The Go-Go's Dive Into Their History in New Documentary at Sundance

Some people might come to a Go-Go’s documentary wanting a purely fun, bubbly experience, based on the effervescence the group projected at its breakthrough peak in the early ’80s. Others might want a sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll tell-all, if they’re aware of the tensions and bad habits that led the all-female band to acrimoniously break up in the mid-’80s (before many off-again, on-again reunions that have followed).
As the group and their director stopped by Variety‘s Sundance studio, it was clear they were happy that pop-punk frolic got its due in the new movie.
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[@lymarie1974]

I can't believe we all are old, but the 80s are forever in my heart.

[@tmackie1694]

Yep!

[@jjnelsonnc]

Wtf, so seems like watching Last American Virgin and listening to them, does seem like no time has passed.

[@jjnelsonnc]

ARE we that old, already? Lol

[@user-vu5rh7of2r]

Its weird how we grew old so quick. I saw the Go Go's at Red Rocks in Denver in 1984

[@tmackie1694]

D wow! 🤩

[@bacchuslax7967]

GoGo’s. Bangles. The Runaways. Bananarama. The 80’s were so awesome.

[@tryithere]

Runaways were the 70's

[@johndean4727]

The 80s were unbelievable.

[@Firebrand1967]

Girlschool🤘🏻

[@nahuilegorreta6572]

The Pandoras

[@johndean4727]

@@nahuilegorreta6572 it's sad theres so few.

[@jd2799]

The Go-Go’s should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@jsmith1746]

I was so absolutely shocked to hear that they weren't in. I know the Hall doesn't have the greatest reputation overall, they have made a lot of boneheaded moves. But the fact that the Go-Go's are not in is an absolute joke. They were pioneers in so many ways and fully deserve full recognition in the Hall.

[@pcgaga]

J D Absolutely they should!!

[@DanielRodriguez-yw1ri]

Thier time WILL come! And even if it doesn't, some of us will always be in love with the music they created & you don't need the HOF to be remembered! Love you ladies always!

[@karenn.769]

I am not surprised that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pat Benatar is not in. Tina Turner (solo) is not in. Too many well-deserving women are not in the hall.

[@johndean4727]

Your damn right.

[@sambradley1968]

The Go-Go's are still together after all these years. Next year is the 40th anniversary of their 1st album. 🎸🎼

[@seminolefantodd4736]

Belinda Carlisle is speaking @ 1:45, graphic labels her Kathy Valentine. Can we get someone at Variety who knows the difference to fix this?

[@macmacreynolds8712]

IKR?

[@nancentina]

Please...this is insulting. You wouldn’t mislabel Don Henley

[@smurphftw2008]

@@nancentina Are you sure about that? Heh

[@saturnargentavis1901]

Cringed at that too. Such an icon and they cant get it right.

[@loungerobo]

@@saturnargentavis1901 ya what the hell? it is Belinda but why put Kathy Valentine? hmmmm

[@kanayd]

In my 50s now and I will love this band til the day I die. Thanks ladies for making some of the best music in my lifetime.

[@felix121984]

This is the new sixties. The Golden Girls actresses were the same age when it aired. Amazing difference.

[@johndean4727]

@@felix121984 Prince and MJ would've been 61.Madonna and Belinda are61.

[@TheBluetoob]

Kathy was my crush as a kid, I met them in Newark airport in 1981, seen them in Tucson in 2019 told Kathy this story & received a hug and kiss on the cheek. She's still a stunner & my life is complete.

[@rickrodriguez5875]

Lol. You're so lucky to have her that close to you and get a kiss and a hug from an icon from your past.

[@buzztp5119]

GOGO'S and Pat Benatar should be in.

[@jamesstone7283]

P B.yes. these clowns ..not

[@teddybears4life240]

GUYS!!! THE GO GOS AINT GREAT. THEY WERE NOT THE FIRST ALL FEMALE BAND AND THEIR HITS are their best songs...JUST BECAUSE A BAND IS INSPIRED BY OTHER BANDS WILL NOT MAKE THEM ROCK IDOLS TILL THE END OF TIME...🤔😁

[@SWLinPHX]

@@teddybears4life240 Runaways? No hits, put together by men, didn't write their own song. Go-Go's way better.

[@teddybears4life240]

@@SWLinPHX HONEY....THE RUNAWAYS ARE IN THE GOTDAMM ROCK HALL. THEY WERE FUCKING 14 YEARS OLD. plz stop.

[@teddybears4life240]

and im stopping notifications for this video...THIS BAND AINT WORTH MY TIME. BYBY.

[@charliedontsurf70]

One of the words you don't hear enough in relation to The Go-Go's is "Important" They are an important group in Rock History.

[@jonswenk8073]

Put them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame !!They where Trendsetters !! 😊

[@ejdrapes5098]

I love Gina Schock. Yes it is bullshit that the Go-Go’s aren’t in the RRHOF. Same with Pat Benatar.

[@smurphftw2008]

Yeah ... but Patti Smith is in there *rolls eyes*

[@michelem5571]

Gina is amazing!!!!

[@jbass69goat84]

Gina is correct about the RRHOF. I have been there several times because I enjoy most of their displays. That said, it is as political of a place as congress is. A shining example is Leon Russell. Leon appeared on more recordings than many of his fellow Wrecking Crew members because he would cross genre lines not to mention his own recordings. Ever since it opened the HOF acted as if he never existed. Once Elton backed the tour of Leon and himself for no other reason than to pay his respects to Leon for his support and advise he provided to Elton early in his career. Within a six month period Leon went from a zero to an inductee in the RRHOF solely because of Elton pushing the subject to the HOF powers that be and a lot of behind the scenes lobbying. Leon was ìn poor health for many years. He performed at his induction in March 2011 and died in November 2016. Steve Miller openly told the world how artists were treated by the hall and so on as the same bs continues.

[@PesterFester1966]

They just got nominated so your wish came true 👍

[@zizzinpuss]

@@smurphftw2008 Because Patti Smith wrote her own songs, something Pat Benatar didn't do

[@gix2lee]

The Go-Go’s are the epitome of my high school years. I went to an all girl high school and it just felt right and normal to have an all girl band become that popular. I remember a group of either sophomore or junior girls dressed up as the Go-Go’s from the Beauty and the Beat album for Halloween and it was GREAT! I would also dance to Our Lips Are Sealed with my baby sister in the living room, playing their album on a record player over and over. Wonderful, wonderful memories. Thank you to Gina, Jane, Charlotte, Kathy and Belinda!

[@TdawggLA]

These ladies are living legends and part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@johndean4727]

Me 2.

[@denisechaoub90]

Yup mine too❤️❤️🎧🎤💃

[@jazzlover9050]

Always thought Belinda looks just like Pricilla presley

[@SimirJohnson]

Agreed, but not in a good way.

[@bluedragon4]

I bet they have the same plastic surgeon.

[@FionaEm]

Too much plastic surgery will do that to a person 😎

[@johndean4727]

@El Raton prince.mj would have been 61.Madonna and Belinda are 61.

[@cecizeni]

@@SimirJohnson exactly... Why they have to inject whatever it is substance into their face it just is never going to make it look natural just let it progress naturally.

[@glutenfreeinthefork4768]

These women are serious musicians. I wish it wouldn’t have taken 30+ years for the world to recognize it. Automatic is one of my absolute favs.

[@jd2799]

I love watching these wonderful interviews with the GoGo’s. Grew up with the GoGo’s. The older we get everything is so much more mature. Life and friendship is more important than the past...

[@doloresvargas6450]

Induct these ladies into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum.Tony

[@jckmino]

(From Ecuador south-America) I met the go-go's when I was 13 years old (back in 80's) and I loved them... Now I am 50 years old, and still in-love with go-go's they are the best!!!

[@dudaf.7668]

January of 1985, they played on Brazil ( Rock in Rio) I remember this. After that they played in south america, in your country too. Probably the same year. "Olá" from Brazil.

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

Te entiendo yo a vos mi chavo

[@seekingwisdom8]

Great pop hits, beautiful girls who played their own instruments, they had it all. But their energy, especially Jane grabbed my attention. Watching a musician dancing, grooving to the music as the perform is inspirational and fun to watch

[@momma2bubbas]

I read Belinda's autobio a few years ago and it's amazing she is still alive . LOVE the GOGo's!

[@ScottJ5860]

Been watching a lot of GoGo's videos lately. What I've seen is a lot of talent, a lot of energy, virtually no sleeze (it wasn't needed with their beauty and their musical talent) and girls who seemed to be having a lot of fun.

[@Yenv4356]

They are 61-62 years old and look amazing for their age and still have so much to contribute love gogos

[@maryborchardt8707]

Kathy Valentine one of the greatest bass players in rock and roll.. Her bass lines are outstanding!!

[@andrewr62]

Actually they are pretty basic, but she played them well. By the was the bass line in "We Got the Beat" where not her's but Margot Oliverria's.

[@ugaais]

Easy they are a fun solid band but she is a pedestrian player….Geddy Lee, John Paul Jones, John Enswhistle, etc…

[@drez4726]

Love these ladies. I was a kid in the 80’s, they where the jam in those days and still are.

[@starjacko]

All five are still gorgeous! Kathy Valentine was so incredibly underrated. Great guitarist who had to learn to play bass, whereas Charlotte Caffey was a bassist who learned to play guitar. Glad they're happy and healthy!

[@WithaJoeFro]

Kinda using "gorgeous" a little loosely, huh?

[@harley092355]

It only takes $$$$$$$

[@imdbbookaholic]

Yep, all five are still gorgeous. So sad that Charlotte Caffey has carpal tunnel since the late 80s 🥺

[@kimreace]

They still got the beat!!! Can't wait to see this! The go gos are part of my coming of age teen years and beyond.

[@Flore-162]

netflix please , buy that documentary !

[@brettthebassist]

I know because I don’t have showtime

[@AnnLippert1]

Yeah where do you even find the documentary.? i still don't even know the name of it

[@alfmac7886]

My favorite show was The B-52's, The Go Go's and The Psychedelic Furs at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre.. Danced all night neath the summer moon! #GoodTimes

[@Tracymmo]

Jealous!

[@auntielisalisabopeepsa]

YES!!! Irvine Meadows!! Damn I miss that place. Some of the best concerts I ever went to. The Eagles (Hell Freezes Over Tour), Fleetwood Mac, Oingo Boingo (1995 Farewell Tour) Van Halen etc. No way I could walk up Irvine Meadows now if it was still there, but great memories 🎶🎶🎶🎶👍👍👍

[@auntielisalisabopeepsa]

Trump’s A FatAss Of those you mentioned I only remember the US Festival wanting so badly to go. I was in junior high in ‘83 (8th grade) so my parents wouldn’t let me go. My friend got me a T-shirt lol 😂

[@alfmac7886]

@@auntielisalisabopeepsa I went to the US festival, my mom and dad took me and about four of my friends (in a station wagon no less.. lol). Ps. We were 15!!!

[@alfmac7886]

@Trump’s A FatAss I totally remember DOG and California Jam but I was too young to go to the CJ festivals but remember having the live California Jam double LPs!

[@rjmcallister1888]

Anyone who ever thought the Go-Go's were 'just Belinda', watch and listen. Like their compatriots the Bangles, they were self-contained, self-sufficient and oh, yes, they could play. As last check, they still had the beat.

[@MERTIE123]

It's a blessing that after all these years, all the ladies are still alive. In most bands from the 80s, at least 1 person has passed away

[@ibraheemabdullah4835]

Life truly is so brief. Thanks for so many wonderful memories you helped make with your music. Peace be with you all!

[@BAR-ct7ti]

Jane is still the cutest

[@donalddodds8335]

They are all in their late 50's - Early 60's Kathy still looks amazing

[@brianbearco]

Jane Wiedlin used to look alot like Winona Ryder in the 80s!

[@LeeSugarballs]

Actually Winona looks like Jane...

[@michaelbruno1330]

U do realize jane is older

[@ariesleorising9421]

In Winona’s dreams!!! Lol. Triggered?? Maybe. 😂. They are both beautiful ladies for sure!

[@ray.shoesmith]

She was cute as hell as Joan of Arc in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

[@watcherdev]

I love documentaries, I love the Go-Gos, I need to look into this!

[@christine3043]

LP Flowers August 1 on Showtime

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I feel the same way. Wasn't the documentary interesting and gave a real insight into their history? Reminiscent of the Eagles documentary. I was freakin' glued to my seat if I must admit somewhat embarrassingly. Although I really have no reason to be. They rule! What energy!

[@rosej5029]

"We Got the Beat"; "Our Lips Are Sealed"; "Head Over Heels"; "Vacation". Summer Classics Now and Forever. Rock On Ladies!

[@cindystauffer3242]

Such a great documentary and it’s so awesome to see them together.

[@bettygreenhansen]

My favorite concert of the 70’s/80’s-and I attended a LOT of rock concerts-was The Go-Go’s at Sunrise Musical Theater Miami ummm, 1984? Everyone was sitting down until the band took the stage and then the place caught on fire with their musical energy. We all popped up to dance and sing along... Wow. They held us all in the palms of their talented hands the entire show.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Wow. I've been to shows like that. I missed them back then but maybe see them in '21.

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

they write the music and the songs within the band and this connects with people

[@rickyparrilla2426]

First concert I went to 1982 The Go-Go's at Madison Square Garden. It was fucking Awesome to hear 22 thousand people singing all the lyrics. I was in the 6th Grade. I wish it would have been recorded.

[@harley092355]

Language please!!!!!! Not necessary.

[@edp3202]

I was 10 and 💕💕💕 go gos

[@LUCKYIRISHLADY77]

Loved y'all in Birmingham Alabama many many years ago. Best concert of my life

[@postworld1185]

Living in LA back then it felt like the Go Go's and the Bangles were rivals like the Beatles and the Stones. I always wondered if they saw it that way too. Fun times.

[@VanielDeeform]

Post World My understanding is that they were on the same label initially (IRS) and that even though they liked The Go-Go's, The Bangles wanted to be recognised as their own band; not a 2nd version of the band who broke out a few years before. There are some photos online of them together in the 1980's. I don't think there was any real rivalry. Particularly as The Go-Go's had broken up, by the time The Bangles got really big. Plus, both bands have had a respective member join at different times. Vicki Peterson played lead guitar, replacing Charlotte Caffey while she was pregnant and being a Mom. And Kathy Valentine played bass with The Bangles for a time, when Micki Steele decided to leave the group. It would be amazing if they toured together, but it hasn't happened yet, but who knows...

[@bacchuslax7967]

Post World I’d add Bananarama too

[@ellie8721]

There was no rivalry between the bangles and the go-gos. The go-gos had pretty much run their course as the bangles were taking off. Over the years, the bangles have said in several interviews the "rivalry" was a media creation. The bangles never said anything unkind about them...quite the opposite, actually. (Bangles fan here👍👋)

[@ellie8721]

@BlueArmy33 You like whom you like. You've probably only heard the Bangs' hit singles. I've only heard the Go-Go's singles. There's definitely more to the Bangs. They're a great rock band. Obviously the Go-Gos respected the Bangs enough to ask Vicki Peterson tour with them. The Bangs were all accomplished musicians, whereas, even Carlisle admitted that only Caffey could play her instrument and was the talented one. Sue said her eye thing came about due to being nervous. Doesn't matter which band one likes. They both had an impact on the music world and helped pave the way for other female artists.

[@ellie8721]

@BlueArmy33 um, yeah. I pretty much said the same thing. I, too, grew up in the '80s. It was a wonderful time. I don't like Gaga, either..or swift...or Perry...🤷

[@MM-ud1xf]

First concert I ever attended was The Go Go’s opening for The Police. Back when we had concerts. Tickets were probably twenty bucks.

[@tiffanylyons4474]

Oh my God! What a ticket!

[@apollozero]

When did Jane turn into Shirley Jones?

[@plasticweapon]

LOL!

[@billthomas56]

Actually, I think Jane looks amazing.

[@ernestoribeiro2226]

@Phil Mycrackin HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Sadly, now she could have her face on the cover of the Dead Kennedys album "Plastic Surgery Disasters"

[@debraelkins2155]

Gina looks like the lady who is Bart Simpson 😊

[@macmacreynolds8712]

@Debra Elkins Nancy Cartwright played Bart Simpson on the Simpsons.

[@gregwatson3300]

I really enjoyed hearing from all the members in the documentary. They have all been through a lot, and I am glad they've survived. Also, the new song sounds pretty cool. Rock on, ladies!

[@gabem6362]

Great band and part of the 80s that will never die ...these ladies did it ..

[@sunsunnydayz]

I Love The Go-Go's been listening to them like forever!!! ❤️❤️

[@1972CB350]

I love them all! But Jane will always be my guitar heroine super crush. The documentary was EXCELLENT. Looking forward to their 2021 tour!!!

[@MomMom4Cubs]

Jane showed me it's ok to be tiny with a squeaky voice and be fierce and tenacious. I'm not a huge fan of their music, however I am a fan of Jane as a person.

[@bearloverforever]

Growing up and hearing an all girl band was awesome back in my teen days. I remember I won tickets to see the Go•Gos with the Flock of Seagulls on February 2, 1982 at the old Met Center in Minneapolis.....probably one of my first real loud and fun concerts. Then, I seen them at the Taste of Minnesota, outdoor concert....so fun .....on July 3, 2001 along with perfect outdoor weather and a fun Minnesota crowd all wearing our feathered boas! ... I missed the other concert at the MN. Zoo, it rained the whole time I guess....and the last tour was a few years back, downtown Minneapolis, but, sadly they canceled because Belinda was sick with throat issues? Hoping after this crazy pandemic, they tour again in the Twin Cities!....They ROCK! 😉

[@scottburton9701]

The Go-Go's were the first female band to have a # 1 album-Thanks for posting!

[@doobiejones9388]

In the summer of 1983. August. I called out to summer football practice to go see the Go Go's at Castle Farms. Charlevoix Michigan. Only time I ever missed practice. Flock of Seagulls opened. Go Go's put on one of the best live shows I have ever seen. And I've seen AC DC live 6 times. So I know what a good live show is. Obviously they're 2 completely different types of show. But good live is the test of any genre. Incidentally the best live shows I've ever seen is a toss up between Dylan and Willie Nelson.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I like your thinking. The Beatles were one of the best live acts. Until they couldn't hear themselves anymore. Wings was best live show in '76. Eagles were great in '15 at the Garden. Who was amazing in '17. Hope to see these ladies if they come around in '21 and I can afford it. My max is $250-275.

[@1mexfighter]

Sure you know Man!6 times wow

[@grumpyoldbastard3484]

I miss concerts at Castle Farms. What a great place to watch concerts!

[@doobiejones9388]

@@grumpyoldbastard3484 right on brother 🤟

[@susandolski8097]

Oh, I was so confused. When Belinda was speaking, they had Kelly's name appear. That was a mistake they should have caught before uploading.

[@pegkal5550]

Kathy not Kelly

[@kellyj.azania4371]

Jane is still so durn cute!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

She really is. And she a confident person. To me she's the most interesting.

[@MThyne-oz2zu]

Always has been.

[@keithm9337]

I think I love her.

[@aberamagold7509]

I watched this documentary yesterday and it was great I highly recommend it. I've noticed a (very obvious) trend with bands once they become rich and famous, something you all know so I don't need to spell it out. I mentioned this for a purely selfish reason, I want to share an anecdote from the doc. They were talking about how bad their drug and alcohol use got when one of them shared this little story about Charlotte Caffey; One night in the late 80's or early 90's Ozzie Osbourne, yes Ozzie Osborne, kicked her out of his hotel room because she was so fucked up, again. Seriously what do you have to do to make Ozzie say "this is too much for me she's gotta go"?

[@70sgirl1961]

LOL Ozzy giving you the boot for being too effed up? Jeez, get your life together! :D

[@mattf49006]

When I was in college I worked venue and club security...worked go go shows at the whisky and a number of other venues..I'm impressed they survived the 80s..they weren't girl scouts..glad they did

[@sterlingarcher9208]

Heard they had to blow club owners to get on stage, true?

[@mattf49006]

@@sterlingarcher9208 ..i was closer to them when they worked clubs..stadium venues not so much...i worked contract security a cpl years on and off at the Whisky a GoGo...the manager Red freaking adored them...more as a father figure..once he had us toss out a guy pretty hard on his head who was harassing two of the girls while they were watching a show there...at the few clubs i interacted with them at i never heard or saw anything like that...now male groupies?..there were a few..as far as the girls what i saw was what they related..booze and drugs

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

It is amazing they all made it. So easy to get hooked. No educating kids about it, either. Makes you wonder...

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Just saw this . Great doc on these talented ladies. I didn't want it to end. I second what Gina was saying about making a part 2. It feels like you only scratched the surface on their fascinating stories. Cheers

[@noelabrera6634]

The greatest all female band of all time .Thank you Go-Go's for all the years of great vibe and great rock n roll

[@daveclark8337]

That's actually sad that 50 years later they never really had any competition in that category.

[@holland9199]

This is so amazing too see 😃 the GO GO played a big part of my youth (20) in the 80’ so happy to see they are all alive and well 😄 bless all of you 😇

[@jmc5209]

Great seeing them together today...still remember stopping dead in my tracks at 18 when Our Lips Are Sealed song/video popped up on Entertainment Tonight segment introducing them.Ran out and got album shortly after will always love 'em

[@user-wk2qp8cp8x]

Jane will always be the best ..., Down to earth and a great personality👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@ray.shoesmith]

Whenever I see her the first thing that pops in my mind is the Joan of Arc aerobics instructor scene in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure 😂

[@jjnelsonnc]

I wish there was a part2, the doc was AMAZING!

[@user-zb9ou8sd4h]

The GoGos were my all-time favorite band in the 1980s and little did I know they ( or so I read) lived at the time right up the street from me and I had no idea. Cherokee & Delangpre ....

[@mdmejia67]

Belinda has had a lot of work done..... Sincerely, Mickey Rourke

[@harley092355]

Just takes $$$$$$$$

[@heatherr0420]

I really think this documentary had a lot to do with them finally getting the nomination and the induction they so righteously deserved. BTW I just met Gina Schock the other night, when she's the coolest most down-to-earth person you could ever meet. I can't say enough what a great experience it was

[@rebeccahughes8908]

Can I say that these ladies alone first of all my Camaro had gogo stickers all over it my room had posters an album covers all over it Ringo Starr was the first drummer that inspired me but Gina was my role model she open the door for female drummers to actually get jobs in Hollywood I think her every day for my drumming ability and inspiration 58 years old I still play drums to this day and I still love the Go-Go’s

[@tiffanylyons4474]

Excellent Rebecca!

[@jamiecapecod]

In my late teens I turned our basement into a roller rink and constantly played the Talk Show cassette

[@jeepgal711]

Love them! Huge part of my youth surfing in Ca. The 80’s was good time all around.

[@ion2010ify]

I love them, I can't wait to see this documentary.

[@pawtucketpatriot1956]

Put these ladies in the Hall Of Fame already!

[@avilleguy]

I love the Go-Go's - Kathy and Gina are the best!

[@mikewatkins3533]

They still look good!!! Damn!!😎🎸😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@josemartinez9415]

I fell in love with Belinda the very first time I saw her on the "Head over heels" video. Still believe that was her best look ever...

[@rafaelsale6364]

These ladies broke the mode for future female rock groups, singer/songwriters. They were the forerunners of pop punk

[@maverickbrewer4688]

If Hall & Oats can get into the Hall.....then The Go-Go's definitely deserve to be there too.

[@1dognight166]

FREAKIN LOVE THE GOGOS !

[@sergiola310]

The Go Go 's are the best girl group ever - no rock & roll hall of fame . That's caca. They should be !

[@tryithere]

Ummm, Joan Jett is.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Joan Jett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 2015

[@guitartownguns]

The Bangles were better.

[@amerocker]

Antigone Rising.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Rosemary Clooney rocks! (Er, is this the Disney channel?)

[@redpineapple9908]

"A lot of funny stuff on the cutting room floor"? Sounds like material for a Director's Cut! Bring it!

[@drbryant23]

Congratulations to the Go-Go's. Announced just now - 2021 inductee into the RR Hall of Fame.

[@captainnice9698]

The ladies just confirmed what I already knew, the JOURNEY to the "top", is more fulfilling and fun than actually getting to the "top", i.e. ENJOY the ride. It's exactly like riding a rollacoaster, the anticipation as you are going up.....then you get to the TOP !!!! then, it's all downhill from there....

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

Finally the GoGo's get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Now the original Grand Funk Railroad need the be inducted!

[@carlrosen3600]

Back around the end of September 1980 I met Kathy Valentine in the "Green" room at "The Whiskey" in Hollywood after her set with The Textones who were opening for Gary Myrick. I was just 21 and I don't recall any mention of Kathy playing with the Go-Gos. I did a little impromptu interview and I asked what The Textones had coming up to which she replied: "We're playing in Arizona next month." And I asked her somewhat jokingly "So, what do you do with your first MILLION? She looked right at me and said "I'd like to have a new car. I've never had a new car before." In just a matter 2-3 months later I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I thought at the time that the signed Textones flier would be the last I ever saw of Ms. Valentine when-BOOM! The Go-Gos debut LP in the display case of our Mall record store. For years I showed off my Kathy Valentine autographed flier from the Textones show in September 1980 that she signed: "With Kathy, from love." Sadly, one day the flier couldn't be found. Talk about GRACIOUS! It was me and my friend roaming the Whiskey like we OWNED the place and we landed in the band "Green Room" due to its having an unguarded open door. We weren't even sure when the Textones set was ending so imagine our surprise when they wandered in from the stage. My friend and I had a demeanor that made everyone think that wherever we were-we were SUPPOSED to be there. Kathy and one of the guy members I don't remember which one were receptive to our presence and we stood around and "schmoozed" for awhile. I do remember that Carla O. was not in the room at the time. My friend bought a "Gary Myrick & The Figures"t-shirt. There were no Textones t-shirts that night. Now 40 years later I look back and I see this "Green Room" in my mind and think how I was talking to someone who neither one of us had any idea of what a heart-stopping ride she was about to get on. Now, either she had already joined the Go-Gos but thought it inappropriate to mention "another band" or her going over to them was not a done deal in late September 1980. The only other part of our conversation I can recall is when I mentioned that my friend and I live in NC and we're driving back in a few days and we're stopping to see my friend's sister in Austin, when Kathy's eyes got big and she says "Yeah, Austin! That's where I'm from! Carla, too!"

[@moriA503]

First song that popped in my head..our lips are sealed ❤️ best tune ever!!!

[@JedHead77]

Jane still looks great. When I met them at a record signing in the late 90s, and they all seemed out of it, except Jane. She was so sweet and bubbly! Was upset meeting Gina like that, though, since I liked her too.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I would be upset, too. I'm new to this whole experience in that I really couldn't appreciate them first go 'round. But I saw the documentary and am a total fan now. And, yes, Jane seemed like the most "relatable," down-to-earth" person. I rooted for Gina in that she seemed like an underdog, but there may have been a lot of anger underneath (and not so underneath). Oh well. At least you met them. Good for you!

[@StONed-mb1iv]

oh man! Back in the day you girls made it legal for a boyfriend like me to be able to look at another female with instruments. Thank you.... Thank you very much....

[@airlyamot7794]

💜 the Go-Go's...so much beauty in one room!

[@meee4217]

They were the first album I ever bought, and their music holds up to this day. And they kicked ass!

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Belinda still looks beautiful. There are some mean people in the comments. They all look beautiful!

[@R.U.1.2.]

See "Tumbleweed Connection" comments, who- "loves" them. He's a great fan of theirs, apparently

[@ernestoribeiro2226]

@@R.U.1.2. post here the LINK to that, please.

[@R.U.1.2.]

@@ernestoribeiro2226 It's been ' Conveniently deleted:" Odd how that always happens:! He's a great fan of theirs apparently.

[@ernestoribeiro2226]

@@R.U.1.2. ha! no surprise at all... I would get good laughs from that...

[@4seeableTV]

Don't blame us, blame HER for what she's done to her face.

[@angelalinderman3467]

Bad ass trend setting women!!!!! Love them!💯👍💜💓🥰😄

[@ENigma-um8zw]

Hope the children of the Go Go’s know how fuckin badass their mom’s are. Considering these women earned their Keith Richards Merit Badge and yet are still alive and kicking ass is admirable

[@amandachairez6634]

Wow! So cool! Iisten to them all the time still! I'm an 80s fanatic! 🙏🎧🙌

[@hayleycomet8029]

"It's so nice to have all 5 of you in the same room together" Um, I count 6. lol

[@frankiehere2010]

They look so old now...Jane Wiedlin the pixie girl had my heart as a teenager...Everything comes to an end...That's the message in life.

[@doloresvargas6450]

These ladies belong in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.Tony

[@jamesage24]

Love The Go•Go's! So many of my favorite songs weren't their big hits. You Can't Walk In Your Sleep, London Boys, Girl of 100 Lists, Beyond the Blue Sky, Skid Marks On My Heart, How Much More, etc, etc, etc.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Club Zero was their first Billboard Hot 100 hit in 19 years when they released it in 2020. Then the hall of fame after this documentary and the new hit song invited them to join the Hall of fame in 2021. Their latest incarnation in the 2020s is just amazing as few bands from the 1980s still perform on stage, by themselves, with no support from anyone else. Yet the Go Go's did it - their way and by themselves.

[@d.bobbymcgee3253]

And we're so glad you're the band that won't die. Puh-leeeeze. You're the freaking GO-GOS!!!!!! We love you!!!!!

[@mtnjam3347]

Chubby Belinda Carlisle is less scary than post - surgery Belinda Carlisle.

[@howiewill]

A patina of insignificance…. such true words of what happens if something’s not “trending”

[@No1KCfan6]

Jane has such a cute voice and big, beautiful eyes.

[@brianbearco]

I loved all their music in the 80s. In fact when they split up 1 or 2 of the gogos did backup vocals forthe song Heaven is a place on earth (Belinda's album after they went their own ways.

[@asapstan]

I love janes voice!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Always!