The B-52s at the Gateway Arch, 7/4/2010

All in all, the crowd was receptive and had fun. There were lots of folks gettin' down, while whole familes took photos of said folks while laughing; in general, good times were had. People seemed to "get" the B-52s, with the exception of the confused gentleman who walked past me and said, "They sound just like Pink Floyd." Continue reading Chrissy Wilmes' review of The B-52s' Fourth of July performance at the Gateway Arch. Photos by Todd Owyoung.

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Fans and families gather under the Gateway Arch to watch the B-52s.

Fans and families gather under the Gateway Arch to watch the B-52s.

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Official B-52s gear.

Official B-52s gear.

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We're, like, totally awesome.

We're, like, totally awesome.

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Official B-52s merchandise.

Official B-52s merchandise.

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For those about to Rock Lobster, we salute you.

For those about to Rock Lobster, we salute you.

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These fans celebrated the Fourth to the music of The B-52s.

These fans celebrated the Fourth to the music of The B-52s.

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Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Keith Strickland of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Keith Strickland of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Sterling Campbell providing the drums.

Sterling Campbell providing the drums.

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A fan grabs a shot of the band with his phone.

A fan grabs a shot of the band with his phone.

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Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Fred Schneider of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Fred Schneider of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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These fans celebrated the Fourth to the music of The B-52s.

These fans celebrated the Fourth to the music of The B-52s.

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Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Kate Pierson of The B-52s, performing at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

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Play Love Shack! Play Love Shack!

Play Love Shack! Play Love Shack!

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