The Corduroy Road celebrates EP with show Oct 24, 2008
" The result will be a full-length album, with production set to begin in November at John Keane's Studios. Keane, who has a considerable background of collaboration with artists like R.E.M., Widespread Panic, The B-52's and Randall Bramblett, mastered "The Corduroy Road EP." "We're so excited to be able to work with somebody of John's caliber," says Carman. "It's a neat opportunity for us. " Although the Corduroy Road is primarily restricted to weekend performances due to the day jobs of its... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hail to the Lil' Chief! 'Lil' Bush: Resident Of The United States Season Two (Uncensored)' DVD Hits Stores on Tuesday, October 14 Oct 7, 2008
Guest Voices Include Kevin Federline, Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Fred Schneider And Kate Pierson (The B-52's), Joel And Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) And Joe Escalante ... Featured guest voices for the second season include Kevin Federline, Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson (The B-52's), Joel and Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) and Joe Escalante. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
IMPASSIONED, NOT RATIONED Oct 3, 2008
Yeah, you might hear a bit of Beatles and maybe some Smiths, but the bright interplay of keys, guitar and voice seems to best reference the B-52's. And, also, the band's songs liven up the party. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Out & About for Aug. 28 Aug 28, 2008
The day starts with a half marathon featuring bands performing at every mile along the course and ends with a concert by the B-52's. 5th Street Bridge Stage, 5th Street and the Oceanfront Boardwalk. (Carroll County Times, MD)
6/25: Cyndi Lauper tour Jun 19, 2008
What: Carson Kressley hosts an evening featuring Cyndi Lauper, Andy Bell, Wanda Sykes, the Puppini Sisters, the B-52's and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts ... The B-52's: The new-wave band may be long in tooth, but such tunes as Rock Lobster and Love Shack still put a smile on many faces. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The Ting Tings: the next big Ting? Jun 15, 2008
"I think the Ting Tings have elements of American music, the B-52's and Blondie and the White Stripes. Also, the trouble with British bands is they assume they can cover America in two weeks. Jules and Katie's work ethic is amazing. Word-of-mouth will be huge. This time last year I saw them play for 25 people in a muddy field on the 13th stage at Glastonbury, and it was so exciting I would bet every one of those people told 25 more people.". Meanwhile, the British press has already anointed the... (Boston Globe)
Cyndi Lauper's new album has a dance beat Jun 7, 2008
No doubt the song is playing well on her current "True Colors Tour" with The B-52's, Joan Jett and others, a tour fashioned for members and friends of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender community. Lauper and the GLBTs have been allies since she unleashed "She's So Unusual" nearly 25 years ago, and "Bring Ya to the Brink" only solidifies the bond. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Lauper and friends move audience with message and music Jun 2, 2008
"Funplex," the B-52's first album in 16 years, was released in March, and while the new tunes faithfully follow the old template, crowd-pleasing is the bottom line on this sort of mega-tour and the crowd was here to trip down memory lane. Indeed, vast swaths of folks who probably haven't pogo'd in a quarter century danced vertically to "Rock Lobster," while "Love Shack," "Private Idaho," and "Roam" proved indestructible. (Boston Globe)
Sunday's AIDS Walk Boston at the Esplanade Gets Tribute from Cyndi Lauper at True Colors Concert Tour Launch Rehearsal Jun 1, 2008
2 million for AAC. The True Colors Tour, including The B-52's, Rosie O'Donnell, The Clicks and hosted by infamous "Queer Eye Guy" Carson Kressley, kicks off its 24-city run on Saturday in Boston at the Bank of Boston Pavilion at 6 p.m. and moves Sunday to The Jones Beach Theater on Long Island and then to Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday. AIDS Walk Boston website: True Colors Tour website: Editor's Note -- AIDS Walk Boston: Interviews with people about why they walk, who they honor in tribute... (PR Newswire)
Patriot Place May 18, 2008
The event featured a 100-mile cycling adventure from the JFK Library in Boston to the reception site at Craigville beach along with a celebrity tandem bike race, clambake and concert by the B-52's. To learn more about Best Buddies log on to www. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Inspiration for Tedy's Team Apr 21, 2008
Fred Schneider and the B-52's have signed on to perform at the finish line at the Kennedy family compound on the Cape. Last year, Brady participated in the Hyannis Port events. (Boston Globe)
MTV rockers take hold of charts Apr 3, 2008
"Funplex" (Astralwerks), the return from the B-52's after a 15-year absence, sold 30,000 copies to start at No. 11. Other debuts include Enrique Iglesias' "95/08 Exitos" (Universal Latino) selling 22,000 (No. (Variety)
Day26 Upends Danity Kane To Debut At No. 1 Apr 3, 2008
The B-52's return to The Billboard 200 with their first studio album in nearly 16 years this week, as "Funplex" (Astralwerks) bows at No. 11 with 30,000 ... The B-52's last studio effort, "Good Stuff," peaked at No. 16 in July 1992. (MediaWeek.com)
Diddy Enjoys Second Week At #1, As 'Making The Band' Group Day26 Top Billboard Albums Chart Apr 3, 2008
Elsewhere on the chart, the B-52's return with Funplex, which claims the #11 slot after selling a reported 29,600 copies. Enrique Iglesias' 95/08 debuts at #18, generating 22 00004000 ,400 scans. (VHI.com -- Music News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Mar 25, 2008
The B-52's new "Funplex" sounds like someone was flipping through the party band's discography and these songs fell out from various points in the act's chronology. A capsule look at it, and other new releases. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
B-50-SOMETHINGS Mar 23, 2008
March 23, 2008 -- THE B-52's new CD, "Funplex," which hits stores on Tuesday, is the group's first new recording in 16 years. Listening to its breezy, quirky sounds, it's shocking to recall that the people who brought us "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack" are now in their 50s. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
B-52's first album of new century reflects the past perfectly Mar 21, 2008
I heard the B-52's practicing at Chick Piano and saw them come out of one of the rehearsal rooms - they were amazing. " Mmm hmm. If there's one thing you know if you know the B's, it's that the band loves Athens. Forever memorialized in 1989's album-heard-round-the-world, "Cosmic Thing," the town where members first screamed and strummed, danced and rocked on a Valentine's Day 31 years ago remains special to them, reports vocalist Cindy Wilson. The last resident Georgian of the four - being... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hail to the Lil' Chief! 'Lil' Bush' Begins a Second Term on COMEDY CENTRAL(R) March 13 at 10:30 P.M. Feb 26, 2008
Lil' George And His Cronies Lil' Condi, Lil' Rummy, and Lil' Cheney are Back For a Ten-Episode Run With an All-Star Line-up of Featured Guests Voices Including Kevin Federline, Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson (The B-52's),Joel and Benji Madden (Good Charlotte), Joe Escalante, Iggy Pop and Tim Meadows ... Featured guest voices for the second season include Kevin Federline, Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson (The B-52's), Joel and Benji Madden... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Whigs are riding high Jan 24, 2008
Athens' party-rocking legends the B-52's. Four-piece Atlanta crunk crew Dem Franchize Boys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Big day for 5 local bands Jan 23, 2008
Think Little Richard, the Allman Brothers, the Hampton Grease Band, R.E.M., the B-52's, the Brains, the Swimming Pool Q's, the Indigo Girls, the Black Crowes, Widespread Panic, Mastodon. The long, illustrious list could go on and on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* Locked and loaded Jan 18, 2008
Their influences are "Ween, the B-52's and Led Zeppelin," according to Davis. Or "anywhere from, let's say, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, Jane's Addiction, Ben Harper, Prince, a lot of weird bands," if you ask Taylor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
VeggieTales delivers an entertaining spoof Jan 11, 2008
The pace of the story is quick, there are catchy, silly songs -- including a delightful parody of the B-52's' "Rock Lobster" -- to keep the littlest Veggie fans happy, and the computer-generated animation is pleasingly colorful and amusing, especially in the rendering of some rock monsters and scalawag Robert the Terrible's hidden fortress. For those turned off by possible proselytizing, it's pretty mild here until a figure appears near the end and casts a more theological reading on the story. (Los Angeles Times)
Madfest remembers, honors beloved Clarke Central alum Dec 21, 2007
" Holmes was particularly pleased that Keane, his friend for more than 30 years and a celebrated producer whose client list includes R.E.M., the B-52's and Widespread Panic, agreed to participate despite not having all of his Strawberry Flats band mates to call upon. "John had known Madelyne since the second grade," says Holmes. "He's just an amazing guy. Not everybody from his regular band could make the show, so he's put a special band together just for this event and he's been a big help... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bonham: 'Time Will Tell' If Zep Keeps Playing Dec 19, 2007
Bonham returns to his regular drum chair in Foreigner at the end of the month for a couple of shows in Florida -- where he and his family reside -- including a New Year's Eve date with the B-52's at the Universal Studios Citywalk in Orlando. That show will be broadcast live by Comcast's CN8 network at 9 p.m. EST.. (MediaWeek.com)
Young musicians take the tech route to success Nov 30, 2007
Their album, Bang Bang Boom Cake, features members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The B-52's. Other young groups are taking the TV train to stardom. (USA Today)
More of this story Nov 24, 2007
One piece that most resembles a traditional rock song could have been influenced by the B-52's. The band and the cuckoos run through a collection of instruments, including electric bass, violin, viola, drums and electronics. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Yes Yes Vindictive Nov 17, 2007
The reference is all the clearer when the next song, Get What You Want, has an almost gleeful appropriation of one of those surf band-gone-nasty riffs so beloved of the B-52's' Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland. Later those keyboards try out some psychedelic moves and beerhouse piano, we get some Cure or Siouxsie and the Banshees goth menace, violins keep sticking their noses in and someone somewhere begins to channel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Black Dahlia Murder set to rock Jakarta Nov 3, 2007
The B-52's are back, baby. On Feb. 26 Astralwerks records will release Funplex, the first studio album from The B-52's since the release of Good Stuff in 1992. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Pylon fans can 'gyrate' again Nov 1, 2007
In addition to Stipe, the liner notes for the expanded and remastered "Gyrate" include contributions from the B-52's Fred Schneider and Gang of Four drummer Hugo Burnham. Pylon played with every one of those bands in its earlier days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
B-52's Getting The Party Started Again Oct 31, 2007
" "Funplex," which follows 1992's "Good Stuff" and the two new songs which graced 1998's "Time Capsule: Songs For a Future Generation," was recorded with producer Steve Osborne (New Order, KT Tunstall) over two sessions earlier this year in upstate New York and Athens, Ga. A couple of songs are being considered for the first single -- including the opening and closing tracks, "Pump" and "Keep This Party Going" -- and Schneider says that between now and the album's release, the B-52's plan to... (Billboard.com)
Music: They Might Be Giants returns to Athens Oct 26, 2007
There's something exciting about getting that kind of recognition, but I don't think we want to bask in it for too long." "The Else" features tracks produced by the Dust Brothers (Beck, Beastie Boys, Korn, Linkin Park) and Pat Dillett, who has worked on six previous TMBG albums, as well as releases by David Byrne, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and The B-52's. Flansburgh calls the band's latest album a "super-solid effort" that more closely resembles their live show than past releases. "It's hard... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Woodstock weekend Oct 18, 2007
Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel (845-688-7200; ), run by Kate Pierson of the B-52's rock band, is about 12 miles from Woodstock at 5191 Rte. 28 in Mount Tremper. (Newsday -- Health)
Athens-based rock trio proud of its college town roots Oct 17, 2007
Other famous bands from the city of Athens include the B-52's, Of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel and the Indigo Girls. Whigs guitarist, keyboardist and singer Parker Gispert said a big reason Athens is such a draw for bands is its low cost of living. (Daily Collegian, PA)
A&E NOTEBOOK: Pylon, R.E.M. Oct 4, 2007
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'She'd do anything to be a star' Sep 30, 2007
Back then Kamins was party DJ for Talking Heads, an A&R man for Chris Blackwell's Island Records and DJing at the Danceteria, where the beautiful people went to hear the cream of alternative acts, from the Buzzcocks and Magazine to the Cramps, Birthday Party and the B-52's. Madonna, he remembers, was just one of the personalities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
24 Hour Bar Crawl Aug 23, 2007
King of the night: Joseph Combs, celebrating his 33rd birthday, sings "Love Shack" by the B-52's at Metro on Massachusetts Avenue. Decked out: Joe Walker, 29, (back, center) and friends hang out on the back deck of Connor's Pub in Broad Ripple. (The Indianapolis Star -- Entertainment)
SingStar 90s Aug 15, 2007
Highlights include Love Shack by the B-52's, REM's Everybody Hurts, Unbelievable from EMF, Natalie Imbruglia's Torn, the Cure's Friday I'm in Love and Wannabe from the Spice Girls. Meanwhile, the likes of Zombie from the Cranberries and Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by Crash Test Dummies will challenge even the most adept performers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Getting to know-know-know them Aug 10, 2007
Instead of cloistering themselves away in a European studio, Laursen and Mortensen recorded the album over eight days in studios across America with a list of drool-inducing guest stars: In Atlanta they recorded the song "Take My Time" with Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson of the B-52's ... As teenagers, the two scoured record shops and collected vinyl from bands like the B-52's ... Ten years later, the B-52's contacted Junior Senior and told the pair that "D-D-Don't Stop" inspired them to return... (Boston Globe)
Shane's picks Jul 27, 2007
BACK TO BOOGALOO: You could be forgiven for thinking that Georgia Music Hall of Famers the B-52's had called it quits. It's been three years since they played in Atlanta and 15 years since they released a new album. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
18 facts about America's longest-running sitcom Jul 26, 2007
Among the notables have been three Beatles (Ringo, Paul and George), Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Ramones, James Brown, Peter Frampton, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, Hank Williams Jr., U2, Elton John, The B-52's, Britney Spears, The Who, R.E.M., 'N Sync, Mick and Keith, Elvis Costello, Little Richard and Blink 182. 12. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dozens Of 'Simpsons' Songs Bundled For 'Testify'... Jul 13, 2007
Several veteran acts are represented here, including singer/songwriters Jackson Browne and Shawn Colvin, former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, the B-52's and the Baha Men ... "The Simpsons Main Title Theme""Testify""The Very Reason That I Live" (featuring Kelsey Grammer)"He's the Man" (featuring Shawn Colvin)"Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl""The Simpsons End Credits Theme" (performed By Los Lobos)"Ode to Branson""Sold Separately""Island of Sirens""They'll Never Stop the Simpsons""You're a... (Billboard.com)
Whigs, Drive-By Truckers Jun 21, 2007
NOW IN ITS 11TH YEAR, AthFest has become widely recognized as one of the South's great music festivals, paying tribute to the vibrant music scene that gave birth to R.E.M., the B-52's, the Elephant 6 collective and a host of other influential acts. More than 180 artists are slated to perform this year, from main stage headliners Perpetual Groove (Friday), the Whigs (Saturday) and Drive-By Truckers (Sunday) to a 19-venue club crawl, which includes Jack Logan, David Barbe and Modern Skirts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Charlottesville in the summer Jun 16, 2007
Other artists coming to the Pavilion include Lyle Lovett, The B-52's and Nickel Creek with Fiona Apple. Paramount Director of Marketing Kristen Gleason said she was also pleased with the artists, not all of them musicians, coming to the Paramount. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
B-52s Wrapping Work On First Album In 15 Years... Jun 7, 2007
Schneider said the 11 new tracks will maintain the B-52's danceable, party vibe but will showcase some new directions for a band that helped put Athens on the map as a hotbed of alternative music. "There's more electronica on it," he said. (Billboard.com)
B-52's finish first new 'stuff' in 15 years Jun 7, 2007
Schneider said the 11 new tracks will maintain the B-52's danceable, party vibe but will showcase some new directions for a band that, along with R.E.M., helped put Athens on the map as a hotbed of alternative music. "There's more electronica on it," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The B-52's and Olympic Athlete Shaun White Added to Camp Jeep(R) 2007 Lineup Jun 5, 2007
- The B-52's to close annual owner event on Saturday, July 28 ... June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The B-52's, known as the world's greatest party band, and Shaun White, the Olympic gold-medal winning snowboarder, will join a star-studded lineup at Camp Jeep 2007, the annual "owners only" three-day mix of off-road driving and other family- friendly outdoor activities, to be held July 26-28 at the Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson County, Va ... In addition to the B-52's, who will close the annual... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Second Junior Senior Set Finally Hitting U.S.... May 26, 2007
The centerpiece of this sonically mashed-up collection is "Take My Time," which features the unmistakable harmonizing of the B-52's' Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. Also figuring into the feisty mix are Le Tigre, Peaches, Motown girl group the Velvelettes and Alabama organist Spooner Oldham. (Billboard.com)
Fun Wedding Dance Music May 22, 2007
The B-52's-- Love Shack. The Bangles-- Walk Like an Egyptian. (Suite101.com)
Evil Dead The Musical - Original Cast Recording May 4, 2007
"Do The Necronomicon" is like a twisted netherworld cross between "Do The Timewarp" and something that the B-52's might have concocted for just such a musical. 1. (IGN FilmForce)
Marketing VP enjoys return to rock 'n' roll roots Apr 27, 2007
It was the mid-1980s, R.E.M. and The B-52's were all the rage and "everybody formed a band and learned three chords," Stuart, a journalism major at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, recalled. The group, One Plus Two (it started as one girl and two guys and eventually grew to four members), wrote original "dance-able rock" songs and toured as far north as Richmond, Va. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
BET Upfront '07 Invites Advertisers to 'Follow The Leader' with an Innovative Slate of 16 Original Shows Apr 19, 2007
Athens is known as the home of REM and the B-52's. It's also the home of a group of black slackers caught in that awkward period between college and a "real career" - when you're a nobody trying to be a somebody. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From Iggy Pop to the Pipettes, it's all at SXSW Mar 19, 2007
It was like the B-52's jamming with the Sugarhill Gang. Architecture in Helsinki, a quirky-jammy-electro-symphonic octet from Australia, saw fit to layer samplers and congas, hollering and funk bass, folk-pop, and Krautrock. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Local music scene to get 'Chronic' Feb 27, 2007
musical pedigree including the B-52's, Widespread Panic and newer acts such as Danger Mouse and Of Montreal. But no one seems to remember that first EP that put R.E.M. on the map, the one that transformed a college town into a musical mecca. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Office playlist leads only to disharmony Feb 11, 2007
And yesterday, the 15-year-old student I was tutoring sang parts of "Rock Lobster," a quirky 1979 release by the B-52's that I've never heard on a work station. "Ever hear that song?" he asked me. (Boston Globe)
