Album: Cosmic Thing by The B-52s (1989)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Cheerful
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: Album

Description: Cosmic Thing is the fifth studio album by new wave band The B-52's, released in 1989. It contains the singles "Love Shack" and "Roam," which remain two of their most popular tunes. The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of former guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985.

Artist Background: The B-52s are an American rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, cowbell), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards), Cindy Wilson (vocals, tambourine, bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). Following Ricky Wilson's death in 1985 Strickland switched to guitar. Then they added Tracy Wormworth (bass), Sterling Campbell (drums) and Paul Gordon (keyboards). Rooted in New Wave and 1960s rock and roll, the group later co... Part of the  Athens, Georgia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the  Athens, Georgia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Rock/Pop, Cheerful, 1980s, Album, Warner Bros. Records

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Cosmic Thing is the fifth studio album by new wave band The B-52's, released in 1989. It contains the singles "Love Shack" and "Roam," which remain two of their most popular tunes. The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of former guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985.

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