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    Cindy Wilson’s 4 Favorite B-52s Songs

    Cindy Wilson, the extraordinary B-52, released her first solo album, Change, this fall on Kill Rock Stars. When I spoke with Wilson about the new album and about The B-52s (it’s their fortieth anniversary), I asked her to compile her four favorite B-52s songs. “I like the b-sides better than the ones we play all the time,” Cindy Wilson said. “I like the songs that are the weirdest and the quirkiest but there are still really cool things about them; either Ricky’s guitar riffs or Kate and my weird harmonies or some strange vocal.”     “Hero Worship” “53 Miles West of Venus” “Theme for a Nude Beach” “Topaz” To…

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    5 Great Duets Featuring Kate Pierson

        Kate Pierson of the B-52’s is pretty much always singing duets. In fact, the B-52’s are iconic for their male/female vocal team, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. Kate’s sexy and strong voice reaches farther than just one band. Here are five great duets she has been a part of!     “Chop Suey” by Ramones– Kate’s voice is heard immediately at the start of this with bandmate Cindy Wilson and the legendary Debbie Harry. What I would have given to be a fly on the wall during this recording. Their backing vocals really add a B-52s vibe to the Ramones. Too good!     2. “I…