Famous fans say farewell to the B-52’s: ‘They got me to question my own prejudices’

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‘There’s a silly sexuality to them’ … (L-R) Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Ricky Wilson, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson.
‘There’s a silly sexuality to them’ … (L-R) Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Ricky Wilson, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson in 1980. Photograph: Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG/Getty Images

After 46 years, the Athens originals are taking off for good later this year. David Byrne, Boy George and more pay tribute to one of the most unusual pop bands ever

What other band has three great lead singers? Nobody can do what Fred Schneider does. And Cindy [Wilson] and Kate [Pierson] – I remember listening to Give Me Back My Man, and the quality of their voices was so strong and so powerful. And also to be able to be so funny – their music is so joyous and interesting, and such a celebration of independent thinking.

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