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Frederick William Schneider III (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter and frontman of the rock band the B-52's, of which he is a founding member. Schneider is well known for his sprechgesang , which he developed from reciting poetry over guitars.
The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. [8] The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith ...
Aug 10, 2022 · In late July, the singers Fred Schneider, 70; Kate Pierson, 74; and Cindy Wilson, 65, gathered in a SoHo hotel suite for an 80-minute free-for-all punctuated by raucous laughter, as well as...
Feb 22, 2022 · Fred Schneider tells the origin story of the B-52’s and how their first hit, “Rock Lobster,” inspired John Lennon’s return to music.
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- The Howard Stern Show
Jul 17, 2022 · Fred Schneider is the lead singer of The B-52s, a quirky and influential rock band that emerged from Athens, Georgia. He and his bandmates talk about their origins, their hits, their losses and their comeback in this CBS News profile.
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- Mary Raffalli,Mike Levine
Sep 11, 2017 · The B-52s vocalists talk about their 40th anniversary, their new albums with different collaborators, and their creative process. They also share their memories of Ricky Wilson, their late guitarist and co-founder.
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Discover the history, music and style of the iconic rock band the B-52s, who influenced generations of fans and artists.