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

John Albarian Director/Producer/Editor. Barry Ehrman Executive Producer. Flick Wiltshire Director of Photography.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jenhasken]

They are so special and wonderful!

[@Maximill888]

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

[@tommybonachita6292]

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

[@e-mail881]

The ( ((Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)) ) doesn't mean SH*T!!! Only superficial ppl care about that bullsh*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.

[@wdamian]

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

[@EmmettLBrown2015]

Love them!

[@danalvear7977]

The B52's made rock and concerts a blast!

[@pommelhorsepommelhorse8731]

to this day - coolest people on earth

[@YTPewp]

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

[@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

[@artyfartblast3289]

See you in the Lurve Shack, friends! ❤

[@braziliantvhd2768]

They really haven't changed much

[@marcelosobreira294]

Karahoukas Surf Saquarema 🎼🎵🎶🎵🎵🎧🌬🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪

[@dwaynehutchinson3112]

@ DWAYNE. CARL. HUTCHINSON. I. LOVE. SONG. 606O842. THE. FLIP. SIDE. OF. SONG. ROCK. LOBSTER. ON. A. 45. WHO'S. THE. SHORT. RED. HAIRED. GUITARIST. ON. THE. ROCK. LOBSTER. VIDEO. IN. THE. TUBE

[@SageOftheSubway]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Smylexxia]

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

[@lm4836]

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

[@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.

[@paulelliott3220]

Wonderful band and still looking great Wild Planet is brilliant

[@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!

[@ManDom878]

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

[@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 !!

[@Willysaholic]

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

[@theramplocal]

RIP Ricky, goat

[@fatbelly27]

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

[@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!

[@DanielESmith-iz7lx]

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

[@lpd1snipe]

Thank you for posting this.

[@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!!

[@LordMondegrene]

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

[@destro513]

Thier punk years are bat shit insane

[@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.

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Kate is still a cutie 😊

[@peterderidder9922]

The ones who saw them life are lucky guys !😀

[@cartmanrlsusall]

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

[@rdzed3505]

Those eyes...

[@tommccarron324]

Very hot

[@majikmuzik8036]

Ricky and Cindy.

[@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 took 2 years off and returned in 1988 with the 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.

[@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.

[@sensedata4908]

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

[@FranckShinkaretzky]

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

[@kristianTV1974]

Rock. Lobster. Amiga Forever!

[@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.

[@Bluepillphil-d1w]

Recorded the first album with no reverbs or anything? Interesting. I’d say that’s how they got known because their sound didn’t need a lot of work to sound good.

[@YippeeSkippie426]

The B&E strings were both tuned to B.

[@Mia_Mayaa]

Kate you are awesome

[@obiobi8845]

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

[@davidames1746]

This Act was brilliantly conceived!

[@acb9896]

"Where's your icebox?"

[@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!

[@RobsRocketTimes]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Keith Strickland was my huge crush since 80's. And turns out my gaydar working just fine.

[@DaryllHurst]

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

[@rsoubiea]

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

[@milkrecu]

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

[@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 🛸

[@lcespin]

Disponibilizem a tradução em português

[@resurrectionsunday]

Love Fred

[@theoldar]

When will they finally be in the RRHF? It's a travesty that they aren't there.

[@davidjazay9248]

How can one not love them?

[@josephdougherty3653]

They seem like genuine nice people im glad they were successful

[@blessedbowmanmichelle]

Gogos and b 52 s ...my favorite

[@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 !!!! 🙏🙏😊😊

[@travishugh-m5l]

I remember throwing paper cups of water at the next door neighbors roof when would go up on the roof to watch the bulldawgs throught the hedges. and Wendy-O would scare all of to death when she would cut the grass wearing nothing but a black tape bikini I would slip through her back yard and she would scream come here you little bas@@$ I don't know who told her that I was the one who would get some of her gas for my gokart. You it would all ways blow my mind as wild and crazy as she would act when she would chase me down the sidr walk, her and my mother would sit on the porch or go to the tea room and Wendy was intelligent smarter than you would think she was. And she would talk to my mother about her giving me to her ans then when ever my mother go to get something from kitchen she would threaten me for stealing her gas or that time I put grease all over here porches and steps her and some other just tour the world down and that time I found that lock and put it on the door of that shed Oh she was pist hell I was only 9, or ten. My dad owned some old houses all over the place and if he though you were going live in athens he would sale you a house. I remember my Dad seller a house to this Couple for $500 dollars, you know they still live in that house. It was crazy how people everyone had a garden in the back yard or people would buy everything and someone would work to cann everything out of the garden to put up to have food, My Mother had several houses and one of those house was one of them where you could look through the hedges and watch the foot ball game. I live downtown or if me and my brothers would go home to either my moms or dads it just determined how much trouble we were in. I could get a ride out to commerce road and watch wrestling or top head linners at the J&J center on 441 or the top bands of the local georgia bands at the Nightowl bar and longe, or bulldogs up there behind the athens bakery at the bar where there was no telling who might wakeup from a drunken comma. The first time I ever seen I think it was dwight yokom I don't know how to spell his name. But I remember he was wild as hell and could ring the hell out of his guitar. but he smelled like a rotten dumpter foull of whiskey bottles Oh remember the blue Restaurant the first veg restaurant and right up the street was the first Rcade I seen. And the DairBarn in Comer where I would get a brain freeze right before my straw would get stopped up with a strawberry. I should be ashame, hell I am ashame, I live in the stinking desert of arizona where the place is nothing but evil. I sure do miss my sweet sweet city of Athens, where the democrats would whip your ##@ for doing something and not being sweet and honest and straightup. And my home in Krawfort, Lexington. Man where turn I took to go so wrong? I sure hope to get back home before I die or I'll be lost for ever. Even the criminals had class there, and flowers smelled so good. I hope all the polliticians didn't screw up wonder land.

[@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!!!

[@ddwalker3744]

I don't have a favorite member prob Kate I guess but Ricky was absolutely incredible, RIP

[@garywheeler60]

Love Shak best video ever created

[@Italy55]

They are from Planet Claire 🛸

[@dropdog395]

I always though Ricky should have been buried in that cemetery next to Baldwin Hall. Oconee Hill is nice but so lonely.

[@annedixon2528]

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

[@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 ☹️

[@salome767]

"Good Stuff" was my favorite!

[@Italy55]

and Dead Beat Club 💕💕💕💕

[@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😭☺️😊😊😂😂🤣

[@blessedbowmanmichelle]

Love love the ,b 52 s....

[@kristopherdetar4346]

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

[@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 !

[@Josh-m9h2s]

Not that it matters but i learned about 3 years ago that every member of the band is gay except the blond. I knew Fred was i had no idea about the others. And one more thing i want to know why is the guitarist featured on the ablum cover with the singers and the rest of band isn't. Thei always include him in interviews and everything else. There is a drummer keyboard player and a bass player so why r they not included

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Because 4 of them are B-52', the others just musicians, they are not in the band.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

Did you watch the documentary really? He is not 'just guitarist', all of them formed the band right from the very beginning.

[@strettoasino9006]

If you close your eyes and just listen.. Sounds like Simpsons character's...

[@Italy55]

So unique and loved by many.

[@jerryrichards8172]

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

[@Italy55]

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

[@sparklemint2458]

LOVE 💖

[@golderjames]

Love

[@DavidMartins1]

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

[@theresa42213]

@10:30 Cindy in the left shot looks just like Gail Zappa to me. xD

[@thedillo]

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

[@WilliamDelorenzo-y9v]

if you are the only black or white or whatever in the room....so what

[@chrisk7626]

Love these guys love this documentary🎉

[@mevenstien]

✨️🙂✨️

[@bacchusdionysus7345]

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

[@keithclifton392]

Loved learning more about one of my favorite bands ever!

[@jonmathis]

Escape from New Jersey!!!

[@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!

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Love this band. Lyrics to think to, and beats to dance to. So was Ricky the drummer?

[@danmccarthy4700]

Ricky was the guitar player. Keith was the drummer but he switched to guitar after Ricky passed.