NEW YORK (AP) — The quirky dance-pop outfit The B-52s are hitting the street one final time for a closing tour this summer time that can roam from coast to coast.
“Nobody likes to throw a celebration greater than we do, however after nearly a half-century on the street, it’s time for one final blow-out,” stated Fred Schneider, co-founder and singer for the Athens, Georgia-based band, in a press release.
The band burst onto the New Wave scene in 1979 with songs like “Rock Lobster” and cracked the pop charts within the late ’80s with the occasion classics “Love Shack” and “Roam.”
Their North American farewell tour will go to 10 cities throughout the U.S., kicking off Aug. 22 in Seattle and ending Nov. 11 in Atlanta. Stops embody Boston, Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington D.C. Supporting the band can be The Tubes or KC & The Sunshine Band.
Tickets can be found at The B-52s.com.
“Who knew what began as a technique to have some enjoyable and play music for our buddies’ at home events in Athens in 1977 would evolve into over 45 years of creating music and touring the world. It’s been cosmic,” stated co-founder Kate Pierson in a press release.
Whereas the band could also be saying goodbye from the street, the members are the topic of a documentary to be launched in 2023 directed by Craig Johnson and produced by Fred Armisen.
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