Kate Pierson
Born April 27, 1948 (Age: 77)
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Weehawken, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Catherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard player and performed on a keyboard bass during live shows and on many of the band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M.
Catherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard player and performed on a keyboard bass during live shows and on many of the band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M.
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Filmography
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
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as Self
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Age: 76
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
2011
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as Self
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Age: 63
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002
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as Self
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Age: 53
The Rugrats Movie
1998
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as Newborn Baby (singing voice)
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Age: 50
The Flintstones
1994
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as BC-52's
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Age: 46
Truth or Dairy
1994
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as Self
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Age: 45
No Image
A Matter of Degrees
1991
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as Bambi
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Age: 43
The B-52's: Party at The Capitol Theatre
1980
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as
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Age: 32
One Trick Pony
1980
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as Self
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Age: 32