Back in high school, I had this folk protest band, and I used to write all the time. And then, when I… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
We have quite a few political songs: 'Channel Z,' let's 'Keep This Party Going' on. Our lyrics aren't too hit-you-over-the-head, but they… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
'Love Shack' is such an eternal kind of song; at karaoke, people do it. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
With 'Love Shack,' once we put that chorus in, it did have more of a song structure. Even though the verses are… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
The B-52s, you know, our songs are about volcanoes or lobsters. Cindy and I sing them like our lives depend on them.… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
In a band with humor, it's easy to be a caricature, especially when you've been around as long as we have. But… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
It takes incredible fortitude to keep on the road, even though it's fun and it's rewarding and you can't complain - it's just a… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
Everyone has that experience in a club where a doorman doesn't pick you out. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
It takes incredible fortitude to keep on the road, even though it's fun and it's rewarding and you can't complain, it's just a great… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
There's a very collaborative, collective attitude. That's a very female principle. We try to nurture that aspect of the band. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
Usually, when we write in The B-52s, it's quite a collaborative process. We really take hours - and sometimes days - jamming, and then… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
Cindy had two kids. We did manage to keep playing and doing summer tours with the Go-Gos, the Pretenders, and Blondie. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to do a solo project. I've always known I wanted to be a musician. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
I love Atlanta. I feel really at home in Atlanta. We spent a lot of time there. But Athens is like home to me. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
We all maintained our connections and our friendships, which we've maintained over all these years. We still like each other, love each other, and… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
I rent space on a farm for 15 dollars a month, and I have the use of about a quarter of an acre. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
Every time I go to Athens, it's not just a trip down memory lane; there's some surprise. I always meet somebody new, or some… — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image
I wrote a whole solo album and recorded some of it, even did a little tour with Sara Lee and Gail Ann Dorsey. — Kate Pierson Copy Share Image