The B-52s Quotes

United States,
1976

The B-52s (styled as The B-52's prior to 2008) is an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (lead guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums, rhythm guitar, keyboards). Ricky Wilson died from AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland switched from drums to lead guitar. The band also added touring members for albums and live performances.

People come up to me and tell me how they were in a dark place and our music helped them out. It's mind-blowing. It's not just 'Rock Lobster' or 'Love Shack' - there's much more there.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
With the solo stuff, it's like starting over from scratch. It's rolling up your sleeves and getting down to work.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
- Work
- Solo
- Scratch

I've told older friends to pick up the guitar because it's a great way to express yourself. It's not all about making money: it's about creating art and working with other people. It's a journey, and it's a really fun thing to do.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
- Art
- Friends
- Journey
It's time to do something different. Mind you, I'm grateful to have my career with The B-52s, but it's nice to have fun and play with my voice.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
- Different
- Career
- Voice
I had my hair down for a long time. I shaved my head, you know, a couple of years ago. And, then, I started to wear my hair short, and I thought that was cool. But, at the same time, I never want to put rules down on me and say, 'OK, I do this for this and this for that.' I just don't like rules. I don't.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
- Hair
- Rules
- Long Time
I get to play around with different ideas and beautiful melodies. I don't have to yell in a rock voice. I think you can get an emotional depth in the types of rooms we're playing that you can't find in larger rooms.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
- Play
- Rooms
- Melodies
When The B-52s started in the late '70s, music and the business was totally different. Obviously, it's easier for everyone to be able to work with music, record, and get good quality.

Cynthia Leigh Wilson The B-52s
- Music
- Business
- Quality