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Small poster of the cover of the
self-titled debut album by the Athens, Georgia-based new wave band, The B-52's, originally released on July 6, 1979. The album features several of the band's most recognizable early hits, including "Rock Lobster," "Planet Claire," and "Dance This Mess Around".
Album Details
Release Date: July 6, 1979.
Label: Warner Bros. Records (catalog number BSK 3355).
Producer: Chris Blackwell.
Art Direction: The cover was designed by Tony Wright, who was credited as Sue Ab Surd.
Original Band Lineup
The cover depicts the five original members of the band:
Fred Schneider: Vocals
Kate Pierson: Vocals, organ
Cindy Wilson: Vocals, percussion
Ricky Wilson: Guitar
Keith Strickland: Drums, percussion
The band's name and their iconic look, featuring the large bouffant hairdos seen on the cover, were inspired by Southern slang for the "B-52" hairstyle. |
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