THE B-52S, a retro party band known for colorful vintage suits and beehive hairstyles, hasn’t been the most consistent recording act in the past couple of decades. Its latest album, “Funplex ...

The B-52s, a retro party band known for colorful vintage suits and beehive hairstyles, hasn't been the most consistent recording act in the past couple of decades.

Fred Schneider blames the 16-year gap between B-52's albums on a lack of proximity. "We all live in different parts of the country," Schneider said ahead of the new "Funplex," due Feb. 26.

We first heard “Funplex” in its Fred Schneider-skimpy iTunes sample. Luckily, in the video for the track, we get to see our favorite B-52 adeptly driving around on a Segway (biggie drink in ...

THE B-52S, a retro party band known for colorful vintage suits and beehive hairstyles, hasn’t been the most consistent recording act in the past couple of decades. Its latest album, “Funplex ...

This show marked a break in The B52s’ 16-year hiatus, giving group a chance to promote its new album, Funplex. B-52s followers filled Centennial Hall and were clad in beehives and retro prints.

The B-52s weren’t just the wackiest-looking band to emerge from the late ’70s new wave explosion. They were also the gayest. Only nobody discussed it at the time. “It was never an issue ...

The B-52's will never make another 'Love Shack.' The title track of 'Funplex,' an eccentric ditty about a magical shopping mall or, um, something like that, comes closest to such nostalgia.

Eventually, the B-52s regrouped and created their new CD, “Funplex.” The band also is in the midst of a national tour, which comes to the House of Blues Anaheim on Sunday.

The B-52s – Funplex (Astralwerks): In three decades, The B-52s' retro-kitsch rock 'n' roll has evolved about as much as the pencil. On the band's first album since 1992, Fred Schneider 's ...

The B-52s were nearing the end of another one of their annual New Year’s Eve shows when, right after “Roam,” they were asked to stop for the countdown, champagne toasts, and ballo… ...