Full disclosure: the B-52's' debut LP ranks among my favorite records of all time. Appearing out of the nowhere of Athens, GA in 1979 They were a unique act which always seemed for me Devo's spiritual compatriot. But where the Ohio act took its art-punk leanings from the industrial Midwest, the swamp-dwelling B-52's crafted an infectious post-surf-punk girl-group aesthetic that even they could never recapture.
Today, while trolling YouTube as I often do, I stumbled upon something rare and wondrous. Kelly Mills has done an invaluable service by posting a very early B-52's live show at Atlanta's Downtown Cafe in 1978. These are some amazing videos, showing the early raw energy of a band that unfortunately came to be known for slick silliness.
Go to Kelly Mills' channel to see all the videos, including "Dance this Mess Around" and "52 Girls."
08 July, 2009
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