The Go-Go's

The Go-Go's
Formed: 1978 in Los Angeles, CA
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Disbanded: May, 1985
Genre: Rock
Styles: New Wave, Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
Group Members: Belinda Carlisle, Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine, Margot Olaverra
Biography: The Go-Go's were the most popular all-female band to emerge from the punk/new wave explosion of the late '70s and early '80s, becoming one of the first commercially successful female groups that wasn't controlled by male producers or managers. While their hit singles -- "We Got the Beat," "Our Lips Are ...Read full biography
Beauty And The Beat
Released: 1981
Label: A&M
Critics' Rating:
Although the relatively polished production belies the Go-Go's' punk roots, Beauty and the Beat remains one of the cornerstone albums of new wave, bristling with energy, revamped surf rock and girl-group ...Read full review
Talk Show
Released: 1984
Label: MCA
Critics' Rating:
For their third album, the Go-Go's abandoned all pretense of being punk, or even new wave, and went for an unabashed mainstream pop masterpiece. They nearly achieved their goal with Talk Show, an album ...Read full review
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