Fred Schneider "B-52's" autographed Fender Guitar

This guitar was recently autographed by Fred Schneider of the B-52's on stage at the Better World Awards - Wells of Hope Fundraising event in New York City.  The photo's show the guitar and Fred holding it after he signed it.

The B-52's got their start in 1976 when founders Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, and Schneider played an impromptu number after drinking at a Chinese restaurant in Athens, Georgia. The band played their first real gig in 1977 at a Valentine's Day party for their friends.

The band's first single was "Rock Lobster" which was recorded for DB Records in 1978. It was an underground success, and sold over 2,000 copies in total. In 1979, The B-52's signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records for South America, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. They also signed with Island Records for the UK, Asia, and Europe. After the death of Ricky Wilson in 1985, the band went on hiatus.[4] They reformed in 1989, and went on to mainstream success.
 

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