The Go-Go's facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Go-Go's
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The Go-Go's at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston (2012)
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Members | Belinda Carlisle Jane Wiedlin Charlotte Caffey Gina Schock Kathy Valentine |
| Past members | Margot Olavarria Elissa Bello Paula Jean Brown |
The Go-Go's are an American rock band. They formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1978. This group became very famous in the early 1980s. They were known for writing their own songs and playing their own instruments.
The band's main members have been Charlotte Caffey (lead guitar and keyboards), Belinda Carlisle (lead vocals), Gina Schock (drums), Kathy Valentine (bass guitar), and Jane Wiedlin (rhythm guitar).
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Becoming Famous
The Go-Go's made history in 1982. They were the first all-female band to reach number one on the Billboard album chart. This was a huge achievement for a band that wrote and played all their own music.
Their First Album
Their first album, Beauty and the Beat, came out in July 1981. Many people see it as a very important album for new wave music in the U.S. It helped other new American bands become popular.
The album slowly climbed the charts and reached number one on March 6, 1982. It stayed at the top for six weeks in a row! Beauty and the Beat sold over two million copies, making it one of the most successful first albums ever.
Hit Songs
Beauty and the Beat had two of the Go-Go's biggest hit songs:
- "Our Lips Are Sealed" (which reached number 20)
- "We Got the Beat" (which reached number 2)
The band also had other songs that made it into the Top 40. These included "Vacation" (number 8 in 1982), "Head over Heels" (number 11 in 1984), and "Turn to You" (number 32 in 1984). Overall, The Go-Go's have sold more than seven million records around the world.
Later Years and Achievements
The Go-Go's broke up in 1985. However, they got back together many times in the 1990s and later. They recorded new music and went on tours.
In 2011, the band received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a special honor for people who have done great things in entertainment.
Even though their 2016 concerts were called a "farewell tour," the band still performs sometimes. Their songs were also used in a musical called Head Over Heels. This musical played on Broadway from 2018 to 2019. In 2021, The Go-Go's were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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The band in Austin, Texas, 2008. From left to right: Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, and Kathy Valentine. Jane Wiedlin and Charlotte Caffey are not in this picture.
See also
In Spanish: The Go-Go's para niños
