Place of Birth: Weehawken, New Jersey, USABirthday: 27 April 1948Bio: Catherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) 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.
