The B-52s New Wave / Pop The B-52's are a New Wave rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The band's name comes from a particular beehive hairdo that is wrapped around, instead of teased, with an open "hole" in the top resembling the nose cone of the airplane of the same name. During their early years, wigs of that style were often worn by the band's female singers Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. The correct name for the band has long been "The B-52's," but in 2008 they dropped the apostrophe, with their official website, and Funplex album and single covers reading "The B-52s." Both spellings could now be considered correct. Reviews The B-52s - Funplex (9 out of 10) Amy Wagner News • B-52s Funplex video Similar Bands & Projects The Rogers Sisters Artist Website The B-52s - Official Website