The B-52's

American New Wave / Art Pop band formed in Athens, Georgia, USA in 1976.  Kate Pierson (b. 27 April 1948, Weehawken, New Jersey, USA; organ/vocals)  Cindy Wilson (b. 28 February 1957, Athens, Georgia, USA; guitar/vocals)  Ricky Wilson (b. 19 March 1953, Athens, Georgia, USA d. 12 October 1985; guitar)  Fred Schneider (b. 1 July 1951, Newark, New Jersey, USA; keyboards/vocals)  Keith Strickland (b. 26 October 1953, Athens, Georgia, USA; drums. Later switched to guitar after Ricky Wilson's passing.)