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The B-52's Iconic 1982 US Festival Performance Is Pure Retro Energy! | Full Live Music

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*The B-52's Iconic 1982 US Festival Performance Is Pure Retro Energy! | B-52s: Live At The US Festival | Full Live Music* - What happens when one of the most eccentric, high-energy, and uniquely stylish New Wave bands of all time takes the stage in front of hundreds of thousands of screaming fans? In the legendary concert film B-52s: Live At The US Festival, we get a front-row seat to the band's historic 1982 performance in San Bernardino, California. Brainchild of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, the US Festival was a massive, groundbreaking celebration of music and technology, and The B-52's absolutely stole the spotlight during the festival's iconic New Wave day. With their signature beehive hairdos, retro-futuristic outfits, and infectious surf-punk dance beats, Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Keith Strickland delivered a masterclass in party rock. Watch as they completely delight the massive crowd with electrifying, raw live versions of their early classics, including the surreal anthem "Rock Lobster," the sci-fi-infused "Planet Claire," and the high-tempo fan favorite "Private Idaho." Join us as we recap this timeless piece of music history that perfectly captures the colorful, rebellious, and joyful spirit of the early 1980s! Concert Film: B-52s: Live At The US Festival Year: 1982 (Performance) Genre: Concert Film / Music Documentary / New Wave Director: Live Festival Broadcast Crew Featuring: Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Keith Strickland (The B-52's) **This film is under non-exclusive license from MVD. All rights reserved. We ask you to please contact us if you believe there are any copyright issues via you_tube@valleyarm.com** What's in this video? → The B-52's deliver an incredibly high-energy live performance at the historic 1982 US Festival in California. → The concert features the band at the height of their early New Wave powers, showcasing their iconic, eccentric retro style. → The group absolutely delights the massive festival crowd with definitive live versions of smash hits like "Rock Lobster." → It captures the late guitarist Ricky Wilson's unique thrift-store guitar tones alongside the unmistakable harmonies of Kate and Cindy. → A historic, nostalgic time capsule that perfectly documents the vibrant music and counter-culture fashion of the early 1980s. ♩Remember to subscribe for more incredible music docos: https://bit.ly/3RsCgpK ♩ ♫ See our curated list of our best and favourite Music Documentaries here: https://bit.ly/3PL8MC6 ♫ Want to watch Live Concerts? Click Here: https://bit.ly/3rnXA55 ♫ Just what was Studio 54? See the Doco here: https://bit.ly/3PjMHZY ______________________________________________________ Consider subscribing and hitting the bell for notifications of when we upload! Every subscription helps, and we will be uploading more INCREDIBLE music documentaries! https://bit.ly/3RsCgpK All of the content on this channel is UNDER LEGAL LICENSE (We have written contracts) from various copyright holders and distributors. We ask you to please contact us if you believe there are any copyright issues via - rights@vamedianetwork.com Inside The Music is owned and operated by VA Media Ltd. All rights reserved. #insidethemusic #musicdocumentary #musicvideo #documentaries #audio #behindthemusic #rockumentary #free #studio54 #music #TheB52s #USFestival1982 #RockLobster #NewWave #LiveConcertRecap

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