1953 - 1985
Ricky Wilson American Musician
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American Musician Ricky Wilson was born Ricky Helton Wilson on 19th March, 1953 in Athens, Georgia, U.S. and passed away on 12th Oct 1985 New York City, New York, U.S. aged 32. He is most remembered for Best known as the original guitarist and founding member of rock band the B-52's.. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Ricky Wilson is a member of the following lists: American rock guitarists, 1953 births and University of Georgia alumni.
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| First Name |
Ricky
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| Last Name |
Wilson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Ricky Helton Wilson
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| Birthday |
19th March, 1953
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| Birthplace |
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
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| Died |
12th October, 1985
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| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Cause of Death |
AIDS (-related complications)
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| Buried |
Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Sexuality |
Gay
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Guitarist
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
Best known as the original guitarist and founding member of rock band the B-52's.
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| Music Genre (Text) |
New wave, post-punk, Rock, Pop
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| Year(s) Active |
1973–1985, 1973–1985
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, vocals
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| Record Label |
Warner Bros., Reprise, Island
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| Associated Acts |
The B-52's, Black Narcissus, Loon, Tom Verlaine, The Zambo Flirts
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| Official Websites |
http://theb52s.com, http://www.theb52s.com
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Ricky Helton Wilson (March 19, 1953 – October 12, 1985) was an American musician best known as the original guitarist and founding member of rock band the B-52s. Born in Athens, Georgia, Wilson was the brother of fellow member Cindy Wilson. The B-52s were founded in 1976, when Ricky, Cindy, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland and Fred Schneider shared a tropical flaming volcano drink at a Chinese restaurant and, after an impromptu music session at the home of their friend Owen Scott III, played for the first time at a Valentine's Day party for friends. Wilson's unusual guitar tunings were a large contribution to the band's quirky sound.
