Kate Pierson

Catherine Elizabeth Pierson is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. 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 band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M. Pierson possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range.

27 April 1948

Born on the same birth date (27 April 1948): Frank Abagnale • Josef Hickersberger

Born on the same birth day (27 April): Ace Frehley • Cory Booker • Gian-Carlo Rota • Herm Edwards • Irving Adler • Isobel Campbell • Judy Carne • Larry Elder • Lizzo • Meselech Melkamu • Mike Krushelnyski • Nigel Barker (photographer) • Nikos Zachariadis • Nina Ponomaryova • Sandy Dennis • Sheena Easton • Stanisław Dziwisz • Tim LaHaye • Tommy Smith (saxophonist)

Born in the same month (April 1948): April 7 • Dan Simmons • Daniel Okrent • Gary Condit • Jaap de Hoop Scheffer • Javier Irureta • Jaya Bachchan • Josef Hickersberger • Paul Davis (singer) • Régis Wargnier