The B-52’s frontman Fred Schneider, 74, steps out 50 years after band was formed
B-52’s frontman Fred Schneider was virtually unrecognizable as he stepped out at the Save the Chimps’ 25th Anniversary Gala in New York City on Tuesday alongside his bandmate, Kate Pierson. The 74-year-old looked stylish in a graphic tee, a sparkling black blazer and black trousers, paired with a trucker cap and colorful sneakers. Kate, 77, opted for a brighter look with a green pantsuit and a velvet blazer, and wore her vibrant red hair down in soft curls. Their appearance at the event marked 50 years since their band was first formed back in 1976. The B-52’s became a band after an impromptu jam session that followed a meal and drinks at a Chinese restaurant in their hometown of Athens, Georgia. © Patrick McMullan via Getty ImageFred was joined by his bandmate Kate at the event The original lineup included Cindy Wilson, her brother Ricky Wilson, Keith Strickland, Kate and Fred. The band are best known for their 1989 smash-hit “Love Shack”, as well as tracks like “Rock Lobster” and “Roam. While the B-52’s legacy …
