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Julian Keith Strickland (born October 26, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the founding members of the B-52s. He was born in Athens, Georgia. Originally the band's drummer, Strickland switched to guitar after the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson in 1985. [1]
In a phone call, Keith Strickland, the B-52’s drummer who took over guitar duties after Wilson died, explained Ricky’s unique style. These are edited excerpts from the conversation.
Cindy Wilson, Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider talk about how their hobby – playing music together – exploded into a career, and how the death of bandmate Ricky Wilson almost...
Keith Strickland, the guitarist of The B-52s, is a multi-talented musician known for his vibrant stage presence and iconic songwriting, including the timeless hit “Love Shack.” Despite starting as a drummer, Keith Strickland transitioned to playing guitar and co-wrote many of The B-52s’ beloved hits, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.
Keith Strickland was born on 26 October 1953 in Athens, Georgia, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Rising Sun (1993), Mystery Men (1999) and Paul (2011).
In 1989, the B-52s – singer/keyboardist Kate Pierson, singer Cindy Wilson, singer Fred Schneider and guitarist Keith Strickland – released Cosmic Thing, their first album since the death of...
from left to right: fred schneider, keith strickland, cindy wilson, ricky wilson, and kate pierson. The B-52s released their debut single “Rock Lobster” in 1978. The delightfully bizarre tune quickly cemented them as underground favorites and even landed them a coveted gig at CBGB in New York.