The B-52's may release a new album this year, their first in 15 years.
Frontman Fred Schneider dropped news of the impending release to the Atlanta Journal.He confirmed that the band, featuring original members Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson and Keith Strickland, have been recording at the Nickel and Dime Studios in Atlanta and are halfway through the recording.
"This is where we started, so it just feels right to be making this record here" he told the newspaper. "We've loved recording at Nickel and Dime Studios, too. There are no distractions there. Once you're in Avondale, you're in Avondale. I love the Salvation Army there. I've found some great records there."
The band was originally a 5 piece with Cindy's brother Ricky Wilson on guitar. Ricky died of AIDS in 1985. In 2004, B-52's performed in Sydney during the Gay Mardi Gras celebrations.
The B'52's last album was 1992's 'Good Stuff' but a year later, they also appeared in the movie The Flintstones as the BC-52's.
The band formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. Their hits include 'Rock Lobster', 'Love Shack' and 'Roam'.
