Fred Schneider

Fred Schneider
Born: Jul 1, 1951 in Newark, NJ
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock
Biography: Arguably the biggest party band of the late-'70s punk/new wave era was the B-52's, which featured a total of three singers: bouffant wig-wearing frontwoman Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson, as well as the just-as-quirky Fred Schneider. Born on July 1, 1951, in Newark, NJ, Schneider moved to Athens, GA, ...Read full biography
Just Fred
Released: 1996
Label: Warner Bros.
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For his second solo album, Just Fred, Fred Schneider abandoned the dance-influenced pop/rock of his debut and hired indie-rock star Steve Albini as producer, who brought in such edgy guitar rock bands ...Read full review
Fred Schneider & the Shake Society
Released: 1991
Label: Reprise
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Fred Schneider's first solo turn away from the B-52's was definitely a product of its time. For all of his band's new wave icon status, the B-52's weren't a synth rock group as such, but that's what more ...Read full review
More Fred Schneider albums: Main Albums (2), Singles & EPs (1)
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