Ricky Wilson
March 19, 1953 – October 12, 1985
Ricky Wilson was the founding guitarist for popular ’80s pop band, The B-52s. He, along with his sister, Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, and Kate Pierson were responsible for some of the most fun and popular songs of the era. Their hits included “Rock Lobster,” “Dance This Mess Around,” “Planet Claire,” and “Private Idaho.” Ricky Wilson died from complications related to AIDS at the age of 32.
What You Should Own
The B52’s were (are) a great band and Ricky was a huge part of their early success! Their under-rated album “Bouncing off the Satellites” was dedicated to his memory.