Today in History - Oct. 26 Oct 26, 2009
Rock musician Keith Strickland (The B-52's) is 56. Actor D.W. Moffett is 55. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 25-31 Oct 22, 2009
Guitarist Keith Strickland of The B-52's is 56. Actress Rita Wilson is 53. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Today's Best Bets Aug 14, 2009
Best known for being one half of the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray is touring in support of her third solo album, "Didn't it Feel Kinder." Bellafea plays catchy garage punk that will appeal to fans of the Pixies and the B-52's. Front woman Heather's vocals make the songs pop. Atlanta-based powerpop act The Holland Dutch will also play. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Theater fire explanation elusive Jul 6, 2009
The 74-year-old Georgia Theatre - a music venue since 1978 - is cherished by thousands of Athenians and visitors who went there to see legendary musicians like B.B. King and Muddy Waters, and homegrown artists like R.E.M., the B-52's, Drive-by Truckers and Widespread Panic ... "The Georgia Theatre had a lot of emotion attached to it," Faulkner said, noting that a fellow firefighter, the late Bobby Jack Wilson, was the father of Cindy Wilson of the B-52's. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: Georgia Theatre fundraising effort requires formality Jun 28, 2009
A little more than a week ago, the Georgia Theatre, a venerable downtown music venue that has hosted acts ranging from Muddy Waters to The B-52's since it was transformed from a movie theater into a performance space more than 30 years ago, was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin. Even as the building lay smoldering, and smoke from the blaze still laid heavily along downtown streets, talk of rebuilding began. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Theatre fire cause not foundbut traced to dressing area Jun 26, 2009
Owner Wilmot Greene was pleased the investigation ended so he can start to rebuild the theater that has hosted legendary musicians like B.B. King and Muddy Waters, along with R.E.M., the B-52's, Drive-by Truckers and other Athens-based bands. "I, of course, want to rebuild, but I am fairly certain the rebuilding cost will be more than me and my business partner can afford by ourselves," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
OC Fair Announces Pacific Amphitheatre Complete Schedule Jun 25, 2009
The B-52's / The 88: Sun, July 19, 7:30 p.m.. The Moody Blues: Wed, July 22, 8 p.m.. (PR Newswire)
Cause of blaze still unknown Jun 24, 2009
Legendary musicians like B.B. King and Muddy Waters played there through the years, as has R.E.M., the B-52's, Drive-by Truckers and other Athens-based bands. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Investigation into Georgia Theatre fire continues Jun 23, 2009
Legendary musicians, including Athens-based bands like R.E.M., the B-52's and Drive-by Truckers, have played there through the years. Local fire officials readily accepted the federal agency's offer of assistance. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Colham Ferry teachers, staff shine with rock 'n' roll talent May 27, 2009
Sonny and Cher, Nat King Cole, ABBA, Selena, Tina Turner, the B-52's and Miley Cyrus were there, among others. Actually, the teachers and staff decided to do their own impressions of those stars in a talent contest hosted by the school. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ralph Carney, Blow Hard Mar 12, 2009
Also, on his list of bands he's recorded or toured with include The B-52's, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Penelope Houston, and many more. When he's not busting a nut on horn, he strums a uke and other stringed instruments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band(R) Competition Invades The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, March 6 - April 17 Mar 4, 2009
Regional winning team members will each receive an XBox 360 console with a Rock Band game bundle, a trip to Atlantic City to compete in the national finals and eight tickets to see the B-52's perform. The ultimate winning band at the House of Blues competition on May 8 will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to open for the legendary B-52's at the House of Blues in Atlantic City on May 9 and will win $10,000 in prize money, making this the richest Rock Band competition in history. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Musicians, friends reflect on life of Pylon lead guitarist Randy Bewley Feb 27, 2009
I had no knowledge of the music scene at that time, probably because R.E.M. was just getting started and the B-52's were on the tail end of their first go around. My new friends from Cedar Shoals High School took me to the Loft to buy art supplies and I think this is the first time I saw Randy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Guitarist for famedAthens band Pylon dies Feb 26, 2009
The band debuted in 1979 at a party above an Athens record store just about a year after the B-52's played its first show. R.E.M. formed a year or so later. (Athens Banner-Herald)
