The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an errant apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in...
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This is the discography and videography of American rock band The B-52s. The B-52's 1979–1989 (1989) VHS. (Certified Platinum by RIAA) The B-52's Time...
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In spring 1967, B-52s began flying from U-Tapao Airfield in Thailand so that refueling was not required. B-52s were employed during the Battle of Ia Drang...
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Ricky Wilson (guitarist) (redirect from Ricky Wilson (The B-52's))
the original guitarist and founding member of rock band the B-52s. Born in Athens, Georgia, Wilson was the brother of fellow member Cindy Wilson. The...
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"The B-52's: The B-52s". Rolling Stone. No. 933. Archived from the original on June 2, 2007. Retrieved March 22, 2004. Considine, J. D. (2004). "The B-52's"...
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Cosmic Thing (redirect from Dry County (The B-52s song))
Cosmic Thing is the fifth studio album by American new wave band the B-52s, released in 1989 by Reprise Records. It contains the hit singles "Love Shack"...
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Tracy Wormworth (category The Waitresses members)
1958) is an American bass guitarist who has played with the B-52s since 1990. She was a member of the Waitresses and has been a session player for numerous...
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Cindy Wilson (category The B-52's members)
Gotrich, Lars. "For The First Time In 40 Years, The B-52s' Cindy Wilson Goes Solo". NPR. Retrieved September 9, 2017. "The B-52s' Cindy Wilson's Solo...
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Kate Pierson (category The B-52's members)
member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard...
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Keith Strickland (category The B-52's members)
one of the founding members of the B-52s. He was born in Athens, Georgia. Originally the band's drummer, Strickland switched to guitar after the death...
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relies on the traditional, hand-made preparation. This method of the preparation is called "building", as opposed to blending or shaking, thus, B-52s are "built...
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Operation Linebacker II (category Aerial operations and battles of the Vietnam War)
During the operation, the USAF told the press that 17 B-52s were lost but later, the USAF told Congress that only 13 B-52s were lost. Nine B-52s that returned...
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Sterling Campbell (category The The members)
songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including the B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper, Nena, Grayson Hugh, Spandau Ballet...
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Love Shack (redirect from The Love Shack)
wave band the B-52s from their fifth studio album, Cosmic Thing (1989). It was released on June 20, 1989, and was produced by Don Was. The song was a...
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Bouncing off the Satellites is the fourth studio album by American new wave band the B-52s, released on September 8, 1986, by Warner Bros. Records. It...
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Rock Lobster (redirect from Rock Lobster (B-52's song))
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The B-52s – The B-52's". AllMusic. Retrieved July 29, 2013. "500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 147 – The B-52's, 'Rock Lobster'"....
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Funplex (category The B-52's albums)
Funplex is the seventh studio album (eighth overall) by the B-52s, recorded during 2006 and 2007. The album was released on March 25, 2008, by Astralwerks...
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Fred Schneider (category The B-52's members)
"Party Out Of Bounds by The B-52s". Songfacts. Retrieved May 14, 2021. Ruggieri, Melissa (July 19, 2012). "Fred Schneider talks B-52s 35th anniversary". Access...
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artists including The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Wayne Shorter, Kris Kristofferson, Iggy Pop, The B-52s, Brian Wilson, Elton...
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Roam (redirect from Roam (B-52's song))
the B-52s released as the fourth single from their fifth studio album, Cosmic Thing (1989). The vocals are sung by Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. The...
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Wild Planet (category The B-52's albums)
Planet is the second studio album by American new wave band the B-52s, released in 1980 by Warner Bros. Records. As with their first album, the B-52's traveled...
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it's the Athens Rock Lobsters. New minor league team honors B-52s". AP News. Page, Fletcher. "Athens, welcome to the ice your ... Rock Lobsters?". The Atlanta...
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than the planned 244 B-1As. On 30 June 1977, Carter announced that the B-1A would be canceled in favor of ICBMs, SLBMs, and a fleet of modernized B-52s armed...
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The Wichita B-52s was an American professional indoor soccer team based in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in July 2013, the team made its debut in the Professional...
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the USAF, all of the B-2s, along with the nuclear-capable B-52s and the USAF's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), were transferred to the newly...
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Whammy! (category The B-52's albums)
performances by all five members of the band, as exemplified in "Song for a Future Generation". This was the final album the B-52s released before guitarist and...
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Planet Claire (category The B-52's songs)
"Planet Claire" is a song the B-52s released in July 1979 as the second single from their first album The B-52's. Based on Duane Eddy's version of Henry...
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Carpet bombing (section Bombing by the Western Allies)
days, B-52s flew 729 sorties and dropped 15,237 tons of bombs on Hanoi, Haiphong, and other targets. Originally 42 B-52s were committed to the war; however...
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Greg Suran (category The B-52's members)
American musician who is the lead guitarist in the B-52s, a role he performed since 2013. He replaced Keith Strickland on the road after Strickland announced...
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replace the fleets of B-1 and B-2 bombers, and could possibly replace B-52s in the future. Drew, James (26 February 2016). "USAF reveals Northrop's B-21 long-range...
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