The Go-Gos

They have since decided to continue performing and recording together. More notably, modern R&B singer Ruben Studdard grew up with Hathaway's music, and did a cover version of the Hathaway song "For All We Know.". In 2001, they released an album of new material entitled "God Bless the Go-Go's". Several anecdotes about Hathaway are contained in Jerry Wexlers book Rhythm And The Blues. In 1990, Wiedlin organized a reunion that began with a benefit for PETA, and again in 1994, when they released Return of the Valley of the Go-Go's. Hathaway was considered an eccentric by many, and claimed himself to be a devotee of mid 20th Century French classical composers. Charlotte Caffey worked with Carlisle and then formed a band called the Graces for Perfect View (1990 in music). This short live album includes noted R&B musicians Willie Weeks (bass) and Cornell Dupree (guitar).

Belinda Carlisle had a successful solo career for most of the late 1980s, while Wiedlin did some recording and acting. Donny Hathaway's out of print Donny Hathaway Live has been cited as an influence by numerous artists, including Stevie Ray Vaughn. After the drug treatment, neither could continue with the band anymore; Jane Wiedlin had previously departed. More recording was set to follow with the duo, but Hathaway was found dead in an apparent suicide in 1979. In 1985, Caffey underwent treatment to rid herself of the heroin habit, and Carlisle followed suit. He also developed severe depression which temporarily ended his relationship with Flack, though they re-united for "The Closer I Get to You" (1978). In 1983, a videotape surfaced showing Carlisle and Valentine at a post-gig party at which both were inebriated and uninhibited. The pair released a long series of duets, and Hathaway also began working on soundtracks.

Around 1983, Carlisle had a $300-a-day cocaine habit, and Caffey had a heroin habit. His second album, Donny Hathaway, was a major hit, including the collaboration with Roberta Flack on Carol King's "You've Got a Friend". Rumor has it that what did in the band was excessive hedonism and drug abuse. His debut LP was Everything Is Everything (1970), which was critically acclaimed. In 1985 (1985 in music) the band broke up. 1". 1984 saw a return to critical acceptance with the album Talk Show, but sales were poor. His debut solo single was "I Thank You Baby", a duet with June Conquest, followed by the influential (though only a minor hit) "The Ghetto, Pt.

The follow-up, however, Vacation, sold well but quickly ran out of momentum. He worked as songwriter, session musician and producer for The Staple Singers, Jerry Butler and Aretha Franklin, as well as with Curtis Mayfield. "Our Lips Are Sealed" and a new version of "We Got the Beat" were extremely popular singles. He was offered jobs in the music industry before graduating, and left school after only three years. After exchanging Olaverra for Kathy Valentine (the band's sound was turning from punk to pop, and Olaverra's punk persona was becoming a pop liability), the Go-Go's signed to IRS Records and released Beauty and the Beat, which was a surprise hit and topped the charts for six weeks. Louis and played piano, earning a fine arts scholarship to Howard University in 1964. In 1980 (1980 in music), the Go-Gos' "We Got the Beat" became an underground hit. He grew up in St.

They have had five top-40 hits. Donny Hathaway (October 1, 1945 in Chicago - January 13, 1979 in New York City) was an American soul musician best known for his duets with Roberta Flack. They played primarily pop punk and retro-1960s rock. They formed in 1978 and first rose to fame in the ska punk community supporting Madness on tour. The Go-Go's are an all-women band.

Jane Wiedlin, rhythm guitar and backup vocals. Kathy Valentine (replaced Margot Olaverra in 1980), bass guitar and rhythm guitar. Gina Schock, drums. Belinda Carlisle (real name: Belinda Kurczeski), lead vocals.

Charlotte Caffey, lead guitar and keyboards.