Go — August A Go

: On August 5, 1982, the Go-Go's appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone , marking a peak in their commercial popularity.

: Formed in Los Angeles in 1978 as a punk band called the Misfits. August A Go Go

: 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

The Go-Go's, the legendary all-female rock band, made history with their 1981 debut album, Beauty and the Beat , which became the first—and currently only—album by an all-female group who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments to reach number one on the Billboard 200 . The Go-Go's, the legendary all-female rock band, made

Significant milestones for the band have frequently occurred during the month of August:

: 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

: 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