The B-52's

The B-52's were a new wave band from the eighties. They were one of the "Big Three" of early new wave along with Devo and Talking Heads. They had several hits and bestselling albums. They were parodied by Weird Al Yankovic with his song Mr. Popeil, taking elements especially from Rock Lobster and There's a Moon in the Sky. They were noted for their weirdness definitive of early new wave bands. They were once considered by the actual Hall of Fame, but were not inducted. Their name comes from a bomber plane used in World War II.