I saw them back in the 70's, in Houston. The characters in the audience were as entertaining as the group. The guitar player was missing 2 strings on his guitar, but I'm not sure he was aware of it. It was a CRAZY show, and lots of fun!
id love to go see them live, i wonder if they still tour over here in the UK - ive done 3 reactions to these guys now (next one comes out next week) and everytime ive laughed and enjoyed them!
@@Azimov-REACTS They are doing a residency at the Venician in Las Vegas. I saw them there last year. They are doing another round there in the spring. They had been saying they were retiring.
Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland did most of the instrument playing in the studio. Early Live shows, Cindy Wilson (The one you called the dancer) played rums, Keith S. and Kate Pierson played keys while Keith also played bass and Ricky played the shit out of the guitar. Ricky and Cindy were siblings. Ricky died in '86 and Keith took over on guitars. Ricky was a master of understated playing. In this video, it's all lip-synch, but Ricky still plays every chord, even if he does fake the lead licks a bit.
Consider the musical context in which this music caught fire. If you look at the horrible 1970's crap that was at the top of the charts in April 1978 when Rock Lobster dropped, better yet force yourselves to actually listen to that garbage, you will appreciate why this song and this band were such a big deal.
If these poor fellas only knew how much fun it was to party with the B52s back in the day, they would be so jealous.
I saw them back in the 70's, in Houston. The characters in the audience were as entertaining as the group. The guitar player was missing 2 strings on his guitar, but I'm not sure he was aware of it. It was a CRAZY show, and lots of fun!
id love to go see them live, i wonder if they still tour over here in the UK - ive done 3 reactions to these guys now (next one comes out next week) and everytime ive laughed and enjoyed them!
I saw them in ‘79 in a bar. Iconic. 😁
I saw them in Austin with the Judy's. Incredible show
These guys were the BOMB!!!!
Good reaction. "52 Girls" is a cool song from their first album. "Debbie" is another good tune. It's an ode to Debbie Harry from Blondie.
This is great thankyou, ive added theses songs to my list 👍👍
If I could have been a roadie for any band it would have been for these guys.
Love the song. Love the B-52s... Ive been to 13 concerts and every time was a party 🎉
Do they still tour? If so I have to check them out if they come to town the UK!
@@Azimov-REACTS They are doing a residency at the Venician in Las Vegas. I saw them there last year. They are doing another round there in the spring. They had been saying they were retiring.
You could be whatever you wanted to be with The B’s and no one cared. Just dance.
Legal Tender and Song For A Future Generation are also good early B-52's songs. Not as quirky as Rock Lobster or Private Idaho, but still fun.
Ive recorded Song for a future Generation - it will be released next week 😁 - and its definitely fun haha
I LOVE b-52's
Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland did most of the instrument playing in the studio. Early Live shows, Cindy Wilson (The one you called the dancer) played rums, Keith S. and Kate Pierson played keys while Keith also played bass and Ricky played the shit out of the guitar.
Ricky and Cindy were siblings. Ricky died in '86 and Keith took over on guitars. Ricky was a master of understated playing. In this video, it's all lip-synch, but Ricky still plays every chord, even if he does fake the lead licks a bit.
Austin Powers was based in late 60s psychadelic pop culture ✌️ ☮️
Consider the musical context in which this music caught fire. If you look at the horrible 1970's crap that was at the top of the charts in April 1978 when Rock Lobster dropped, better yet force yourselves to actually listen to that garbage, you will appreciate why this song and this band were such a big deal.
Ok, now do “Love Shack”