Kate Pierson

Biography

Catherine Elizabeth Pierson is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard player and performed on a keyboard bass during live shows and on many of the band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M.

Filmografi

The Flintstones1994 · BC-52'sThe Rugrats Movie1998 · Newborn Baby (singing voice)SNL50: The Homecoming Concert2025 · SelfAlumination2021 · NarratorCorporate Animals2019 · Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation2006 · One Trick Pony1980 · SelfThe B-52s Live at US Festival2020 · SelfFanny: The Right to Rock2021 · SelfGlitter & Doom2024 · Lonely LandlordTaking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind2011 · SelfThe Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'2002 · SelfThe US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary2017 · SelfAthens, GA Inside/Out1987 · SelfA Matter of Degrees1991 · BambiTruth or Dairy1994 · SelfThe B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA2012 · herselfThe B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre1980 · The B-52's: 1982 US Festival2024 · Self