You can view various archival uploads of the performance on YouTube or Facebook . The B-52's - Rock Lobster (Countdown 1980) The B-52's - Rock Lobster (Countdown 1980) · Comments. YouTube·Vahalio The B 52's - Rock Lobster - Countdown 1980
: Around the time of this broadcast (June 1980), the song was a massive hit in Australia, peaking at #3 on the national charts. Legacy and Impact The B-52's - Rock Lobster (Countdown 1980)
: Fans and critics alike praise the performance for its "spectacular atmosphere" and "totally unique sound," which combined surf-rock guitar with avant-garde vocals. You can view various archival uploads of the
: The performance features the band's founding members—Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, and siblings Cindy and Ricky Wilson—performing shortly after the release of their second album. Legacy and Impact : Fans and critics alike
: "Rock Lobster" is ranked #147 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
: The track's lasting popularity in Australia led to its hometown hockey team being named the Athens Rock Lobsters.