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With The Wild Crowd! Live In Athens, GA
''With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA'' is the first official live album and DVD release by American new wave band The B-52s. The concert was recorded on February 18, 2011 at The Classic Center in the band's hometown of Athens, Georgia, commemorating the 34th anniversary of their first performance as a group on February 14, 1977. The audio recording was released on October 10, 2011 on CD and iTunes by Eagle Records, while a DVD and Blu-ray release followed on March 20, 2012 by Eagle Records' parent company, Eagle Rock Entertainment. Track listing Personnel ;The B-52's *Fred Schneider – vocals * Kate Pierson – vocals *Cindy Wilson – vocals *Keith Strickland – guitar *Tracy Wormworth – bass *Sterling Campbell Sterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including The B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper, Nena, Grayson Hugh, Spandau Ballet, Gustavo Cerati and Davi ... – d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The B-52's
The B-52's, also styled as The B-52s, are an American new wave 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), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards). Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland switched from drums to lead guitar. The band also added various members for albums and live performances. The group evoked a "thrift shop aesthetic", in Bernard Gendron's words, by drawing from 1950s and 1960s pop sources, trash culture, and rock and roll. Schneider, Pierson, and Wilson sometimes use call-and-response-style vocals (Schneider's often humorous sprechgesang contrasting with Wilson's and Pierson's melodic harmonies), and their guitar- and keyboard-driven instrumentation is their trademark sound, which was also set apart from their contemporaries by the unusual guitar tuning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Strickland
Julian Keith Strickland (born October 26, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the founding members of The B-52s. He was born in Athens, Georgia. Originally the band's drummer, Strickland switched to guitar after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985. Strickland also plays keyboards and bass guitar on many of The B-52s recordings, and has occasionally provided backing vocals. Strickland composes the music for The B-52s. He said of the process: "Ricky and I used to write the music together, but now I write the individual instrument parts and arrange the instrumental compositions myself. I'm trying to convey a feeling when I compose. I think of my instrumentals as soundscapes – the chord progressions, rhythms, harmonics and musical direction are used to evoke various sonic atmospheres or moods." Strickland came out as gay in 1992. On December 13, 2012, Strickland retired from touring for the B-52s. Fred Schneider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The B-52's (album)
''The B-52's'' is the debut album by the Athens, Georgia-based new wave band the B-52's. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as ''Sue Ab Surd''). ''The B-52's'' peaked at number 59 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2003, the television network VH1 named ''The B-52's'' the 99th greatest album of all time. Shortly before his death, John Lennon said he enjoyed the album. In his 1995 book, ''The Alternative Music Almanac'', Alan Cross placed the album ninth on the list of ''10 Classic Alternative Albums''. In 2020, ''The B-52's'' was ranked number 198 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Critical reception Critical reception for ''The B-52's'' was generally favorable; critics praised the album's kitschy lyri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Ayers
Jeremy Ayers (1948 – October 24, 2016) was an American artist, writer, photographer, and musician. Ayers was a member of the Athens, Georgia, creative community, published three books of photography, and co-wrote songs for The B-52's and R.E.M. In 2021, a newly discovered species of ant ('' Strumigenys ayersthey'') was named in his honor. Life and death Born Charles Jeremy Ayers, he grew up in Athens, Georgia where his father Robert H. Ayers taught theology at the University of Georgia. He became involved (as "Sylva Thinn") with Andy Warhol's Factory in the 1970s. Ayers wrote for ''Interview'' and published three books of photography (''Aeronautica'', 2011; ''Today in New York'', 2011; and ''Occupy!'', 2012), which featured scenes from Athens, New York City street life, and Occupy Wall Street. Ayers was credited as co-writer of " 52 Girls" from the debut album of The B-52's. He also worked with fellow Athens musicians R.E.M., co-writing the song " Old Man Kensey" from the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Thing
''Cosmic Thing'' is the fifth studio album by American new wave band the B-52's, released in 1989. It contains the singles " Love Shack" and " Roam". The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985. Six of the album's songs were produced by Nile Rodgers in New York City, and the remaining four by Don Was in upstate New York. The band embarked on the Cosmic Tour to promote the album. Background and recording Following Wilson's death and the short promotional campaign for their 1986 album '' Bouncing Off the Satellites'', the group mutually agreed to part ways indefinitely. The group's popularity had declined in the late 1980s, so it was unknown, both to the public and amongst the group, whether the band would record another album in the foreseeable future. In 1988, prompted by drummer/guitarist Keith Strickland, the band began to group together and write new songs. Cindy Wilson described this as a healing process for herself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roam
Real-time optimally adapting mesh (ROAM) is a continuous level of detail algorithm that optimizes terrain meshes. On modern computers, sometimes it is more effective to send a small amount of unneeded polygons to the GPU, rather than burden the CPU with LOD (Level of Detail) calculations—making algorithms like geomipmapping more effective than ROAM. This technique is used by graphics programmers in order to produce high quality displays while being able to maintain real-time frame rates. Algorithms such as ROAM exist to provide a control over scene quality versus performance in order to provide HQ scenes while retaining real-time frame rates on hardware. ROAM largely aims toward terrain visualization, but various elements from ROAM are difficult to place within a game system. To assist regional geological mapping, more abundant and visualized expression forms are highly needs. Thus, the 3D terrain model is adopted as the carrier for the demands in many correlative fields. Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whammy!
''Whammy!'' is the third studio album by American new wave band the B-52's, released on April 27, 1983 in the United States, with Warner Bros. Records as the primary label. It was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in December 1982 and produced by Steven Stanley. The album spawned three singles: "Legal Tender", " Whammy Kiss", and "Song for a Future Generation". The album entered the ''Billboard'' 200 twice in 1983, reaching both number 29 and 171 throughout the year, while "Legal Tender" reached the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, as well as the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play Singles chart alongside its two respective singles. The band's goal with ''Whammy!'' was to update their signature sound with drum machines and synthesizers. The album was also the first to feature vocal performances by all five members of the band, as exemplified in "Song for a Future Generation". This was the final album the B-52's released before guitarist and founding member Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whammy Kiss
"Whammy Kiss" is the second single released by The B-52's from their 1983 album ''Whammy!''. The song reached number nine on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, along with the album tracks "Legal Tender Legal tender is a form of money that courts of law are required to recognize as satisfactory payment for any monetary debt. Each jurisdiction determines what is legal tender, but essentially it is anything which when offered ("tendered") in ..." and " Song for a Future Generation." Track listing # "Whammy Kiss" – 5:20 # " Song for a Future Generation" – 7:54 Chart positions {{The B-52's 1983 singles The B-52's songs Songs written by Fred Schneider Songs written by Kate Pierson Songs written by Keith Strickland Songs written by Cindy Wilson Warner Records singles 1983 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funplex (song)
"Funplex" is a song recorded by The B-52s. It is the title track and first single from the band's eighth full-length studio album '' Funplex''. The single was released to iTunes Store's internationally as a digital download on 29 January 2008. Remixes Remixes of the track by Peaches, Cansei de Ser Sexy and Scissor Sisters were released digitally on 5 March 2008. Music video A music video was filmed in West Hollywood on March 1, 2008 and featured a cameo appearance at the end by RuPaul, who appeared in the video for "Love Shack". The video features the band performing in a CGI shopping mall and premiered on MySpace on March 26, 2008. References to mall culture Lyrics in the song, "Private property–hippie be quiet / Your peace sign T-shirt / Could cause a riot" refer to the 2003 Crossgates Mall T-shirt censorship controversy. The 'Cansei de Ser Sexy' remix of Funplex is featured in the dancing video game, '' Just Dance'' for the Nintendo Wii. It also appears as DLC on Xbox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give Me Back My Man
"Give Me Back My Man" is a song written and recorded by the American rock band the B-52's. It was released as the second single from their album ''Wild Planet'' (1980), and is one of many solo vocal performances from Cindy Wilson in the band's earlier years. Live performances "Give Me Back My Man" was a staple in The B-52's' concerts in the 1980s and was usually one of the first few songs played. Early on, it was played mostly as it was on the record, with Schneider adding glockenspiel. After the release of the ''Party Mix!'' album in 1981, the band performed "Give Me Back My Man" and others in the extended style in which they were presented on that album. The song was re-integrated into the set of the B-52's' 2008 Funplex tour. Track listing Adapted from Discogs. # "Give Me Back My Man" — 3:52 # "Give Me Back My Man" — 3:42 (instrumental) Chart performance The song charted on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart along with album track "Party Out of Bounds" and prior single " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mesopotamia (EP)
''Mesopotamia'' is an EP by American new wave band the B-52's, released in 1982. It was produced by David Byrne of Talking Heads and was originally planned to be the band's third studio album. Due to conflicts with Byrne and record label pressure, recording sessions were aborted prematurely and only six of ten songs to be completed were released. The record was distributed as a 12-inch EP by Warner Bros. in the U.S. and by Island Records on vinyl and cassette in the UK and other non-U.S. markets. ''Mesopotamia'' is considered a departure in style for the B-52's, with Byrne and the band adding additional instruments, vocal overdubs, horns, synthesizers and layered percussion. A larger emphasis was placed on production after the raw sound of their 1979 eponymous debut album and the slightly more produced sound of their second album, ''Wild Planet'' (1980). Background ''Mesopotamia'' was initially conceived by the B-52's in October 1981, following the release of their previous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Planet
''Wild Planet'' is the second studio album by the B-52's, released in 1980. As with their first album, the B-52's traveled to Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas to record ''Wild Planet''. Several of the songs from the album had been concert staples since 1978. The band deliberately did not record them for their first album because they had too many tracks and wanted a strong second album, knowing that performing the tracks live would make fans look forward to it. Rhett Davies co-produced the album, and more emphasis was put on production for ''Wild Planet''. ''Wild Planet'' was quickly certified gold. Film director Gus Van Sant thanks the band in the credits of the 1991 film ''My Own Private Idaho'' for the use of the song title "Private Idaho". The song itself is not referred to anywhere in the movie. Critical reception ''Billboard'' gave ''Wild Planet'' a positive review, calling it an improvement over the band's debut album and "a cinch for hot rotation in rock-orien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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