The B-52s originated as a New Wave rock band formed in 1976. The B-52s' sound is marked by the vocals -- the female harmonies of Wilson and Pierson, and the generally spoken-word or sprechgesang male vocal counterpoint of Fred Schneider. The resulting unique "guy vs. gals" vocals, sometimes used in call and response style (as in their songs "Private Idaho"), is a trademark of the band. Presenting as a positive, enthusiastic, slightly wacky party band, the B-52s have focused on songs telling tall tales ("Rock Lobster," "Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland"), glorifying wild youth ("Love Shack," "Deadbeat Club"), or celebrating wild romance ("Strobe Light," "Hot Pants Explosion"), all set to a danceable New Wave beat. The band's name comes from a particular beehive hairdo resembling the nose cone of the aircraft of the same name.
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