The Go-Gos

They have since decided to continue performing and recording together. The group is currently in the studio putting the wraps on its third album, which is scheduled for release sometime in 2005. In 2001, they released an album of new material entitled "God Bless the Go-Go's". In 2004, the band reformed and debuted some new material at a handful of live shows. 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. During this break, Sult left the group, and was replaced on drums by Michael Welke. Charlotte Caffey worked with Carlisle and then formed a band called the Graces for Perfect View (1990 in music). After the release of King James Version, Harvey Danger decided to take a break from writing and recording songs.

Belinda Carlisle had a successful solo career for most of the late 1980s, while Wiedlin did some recording and acting. The record garnered critical acclaim, but sold poorly, as first single "Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo" stiffed at rock radio. After the drug treatment, neither could continue with the band anymore; Jane Wiedlin had previously departed. In September 2000, Harvey Danger released its second album, King James Version. In 1985, Caffey underwent treatment to rid herself of the heroin habit, and Carlisle followed suit. Early the following year the group released a cover of English Beat's "Save It For Later" on the 200 Cigarettes soundtrack. In 1983, a videotape surfaced showing Carlisle and Valentine at a post-gig party at which both were inebriated and uninhibited. The album produced one other single, "Private Helicopter," which didn't make much noise on the charts.

Around 1983, Carlisle had a $300-a-day cocaine habit, and Caffey had a heroin habit. The band had a modern rock hit with its first single, "Flagpole Sitta," an urgent, grunge-tinged track about losing one's mind. Rumor has it that what did in the band was excessive hedonism and drug abuse. Eventually, the band signed with a bigger label, Slash Records, and in 1998 rereleased the album with a new cover. In 1985 (1985 in music) the band broke up. in 1997. 1984 saw a return to critical acceptance with the album Talk Show, but sales were poor. Their first album, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?, was originally released on Arena Rock Recording Co.

The follow-up, however, Vacation, sold well but quickly ran out of momentum. Lin (guitar, piano, violin), Aaron Huffman (bass), and Evan Sult (drums). "Our Lips Are Sealed" and a new version of "We Got the Beat" were extremely popular singles. Harvey Danger is a rock band that formed in Seattle in 1992 as Sean Nelson (vocals), Jeff J. 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. In 1980 (1980 in music), the Go-Gos' "We Got the Beat" became an underground hit.

They have had five top-40 hits. 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.