He was the second child in the family and grew up with an elder brother and a younger sister. In 1983, Vacation was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Packaging. The Go-Go’s, still with Margot, in Urgh! View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . Original incarnation (1978–1980) Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, the Go-Go's initially consisted of Belinda Carlisle (vocals), Jane Wiedlin (guitar, background vocals), Margot Olavarria (bass), and Elissa Bello (drums). 22 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart. His younger sister, Jasmine Bello, was also interested in music and followed in the footsteps of her elder brother. Elks Lodge Massacre Revisited (Maximum Rock'N Roll... 1979 Masque rehearsal session - LONDON BOYS, Trash Collector : an Interview With Exene Cervenka. [citation needed], The band began playing gigs at punk venues such as The Masque and the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles and the Mabuhay Gardens in San Francisco alongside bands such as X, Fear, the Plugz and the Controllers. 53,930 among the Most Girl-Crushed-Upon Celebrity Women, and ranks 126,449th among all celebrities on … Olavarria later joined Martin Atkins' band Brian Brain. Photo Galleries. In 2003, the album was ranked No. When the album was released, it steadily climbed the Billboard 200 chart, ultimately reaching No. [citation needed], In 1997, Schock sued the other members of the group, claiming that she had not been properly paid for her contributions since 1986 and that a songwriting agreement with Caffey had been breached. 2019 CMT Music Awards Photos: Winners, Backstage & More! Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. (Famous from First drummer for the all female 80's band - The Go Gos, but was fired and replaced by Gina Schock in 1979) Elissa Bello ranks No. Margot objected to the turn the band was taking, particularly since they had originally aspired to a sound similar to The Buzzcocks. 21 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts and "bubbled under" on the US charts at No. News and Features. 413 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album sold over two million copies,[3] making it one of the most successful debut albums of all time, and the group was nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards. The band soon changed its name to the Go-Go's and began playing local parties and small clubs in … Head Over Heels, a musical featuring the songs of the Go-Go's, ran on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre from July 26, 2018 to January 6, 2019. The album sold over two million copies, making it one of the most successful … In 2011, the Go-Go's announced the "Ladies Gone Wild" tour to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of Beauty and the Beat. Elissa Bello was fired and replaced by Gina Schock in late June 1979. Still a friend of Martin’s, Margot (now a PhD), edited and contributed the essays “Roadies,” “Detained for No Reason,” and “Grrrrrrl’s Guide to the Road” to in his 2007 book Tour: Smart. Russian Women Speak Sexy! See full bio ». Originally formed in 1978 as the Misfits, the group featured Belinda Carlisle (vocals), Jane Wiedlin (guitar, vocals), Charlotte Caffey (lead guitar, keyboards), Margot Olaverra (bass), and Elissa Bello (drums).