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The B-52's - Private Idaho (1980)

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American group The B-52's were very popular in Australia throughout the 80s & early 90s. Private Idaho was their second Top 10 song in 1980 ... following the smash hit "Rock Lobster". This is the promo video for Private Idaho from their 1980 Album "Wild Planet" ... Rock Lobster was from their 1979 Album "The B-52's". In mid 1980 they appeared on Countdown in Australia ... performing both these songs.

About B-52s

The B-52s are an American post-punk band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals). Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland permanently switched from drums to lead guitar. The band has also added various auxiliary members for albums and live ...

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