Kate Pierson

Catherine Elizabeth Pierson is an American singer lyricist and founding member of the B52s 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 bands recordings taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player which differentiated the band from their contemporaries This along with Piersons distinctive wideranging singing voice remains a trademark of the B52s unique sound Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones Iggy Pop and REM