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'''Cynthia Leigh Wilson''' (born February 28, 1957 in [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]) is a founding member of [[New Wave music|new wave]] rock band [[The B-52s]]. |
'''Cynthia Leigh Wilson''' (born February 28, 1957 in [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]) is a founding member of [[New Wave music|new wave]] rock band [[The B-52s]]. |
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Her brother, [[Ricky Wilson (American musician)|Ricky Wilson]], was also a founding member of The B-52s who died in 1985. Cindy took a sabbatical from the band in 1990 to concentrate on raising a family, during which time The B-52s recorded and released the album ''[[Good Stuff]]'' (''Good Stuff'' is the only B-52's album released as a trio of [[Kate Pierson]], [[Keith Strickland]] and [[Fred Schneider]]). During the live tour to promote the ''Good Stuff'' album in 1992 and 1993, [[Julee Cruise]] sang as a replacement for Wilson. Wilson rejoined The B-52s in 1994. In 1998 she took part in recordings from which two new songs were selected to be included along with the band's hit singles on the album ''[[Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation]]''. Wilson then took maternity leave in 1999, later rejoining the band in 2001 for regular touring of their greatest hits. |
She began her career as a luncheonette waitress in her home state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. Her brother, [[Ricky Wilson (American musician)|Ricky Wilson]], was also a founding member of The B-52s who died in 1985. Cindy took a sabbatical from the band in 1990 to concentrate on raising a family, during which time The B-52s recorded and released the album ''[[Good Stuff]]'' (''Good Stuff'' is the only B-52's album released as a trio of [[Kate Pierson]], [[Keith Strickland]] and [[Fred Schneider]]). During the live tour to promote the ''Good Stuff'' album in 1992 and 1993, [[Julee Cruise]] sang as a replacement for Wilson. Wilson rejoined The B-52s in 1994. In 1998 she took part in recordings from which two new songs were selected to be included along with the band's hit singles on the album ''[[Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation]]''. Wilson then took maternity leave in 1999, later rejoining the band in 2001 for regular touring of their greatest hits. |
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[[The B-52s]] completed the album ''[[Funplex]]'' in 2007 and it was released in March 2008. |
[[The B-52s]] completed the album ''[[Funplex]]'' in 2007 and it was released in March 2008. Wilson co-wrote every song on the album with the three other band members. In all, she has co-written much of the band's back catalogue, including ''Dance This Mess Around'', ''Private Idaho'' and all of the ''[[Cosmic Thing]]'' album including hit singles ''[[Love Shack]]'' and ''Roam''. |
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== Vocal Style == |
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Cindy Wilson possesses the most emotionally expressive voice of the three vocalists in The B-52s. Often singing in harmony with [[Kate Pierson]], the two are very complementary with Pierson's technically excellent, soaring voice somewhat grounding Wilson's dramatic, colourful style. |
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In the band's formative years, 1976–1979, Wilson used her voice to extremes of piercing screams, girlish whispers and earthy vocal deliveries often experimenting in live shows with different vocal manipulations, especially during "Hero Worship". One of the band's signature tunes, "Dance This Mess Around", was a testament to Wilson's versatility. The song's famous intro, delivered by Wilson, begins with a softly spoken "Remember ..." which then progresses to an emotional delivery of the next two lines. Wilson then lets loose in a penetrating screech of the notorious lyric, "Why don't you dance with me? I'm not no limburger!" This song was performed live on network television in the band's 1980 breakout set on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' and earned Wilson some cheers from the audience during the intro. |
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For the group's second album, ''[[Wild Planet]]'', the vocals were somewhat more evenly distributed between the band. However, Wilson sings a solo on fan favourite "[[Give Me Back My Man]]". Although the lyrics may be described as abstract or even bizarre, Wilson's harrowing delivery is regarded as one of the band's defining moments. |
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As well as "Hero Worship", "Dance This Mess Around" and "[[Give Me Back My Man]]", Wilson contributed memorable vocals on tracks such as "[[Love Shack]]", "[[Roam]]", "Nip It in the Bud", "Ain't It a Shame", "Dancing Now" and "[[Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland]]" among others. |
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== Solo work == |
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Cynthia Leigh Wilson (born February 28, 1957 in Athens, Georgia) is a founding member of new wave rock band The B-52s.
She began her career as a luncheonette waitress in her home state of Georgia. Her brother, Ricky Wilson, was also a founding member of The B-52s who died in 1985. Cindy took a sabbatical from the band in 1990 to concentrate on raising a family, during which time The B-52s recorded and released the album Good Stuff (Good Stuff is the only B-52's album released as a trio of Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland and Fred Schneider). During the live tour to promote the Good Stuff album in 1992 and 1993, Julee Cruise sang as a replacement for Wilson. Wilson rejoined The B-52s in 1994. In 1998 she took part in recordings from which two new songs were selected to be included along with the band's hit singles on the album Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation. Wilson then took maternity leave in 1999, later rejoining the band in 2001 for regular touring of their greatest hits.
The B-52s completed the album Funplex in 2007 and it was released in March 2008. Wilson co-wrote every song on the album with the three other band members. In all, she has co-written much of the band's back catalogue, including Dance This Mess Around, Private Idaho and all of the Cosmic Thing album including hit singles Love Shack and Roam.
Solo work
- In 2003, Wilson performed original songs with her group, The Cindy Wilson Band, including the oddly-titled "Bee Bee Bee Bow Bee Bee Bee Bee Bom".
Collaborations
- The Ramones in the early 1980s on the song "Chop Suey" with Kate Pierson and Debbie Harry.
- Martini Ranch, actor Bill Paxton's short-lived band, on several songs
- In 1998, Wilson was involved in recording a children's music album entitled Not Dogs ... Too Simple (A Tale of Two Kitties), which was adapted from children's book by Mark and Clay Harper.
- Wilson appears with B-52s bandmate Kate Pierson on the Junior Senior song Take My Time
Filmography
- The Rugrats Movie (1998, voice only)
- Athens, GA: Inside Out (1987)
- One Trick Pony (1980)