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Fred Schneider

Fred Schneider

Songwriter

July 1, 1951

Also Known For : Drummer, Singer

Birth Place : Newark, New Jersey, United States of America

Zodiac Sign : Cancer

Chinese Zodiac : Rabbit

Birth Element : Metal


Fred Schneider Biography, Life, Interesting Facts

Childhood And Early Life

American singer, musician, arranger and songwriter Fred Schneider was born on the 1 July 1951 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Education

Schneider was a student at the University of Georgia where he was involved in the literary scene on campus. 

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Rise To Fame

He rose to fame as the founding member and frontman of the punk new-wave rock band The B-52's.

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Career

The band formed in 1976 and in 1978 they recorded the single Rock Lobster which found some success.  Albums included B-52 (1979), Wild Planet (1980) and Cosmic Thing (1989), Good Stuff (1992) and Funplex (2008).

As well as working with The B-52's, Fred Schneider formed the Superions releasing an album The Superions (2010), Destination Christmas (2010) and Vertical Mind (2017).

 Apart from his musical career, Fred Schneider has worked as a voice actor.


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