Historical Artist Profile
The B-52s
Biography & Overview
The B-52s are an American post-punk band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals). Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland permanently switched from drums to lead guitar.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Love Shack"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #3
"Roam"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #3
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
10 Charted Tracks
"Love Shack"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #2
"Rock Lobster/Planet Clai"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #12
"Roam"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #17
"Good Stuff"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #21
"Rock Lobster"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #37
"Give Me Back My Man"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #61
"Channel Z"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #61
"Tell It Like It T-I-Is"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #61
"Futu Generation"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #63
"Wig"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #79