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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... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Kate Pierson first charted in 1979 with Planet Claire / Rock Lobster / Dance This Mess Around.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Dance the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s.On US Alternative the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 3 of which hit number‑one.