: Included vocalist Belinda Carlisle , guitarist Jane Wiedlin , and lead guitarist Charlotte Caffey , later joined by drummer Gina Schock and bassist Kathy Valentine .
: On August 5, 1982, the Go-Go's appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone , marking a peak in their commercial popularity. August A Go Go
: They kicked off a farewell tour on August 2, 2016. Most recently, a self-titled feature documentary premiered on Sky Documentaries on August 1, 2020, offering a candid look at their groundbreaking career and internal dynamics. Legacy and Impact : Included vocalist Belinda Carlisle , guitarist Jane
: Their hit singles like "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "We Got the Beat" helped cement their status as pop-punk pioneers and icons of the New Wave era. History in August : Formed in Los Angeles in 1978 as
: The band often toured in August, including a performance at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre on August 17, 2011, as part of their "Ladies Gone Wild" 30th-anniversary tour.
: Formed in Los Angeles in 1978 as a punk band called the Misfits.
Significant milestones for the band have frequently occurred during the month of August: