The B-52’s are one of the most beloved bands in American pop music. From their early days in Athens, Ga., to their triumphant comeback with Cosmic Thing, they’ve experienced every high and low in the music industry. The new box set The Warner and Reprise Years celebrates the band’s career with nine limited edition LPs.
At the core is the trio of vocalists: Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, and Cindy Wilson. They’ve remained close friends through the decades, even when the future of the band was uncertain.
In this episode of Jordan and Demi, Jordan Edwards talks to Pierson about the history of the band. “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” and even their version of The Flinstones theme—here are the stories behind The B-52’s biggest hits and the bond formed between a few art school kids who loved to dance.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.