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News Articles: B-52s

at “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a 100th birthday tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Tuesday, September 17. Photo by Rick Diamond/The Carter Center

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Star-studded performance in Atlanta honors former President Jimmy Carter

Musical artists paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday in celebration of his upcoming birthday. Artists and community leaders praised Carter’s legacy inside and outside of the White House as they walked the red carpet at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

September 18, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis
Fred Schneider of the American new wave rock band The B-52s, performs during the Corona Capital music festival in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

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It's not a rock, it's the Athens Rock Lobsters. New minor league team honors B-52s

It's not a rock. It's the Athens Rock Lobsters. Ah-ah-ah-ah! The minor-league hockey team that will begin play next season in the home of the University of Georgia paid homage to the city's rich musical heritage by choosing a nickname associated with one of its most famous bands.

May 16, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Matthew Lineham creates art inspired by new wave artists

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Dragon Con exhibitor creates portraits of new wave acts, including Georgia bands

Matthew Lineham, 34, is a Dragon Con exhibitor and New York-based artist who creates images of new wave musicians. His work is inspired by stained-glass church windows and the colorful clothing and personalities of bands from the MTV era, including Athens, Ga. groups R.E.M. and the B-52's.

September 01, 2022
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  • Kristi York Wooten
A pair of wigs that belonged to Cindy Wilson of the B-52's.

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The B-52's to launch a U.S. farewell tour this summer

The quirky dance-pop outfit The B-52s are hitting the road one last time for a final tour this summer that will roam from coast to coast. Their North American farewell tour will visit 10 cities across the U.S., kicking off Aug. 22 in Seattle and ending Nov. 11 in Atlanta.

April 26, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Georgia Ambassador Andrew Young speaks at a statue unveiling on March 10, 2022 following the Peace Walk honoring his upcoming 90th birthday.

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Ambassador Andrew Young celebrates 90th birthday with peace walk

Civil rights icon and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young turns 90 on Saturday. He’s celebrating with four days of events. On Thursday, hundreds gathered for a peace walk through downtown Atlanta.

March 10, 2022
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  • Amanda Andrews
In this May 30, 2009 file photo, Little Richard performs at The Domino Effect, a tribute concert to New Orleans rock and roll musician Fats Domino, at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans. Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, has died Saturday, May 9, 2020.

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African-American Music Appreciation Month About More Than Stellar Songs

It was 1979 when then-President Jimmy Carter introduced the country's first ever observance of Black Music Month. The month was established to recognize the economic and cultural power of Black music, as well as those who make and promote it.

June 30, 2021
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Tiffany Griffith

On Second Thought For Thursday, March 8, 2018

All hour, we look back at some of the best conversations by Celeste Headlee, who stepped down last week as host of On Second Thought. The B-52’s have...

March 08, 2018
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  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 2 more

On Second Thought For Wednesday, March 7, 2018

All hour, we look back at some of the best conversations by Celeste Headlee, who stepped down last week as host of On Second Thought. Colin Mochrie may...

March 08, 2018
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  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 2 more

On Second Thought For Tuesday, November 14, 2017

This summer, 27 so-called micronations gathered in Dunwoody, Georgia for MicroCon 2017. A micronation is defined as a small, self-proclaimed entity...

November 14, 2017
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  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

On Second Thought For Friday, September 15, 2017

The B-52s made it big. And the iconic band from Athens takes the stage in their home state tonight, Sept. 15, at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. We revisit...

September 15, 2017
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  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

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