to my house and have herbal tea anytime.

[@scottward6974]

Cosmic Thing is one of the best albums of all time. Their music is medicine for the soul, I used that album to cheer myself up so many times!

[@newtron9]

No doubt about it..... in my top 5 list, I am 65 now. 2 of my 5 are Beatles Albums.

[@Fenncer24]

Right there with you. I played this tape Cosmic thing every day when I was stationed in then West Germany 1988-1991. Got me through rough times and my favorite song Roam. The album would be somewhere in a top 10.

[@vracan]

I agree and Cindy not part of that at all. Nothing against her But Kate is my fav

[@troygaspard6732]

Hearing them talk about Ricky makes me want to reach out and hug Cindy. Keeping the band going was the best way for them to honor him.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

And we got to hear even more brilliant music -'Cosmic Thing' album, 'Good Stuff' song - just fantastic - probably some of the best stuff they've ever made in my opinion

[@PhilAlumb]

I love to listen to Cindy!

[@BetweenDavidsears]

Maybe the most organic formation of a band. Pure organic energy

[@pissrat_8394]

Absolutely, even the way they started sounds like something out of a high school novel. Just 5 friends who went out for a drink and had the common thought, “hmm this could work”.

[@shakesit]

I used to wonder if I would still be listening to the B52s when I was 65? Yup still love you guys.

[@stephenbennett1643]

Me to and im 63 . Love em .👍

[@smellyshoes1]

i think in this generation, 2021,, this band is one of a kind , very creative song lyrics ideas, sounds its deliciously weird but people with high unique musicality can really get their music. i think they are only one in their category. amazing band. i love this band.

[@paulmc3457]

Absolutely, still untouchable, and still cutting edge style both live and songwriting genius. 👌👏👏👏👏👍🎶🎤

[@ronbar4192]

all the bands back then were one of a kind

[@rcopa99]

Agreed, and still no respect from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are so deserving.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Palpable kindness. I freakin love the B-52s.

[@danmccarthy4700]

I could listen to Cindy talk for hours.

[@FSEVENMAN]

Definitely one of the best rock band interviews I've ever seen....

[@irishelk3]

They’re from another planet haha. I love them.

[@jeffcollins5188]

Ricky was (is) a real player, legit guitar slinger and writer

[@David-h4z2s]

Kates Southern Accent So Beautiful 💕

[@HoosierRooster]

Love shack is one of my favorite songs gets me moving every time I hear it

[@vf5126]

On an ‘end of the year’ paddle-wheel cruise with our special ed class ..when Love Shack comes over the boat's PA system …I wanted more!

[@vf5126]

..yet another wonderful aspect to this crew is a timelessness.. 2 days younger than Cindy.. I’m still ‘discovering’ and appreciating their capture of youthful energy and artistic craft. Love to them all ~

[@steveg4334]

After Ricky passed, so glad they got back to what they do better than anyone. Make fun. A gift to the planets forever. Best live band ever.

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Cosmic Thang is a classic album really. Every song is very strong. They should be in the R and R Hall of Fame.

[@lprios66]

I love them since the 80's in Rio. They still rock! I wish I could go to Vegas to see them again in 2023!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

I love this interview so much. It feels like it was yesterday but unfortunately it’s over 30 years ago. Makes me sad. I need a time machine. The 70’s 80’s and 90’s were great.

[@David-h4z2s]

Cindy ♥️💐 is like a character out of a David Lynch Film 🎥

[@wayneteiwimate7814]

I was around in the 70s-80s loving your thing(cosmic). Still love you all now Thank you 52s

[@kentwood9821]

Southern charm is a thing, as this video will attest.

[@ronaldinnewmexico1912]

Yeah. Kate grew up in New Jersey but moved to Georgia in her 20s.

[@Hail_Sagan]

I absolutely adore the B-52s. The most fun, unique and talented band.

[@etc3829]

Cindy is the most beautiful soul.

[@Fenncer24]

Had and still have a crush on her. I thought she around my age but she's 13 years older than me 🙁. But still one of my favorite crushes.

[@vf5126]

@@Fenncer24 Cindy’s only 2 days ‘older’ than me.. Love watching snippets of her life.. and so easily remembering those of my own at that time ~

[@spincube5734]

Totally unique, one of a kind band !!!!

[@richardeljay]

Fabulous band. So different and distinct in look, lyric and sound Will truly miss knowing they are out there once they stop touring at the end of 2022. Oh to see them in Europe just one more time. .

[@knowsutrue]

One of my absolute favorite albums

[@dawnrising22]

I loved B52's the first time round. Now my 3 children, twins 9 and 13 year old are the next generation who are so inspired by them and will keep the alive ❤

[@irishsox1]

I got introduced to the B’52s with Love Shack & I just didn’t really get them. It wasn’t until hearing their first two albums that I figured out they were a serious rock/pop/new wave/dance band that didn’t take themselves too seriously….then I figured out what they were up to. Great fun band live.

[@massimosquecco203]

They are still great. They had back luck with Ricky, but they survived anyway and they managed to stay that Great.

[@RobertEllis-e7p]

I remember watching them on Saturday Night Live. I was intrigued to say the least. Who were these people, what was this music they're playing. It was strange and weird and I loved it, and wanted more. Been a fan ever since!

[@Ur2ez4me81]

I always thought this group was British 😂 🤦 Love this band big part of my childhood 😊 Cindy is a goddess ❤️

[@JeremyYost]

Oh my God! This is BEFORE Cosmic Thing sold 5 million copies!

[@paulamoyano4128]

How shy they were those days! I love them! 😍

[@buggernut3643]

All but one of them.

[@paulamoyano4128]

@@buggernut3643 what?

[@buggernut3643]

@@paulamoyano4128 One of them is not shy. Guess which one.

[@paulamoyano4128]

@@buggernut3643 Fred?

[@buggernut3643]

@@paulamoyano4128 No

[@OutOnTheTiles]

So awesome. Ricky was so talented. It must have been so hard when he passed. ✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@David-h4z2s]

Kate's face so cute 😻 Adorable Lady 💖

[@brianhardrada1297]

Love this band and now my 16 year old son is hooked.

[@jimmysfansandmore29866]

Kate is smokin

[@zannejae]

I've always loved the B52's music. My mother introduced me to their music when I was about 10.I got to see them 2008 in Papillion, NE. What a lovely interview. They seem so humble and authentic!

[@David-h4z2s]

I got into them in the UK 🇬🇧 In 1989 great band Kate's eyes ❤ Cindy's Southern Bell Accent 🌠💗

[@erik_1402]

After 40 years I still don‘t know which of the ladies I love most 🥰🦞🚀

[@totalimmortal88]

Oh definitely 1980s Cindy for me

Kate

[@Mr05Chuck]

Date Kate, marry Cindy.

[@David-h4z2s]

Kate's eyes ❤❤❤ beautiful

[@elizabethgeoghegan5167]

Fred is a real gent.

[@samsmith4216]

The best Oceanport, New Jersey has to offer!

[@morrisdennis]

Kate i ur #1 fan

[@Cg12559]

😢 Ricky was such a kid to me. I am a fan from the beginning. Fred looks like captain Kirk here. I have hope for your brother but it still hurts. I was a 9 year old when I heard Rock Lobster. I feel your pain. You match my family sooo much. Have older sisters. Yeah. Got to see you live looking like Dolls.

[@chadd7660]

Keith is amazing. I love that man.

[@williamhastie5056]

Beautiful people! ❤

[@keffinmckn3602]

Cindy, i love you

[@BudFunOne]

Beautiful interview

[@allthingsbegin]

WOW learn something new everyday. I grew up with their music and it was awesome. There's nothing like the 80's.

[@davidcunningham8848]

Got my tickets for August 26th 2023 !! Fxckin Legends!!!

[@thill47]

love the humbleness of this interview.

[@pardyhardly]

I heard a story from someone who claimed to have lived in Athens in the late 70's. The B-52's showed up at a party that was occurring one night. The person who was throwing the party wanted to charge crashers a cover fee to get in. The B-52's at that time were known but not yet famous. The guy said he was tasked to handle the door. The B's showed up and the guy told them about the cover fee. They said they didn't have any money and wouldn't pay any if they did and started to leave. The guy then asked if they had any buds that they could contribute. Allegedly Keith Strickland said " we don't but we have these", and pulled what was at least an ounce of shrooms out of his pocket. They were purple and gnarly. They then gave him several caps and stems and were admitted. He then ate some of it and within thirty minutes he was wandering around the surrounding streets in this neighborhood in a psychedelic daze. Best mushrooms that he ever had according to him.

[@bt60613]

I love Cindy’s voice-Speaking and singing- so much.

[@Mercedes65]

Love Love Love this band!

[@longfootbuddy]

aw cindy reminds me of my aunt pat when she talks, blonde wig and all

[@carloslozada470]

Very good people

[@chefjack33]

Ricky, Rocking in Peace

[@mpazs]

Lovely people...

[@aidanflynn1577]

It’s 2024 and The B-52s are still not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@arricammarques1955]

Decades of neglect. Not terribly groovy!

[@jamesbarbour8400]

Sacrilege !

[@ejshelby5460]

They had two drummers who played with Bowie during the Outside and Earthling era

[@morrisdennis]

Kate i might if ur good i might give u eternal life...

[@johnussss]

Always felt they were close and had a true friendships between them.

[@jontalbot1]

I bought the first album when it came out although not really sure why as l am mostly a black music person. But l love the B52s, the whole ethos and they are patently such nice people

[@AvocatDude]

I LOVE the B52’s

[@fireantsarestrange]

Saw them at the Warmoth Theater in San Francisco in 89'. They had to stop the show for a few minutes to get the audience to stop bouncing on the balcony because it was raining down plaster on the lower audience. I wonder if they remember that. Was one of the best shows I ever saw and I have been to hundreds of shows. I think Fred was the one that stopped it.

[@KPutubing]

Do you mean at the SF Civic in December of '89? I was there w my then GF. Most fun concert I've ever been to - nonstop dancing!

[@mayfieldgage]

Wow I had no idea they were from GA that is awesome! I’m from GA

[@SouthFloridaThrifter]

Athens, GA... Now Macon has been the hotbed for new cool music as of late...

[@TheDamageinc81]

Who's coming out of Macon???

[@GlintzKollide]

This is great. Thanks for posting!

[@jeremyandrestevenson2313]

SKILLS to all the members if this group it works so magnificently because they are all so CHILLAX and each have that most genuine respect for each they all think of each 0ther the way they think about themselves there is no no1 cuz they are a combined no1 .....

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Keith Strickland's voice is marvelous. It amazing how Jonathan Groff looks a lot like him and even their voices sound similar smooth.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Love these nuts!

[@lapdawg60]

I absolutely adore Cindy's accent.

[@mariedanielson9544]

Cindy is as southern as you can get!

[@JamiieL19]

Kate always reminded me Peggy Bundy ❤

[@David-h4z2s]

So true could be her sister 💃

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

They take no time turning their nose up at Country Rock, when that was basically their sound in the late 80s , after they finished their surf rock emo phase.

[@yvonneluna556]

I remember the first time I saw them...it was on SNL

[@pinomiraglia8256]

🎭🎭🎭🎎🎎🎎🎎🎎 Io avevo detto così per scherzare per fare una battuta completamente convinto che dicesse No invece.. disse SI.. Difficile però succede perché le donne sono spesso imprevedibili..

[@pinomiraglia8256]

C era questa canzone durante il concerto e qualcuno vicino a me nel pubblico rimase un po sorpreso conosci questa canzone ? Si conosco questa ..mi piace è una canzone divertente ...è una cover dei B-52 .... Chi ? Non conosceva questa band b - 52 .è stata .una band rock n roll Chuck Barry Elvis e i B 52 ..anni 50...aaa rock n roll , si rock n roll ...🙂🙂

[@alicecantsleeep]

Keith being like, what did we do then? Was so organically adorable imma die

[@magalirobinson]

❤ Alie

[@christopher-ke9nj]

There you were chilling out

[@pinomiraglia8256]

I find my write script Notes with a pen about this live a kind of appunti note eventi scritti a mano con la penna di quel periodo e ho letto che avevo scritto qualcosa di quel concerto ..anni 50 . Rock n Roll and Pop Music ..

[@aldocompte4913]

I got a crush on Kate

[@richd4935]

I love the B_52s i have a early mix that always blows everyones minds. Whos that? Its the B-52s bro.

[@pinomiraglia8256]

Non sapevo hanno citato un artista Davide Byrne dei Talking Heads..

[@JeremyYost]

Keith has sort of a George O'Dowd outfit on in this.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

George O'Dowd, aka as Boy George of Culture Club fame.

[@ghost_in_the_robot]

Metronomy reminds me a lot of the B-52s

[@pinomiraglia8256]

È una band che ho sempre apprezzato sono tutti bravi però le due ragazze donne i cori vocalizzi o come si dice delle due cantanti sono inimitabili ...B 52 ricordiamo che hanno fatto collaborazioni con diversi artisti ..per esempio ricordo anche con i Rem e negli anni in cui erano famosi e di successo ..e che ha fatto conoscere di più i B-52 che non sono mai stati molto popolari anche se meriterebbero successo e popolarità come capita spesso anche per altri artisti ..

[@vap0rland]

can we _all_ go back to 1989? or (even better) 1979?

[@osheal]

LC 89 was done to the score of the b52's!!

[@rob3rtoantonio1barra]

The B52s 🚀 Cosmic Thang is the Best alternative rock new wave pop album ever produce and Love shack baby ❤️ love shack❤️🚀🤡😸😎👓🎪🍺👿 fabulous wigs electric scandalous costumes 🏳️‍🌈💣🤩

[@neightmorris]

❤

[@peterderidder9922]

Not verry populair in my country because there was a lot of competition from the new wave and disco who wasent dead yet, big popstars like michael jackson, madonna etc etc . But B52 had its own style, and I loved it verry much. For me channel Z was there best song, because in Channel Z both female voices where going in canon. Verry difficuld to bring this song live I suppose. In my opinion this is a much underrated band !!!! I alreddy love the B 52 for 35 years and will love them the rest of my life !!! All go well you partyannimals !!!

[@jimmyhuesandthehouserocker1069]

Too bad I couldn't have known them, I wrote a few songs they would have probably wanted to record