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My Take
Kate Pierson is, to my ear, the secret engine of the B-52s. Founding member, vocalist, and the player who covered bass lines on keyboards because the band simply decided it didn't need a bassist — that workaround tells you everything about her inventive, why-not spirit. Her voice can pierce through any wall of sound, which is exactly why R.E.M. borrowed it for Shiny Happy People. What I admire most is her refusal to let joy seem unserious; she has spent decades proving that exuberance is a craft. Born in 1948 and still radiating neon energy, she makes longevity look like a party trick.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kate Pierson
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイト・ピアソン
- Reading
- けいと・ぴあそん
- Born
- April 27, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Weehawken, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / actor / songwriter / lyricist
2. Background
- University
- Boston University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Shiny Happy People | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.katepierson.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thekatepierson/
- Xhttps://x.com/THEKATEPIERSON
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate%20Pierson
Frequently asked questions
When was Kate Pierson born?
Born April 27, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Kate Pierson from?
Kate Pierson is from Weehawken, New Jersey, United States.
What does Kate Pierson do?
Kate Pierson works as singer, guitarist, actor, songwriter, lyricist.
What is Kate Pierson known for?
Notable works include Shiny Happy People.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.