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"Rock Lobster" is a song by American band the B-52's, written by Fred Schneider and Ricky Wilson, two members of the B-52's. It was twice recorded and released as a single , first by DB Records as their debut release in April 1978, and again the following year for the band's self-titled debut album on Warner Bros. Records .
The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an errant apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. [8] The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals).
The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as Sue Ab Surd). The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
John Lennon was an early fan, even once stating that the B-52’s’ sci-fi surfabilly classic “Rock Lobster” was an inspiration for his Double Fantasy album. “It was definitely amazing that ...
Known for such songs as “Rock Lobster” (which is also the name of the new Athens professional hockey team, which is set to open their home schedule on Friday, Dec. 6 against the Blue Ridge ...
"Rock Lobster" (studio performance video) Charles Libin & Paul Cameron 1980 "Private Idaho" "Give Me Back My Man" 1983 "Legal Tender" Mick Haggerty & C.D. Taylor "Song for a Future Generation" 1984 "Monster" 1986 "Rock Lobster" (conceptual video) "Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland" Paul Tassie "Planet Claire" 1989 "Channel Z" Drew Carolan
FILE - Kate Pierson, left, and Fred Schneider, of The B-52s, pose for a portrait in New York on June 21, 2018. The quirky dance-pop outfit The B-52s are hitting the road one last time for a final ...
The band's first single was "Rock Lobster" which was recorded for DB Records in 1978. It was an underground success, [ 7 ] and sold over 20,000 copies in total. [ 6 ] In 1979, the B-52's signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records for South America, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.