What We Learned From the Go-Go’s Documentary
Iconic Female Band Featured in Film
The Go-Gos documentary, simply titled, The Go-Go’s, is streaming on Showtime. Originally released in January of 2020, the flick got more attention once it hit the streaming service. The attention from the doc possibly helped the Go-Go’s get a Rock Hall nom. They’ve been eligible since 2006.
Eight Things From the Go-Go’s Documentary
#1 Gina Shock and Jane Wiedlin dated.
Their relationship gets a quick mention, Gina says Jane dumped her.
#2 The Film Doesn’t Focus on Dating
While there was a brief mention of Gina and Jane, and there’s another mention later of Jane dating a guy they toured with, that’s it for the dating life.
#3 Most of the movie details the music, the misogyny
Ironically, after all the mentions of misogyny, the Go-Go’s weren’t particularly kind to their female manager. Some of them do state in the movie they regret what happened.
#4 The Go-Gos are the highest selling women’s band to write and perform their own songs
Their debut album was #1 for 6 weeks, sold over 2 million albums and they were nominated for a Grammy as Best New Artist.
#5 Drugs, drugs and drugs
Charlotte Caffey in particular struggled with drugs during their heyday.
#6 The Go-Go’s Broke Up in 1985
Jane wasn’t happy with the writing credits for their music and left the group, the band fizzled less than a year later.
#7 The Go-Go’s Got Back Together
Maturity, Nostalgia or Lack of Other Options (the music biz is tough) could be why they reformed starting in the 90s, though not without issues.
#8 The original bassist was Margot Olavarria
The Go-Go’s unceremoniously ditched Margot Olavarria for Kathy Valentine.