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- The B-52s will tour the United Kingdom in June as part of a farewell run.
- The band formed in 1976 and rose to fame for their distinctive sound and performances.
- Their 1989 Cosmic Thing album, created during the AIDS crisis, yielded major hits and showcased traditional songwriting.
- Guitarist Ricky Wilson died of AIDS in 1985, but the band persevered and will have a Las Vegas residency before heading to Europe.