The B-52s' wildest fashion moments
By Mary Sollosi June 12, 2018 at 11:30 AM EDT
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The fabulous fashion of the B-52s
The B-52s Standing in a Fountain
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“Everyone’s invited to our party,” says B-52s frontman Fred Schneider in EW’s LGBTQ special issue, on newsstands now. “We have an elderly man, we have a drag queen — they’re all invited.” After over 40 years with the band, Schneider looks back on some of their most memorable tracks for the special issue — but the only thing just as wonderful as the B-52s’ rocking catalog is their glittering wardrobe. In honor of Pride month and four-plus decades of the B-52s, check out some of the band’s most beautiful (and beehived) looks, ahead.
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A day at the beach
The B-52s in Bathing Suits
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Kate Pierson, in an understated jacket
Kate Pierson of the B-52s
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Dipping their toes
New Wave Group the B-52s
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A quiet night in
B-52s in a Messy Bedroom
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Kate Pierson, lady in red
Kate Pierson of The B-52's Performing in Concert
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A casual afternoon
The B-52s
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Performing in 1980
Music File Photos 1980's
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Accessorizing thoughtfully
The B-52s
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Color-coordinating onstage
Photo of B-52's and B52'S and Cindy WILSON and Fred SCHNEIDER and Kate PIERSON
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Kate Pierson, with a new 'do
The B-52's in Concert - January 19, 1979
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Feeling summery
Photo of B-52's and B52'S
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On Saturday Night Live in 1990
Saturday Night Live
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Onstage in 1992
B-52s in Concert at Ritz - 1992
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Performing in 1992
The B-52s in Concert 1992 - Mountain View CA
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At their own afterparty in 1993
After Party for The B-52's in Concert at Radio City Music Hall
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At a Flintstones event in 1993
The Flintstones Film Set
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At a 25th anniversary concert in 2002
B-52's 25th Anniversary Concert
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At ESPN's 25th anniversary celebration in 2004
ESPN's 25th Anniversary Celebration - Inside
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