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.
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One Trick Pony
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The B-52s with the Wild Crowd! - Live in Athens, GA
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Alumination
Bambi
A Matter of Degrees
Lonely Landlord
Glitter & Doom
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Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
Newborn Baby (singing voice)
The Rugrats Movie
Herself
The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary
The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
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Truth or Dairy
BC-52's
The Flintstones
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Summer of Love
The B-52's Time Capsule: Videos for a Future Generation
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Fanny: The Right to Rock
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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
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SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
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The B-52's: 1982 US Festival
Psychedelic Dream Creature (voice)
Corporate Animals
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
18
Gender
Female
Birthday
1948-04-27
Place of Birth
Weehawken, New Jersey, USA
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