"Their sparking California pop appealed to an astonishingly wide cross-section of music fans, cementing the foundation of the early 80's pop-rock sound without requiring outside support."
"The Go-Go's story is a punk version of the American Dream. They came, they saw and they conquered the charts, the airwaves and pop culture."
"Their self-contained battle cry was a string of irresistibly catchy, self-penned pop singles featuring infectious vocals, loud punk rock guitars, and sweet backing vocals."
"Before the Go-Go's debuted, other all-female bands usually had male figures orchestrating their careers; The Go-Go's broke that mold by writing their own music."
The Go-Go's, hailed as America's sweethearts, have left an indelible mark on pop music, leading the early 80's sound with their DIY ethos and catchy songs. Unlike many all-female bands before them, they wrote their own music and thrived without external manipulation, capturing the essence of punk rock and pop culture. Their infectious pop singles, compelling performances, and a robust feminist message solidified their status as icons and role models for aspiring female musicians while entertaining a wide audience with their vibrant sound.
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