Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors Tour" Kicks Off in Boston

When The B-52's took the stage next, the amphitheater went ballistic. I haven't seen the foursome perform live in almost 15 years, but Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Keith Strickland and Fred Schneider still know how to "dance this mess around."

The B-52s

It truly was a "party out of bounds" (I know, I know; could I be more lame with these song references?) as they bopped their way through some golden oldies including "Mesopotamia," "Private Idaho," and "Rock Lobster" before moving on to their hits "Love Shack" and "Roam", then finishing up with numbers from their new album "Funplex."

Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider

After taking a break from performing a few years back, it was wonderful to see Cindy at the top of her game and back in fabulous form with her pitch perfect harmonizing partner Kate. When I'm in my 50's, if I can shake and shimmy (not to mention scream) the way these women can, I'll be a happy man.

Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson|

Keith Strickland must have found Dick Clark's "Fountain of Youth" because the man doesn't look a day over 30 (he's 54) and he's remained a high energy guitarist not afraid to let the others take center stage.

Keith Strickland, bassist Tracy Wormworth

And Fred Schneider can still deliver a deadpan one liner like Carol Channing or Madame, only set to outer space dance music. In other words, The B-52's brought the house down and made being gay seem more colorful and alive than it ever has.

Finally, it was time for the woman who made this gay night of nights possible to pull back the curtain and take her place high atop the True Colors torch.

Cyndi arriving on the torch

Like a beacon of GLBT light, Cyndi broke right into two of my personal faves "Change of Heart" and "The Goonies R Good Enough" before having a brief moment where she disappeared backstage due to some opening night kinks with the lighting.