Kate Pierson

Biography

Catherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) 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.

Known For

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One Trick Pony

herself

The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA

Narrator

Alumination

Bambi

A Matter of Degrees

Lonely Landlord

Glitter & Doom

Self

Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind

Newborn Baby (singing voice)

The Rugrats Movie

Self

The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary

The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre

Self

Truth or Dairy

BC-52's

The Flintstones

Self

Summer of Love

The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation

Self

Fanny: The Right to Rock

Self

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

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SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

Self

The B-52's: 1982 US Festival

Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)

Corporate Animals