The B-52's live in concert.
ON TOUR

The B-52's

52
critic concert reviews
electronic

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
52
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Real Live Certified  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 52 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The B-52's is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The B-52's concert reviews describe live shows and performances as lively, psychedelic, joyful, exhilarating, raucous, eccentric, and nostalgic.

ON TOUR

The Anthem, Washington, DC, United States (October 31); Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL, United States (November 2); Akins Ford Arena, Athens, United States (December 14)

FESTIVALS IN 2024

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Latest Release

Divinity On The Sand (Live) (11 January 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
electronic
Origin
Bio
The B-52's are an American rock band that formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia, United States. A major part of the new wave scene, the band started out as Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals, organ), Cindy Wilson (vocals, bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums).
Has Performed With
Simple Minds

Critic Concert Reviews

Rolling Stone (USA)

September 18, 2024
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‘Jimmy Carter 100’ Concert Unites the B-52’s, Drive-By Truckers, India Arie in Atlanta

Mercury News (USA)

October 31, 2022
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Famed rock act shimmies into town to say goodbye to fans

Local Spins (USA)

September 12, 2019
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Wednesday’s strong, late-summer storm forced the venue to cancel season’s penultimate show before the headliners could take the stage for their 40th anniversary tour appearance.

UK Music Reviews (UK)

July 3, 2019
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New wave and punk legends The B-52's are touring the UK for the first time since 2013 and they stopped off at the Royal Concert Hall to celebrate over forty years of delivering their infectious dance grooves and unmistakable vocals.

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

February 15, 2017
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Valentine’s Days 2017: Several thousand fans chose to spend the night with the music they love.

Vintage Rock (USA)

August 12, 2016
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Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, USA

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

April 23, 2016
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Pittsburgh, USA

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