Athens, Georgia, has spawned more great rock bands than perhaps many music fans realize. Groups like R.E.M., of Montreal, and Drive-By Truckers have all come from the southern city. But one especially ...

John Lennon revealed what he thought about The B-52’s and their relationship to Yoko Ono’s songs. A member of The B-52’s discussed what she thought of Yoko as a musician. Yoko had a considerable ...

The B-52’s are an unlikely success story. Their flamboyant music draws inspiration from Italian composer Ennio Morricone, new wave, post-punk, and Yoko Ono. Most of the band members identify as LGBTQ+ ...

The B-52’s singer Kate Pierson gets into the Friday the 13th spirit with her new solo single “Every Day Is Halloween,” co-written by Sia. “‘Every Day Is Halloween’ is a haunting yet uplifting song ...

In the early ’80s, Athens, Georgia had the most exciting and hyped-up underground rock scene in the country. The college town was home to crossover alt-stars R.E.M. and the B-52’s, as well as tons of ...