New Wave Greats The B-52s to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: Now That’s a ‘Cosmic Thing’
The Go-Go’s are set to speak in honor of their fellow survivors from the new wave scene of the 1970s and 1980s.
In a significant honor, New Wave band The B-52s will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 29 at 11:30 a.m. PT. The group, which achieved immense success with their 1989 hit "Love Shack," will be joined by fellow new wave survivors The Go-Go’s and comedian Fred Armisen at the event. Richard Blade, a SiriusXM radio personality, will serve as the emcee.
The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s website. The B-52s' star can be found in front of Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard. The band's peak came with their 1989 album "Cosmic Thing," which reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 65 weeks. Their subsequent album, "Good Stuff," also received recognition with a Grammy nomination for best alternative music album.
Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976, The B-52s initially consisted of Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland. However, Ricky Wilson passed away in 1985, leading Strickland to switch from drums to lead guitar. Their legacy includes a unique sound, energetic performances, and a lasting impact on the music industry that continues to resonate with fans.
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