“We Got The Beat” released as a single in the U.S.

Peaked #2 in Billboard Hot 100

1981

July 8 1981

“Beauty And The Beat” album released in the U.S.

Peaked #1 in Billboard 200

June 12 1981

“Our Lips Are Sealed” is released as a single in the U.S.

Peaked #10 in Billboard Hot 100, Peaked #10 in Billboard Hot Dance Club songs, Peaked #2 in Australia, Peaked #3 in Canada

April 1 1981

The Go-Go’s signed to I.R.S. Records

1980

December 1 1980

Margot was replaced with Kathy

Original bassist Margot Olavarria fell ill and was replaced with Kathy Valentine. Olavarria sued the remaining members in 1982 for wrongfully throwing her out. The suit was settled in 1984.

October 31 1980

The Go-Go’s perform at Starwood in West Hollywood

July 27 1980

“We Got The Beat” released as a single in the U.K.

1979

December 1 1979

The Go-Go’s opened for Madnes, a British Ska band, in LA and were asked to tour with them.

July 1 1979

Gina Shock replaced Bello

1978

May 1 1978

The Go-Go’s formed in Los Angeles, California

Initially consisting of Belinda Carlisle (vocals), Jane Wiedlin (guitar, vocals), Margot Olavarria (bass) and Elissa Bell (drums). Later in the year, Charlotte Caffey (lead guitar, keyboards) was added to The Go-Go’s.