Ricky Wilson

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Ricky Wilson

g, 1953-1985 US, Athens, Georgia
Musician of Rock, Pop and Electronic
A.k.a. Ricky Helston Wilson

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-52's. Born in Athens, Georgia, Wilson was the brother of fellow member Cindy Wilson. The B-52's was founded in 1977, when Ricky, his sister 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.

Instruments

Guitar
Bass
Keyboards
Organ
Vocals

Genres

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Alternative

Plays With

The B-52's

Band Members

External Links

Wikipedia

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