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In 1980 ( 1980 in music), the Go-Gos' "We Got the Beat" became an underground hit. After exchanging Olaverria for Kathy Valentine (the band's sound was turning from punk to pop, and Olaverria's punk persona was becoming a pop liability), the Go-Go's signed to IRS Records and released Beauty and the Beat, which was a surprise hit and topped the charts for six weeks. "Our Lips Are Sealed" and a new version of "We Got the Beat" were extremely popular singles. The follow-up, however, Vacation , sold well but quickly ran out of momentum. 1984 ( 1984 in musicSee also 1983 in music, other events of 1984, 1985 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' Events January 28 singer Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial. February 14 Elton John marries studio engin) saw a return to critical acceptance with the album Talk Show , but sales were poor. In 19851985 is a common year starting on Tuesday. Events January events January 1 Creation of the Internet's Domain Name System. January 17 British Telecom annouces they are going to abolish the famous red telephone boxes. January 23 A debate in the House of Lor ( 1985 in musicSee also 1984 in music, other events of 1985, 1986 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' Events January 28 Various artists, including Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smok) the band broke up.
Rumor has it that what did in the band was excessive hedonism and drug abuse. Around 1983, Carlisle had a $300-a-day cocaine habit, and Caffey had a heroin habit. In 1983, a videotape surfaced showing Carlisle and Valentine at a post-gig party at which both were inebriated and uninhibited. In 1985, Caffey underwent treatment to rid herself of the heroin habit, and Carlisle followed suit. After the drug treatment, neither could continue with the band anymore; Jane Wiedlin had previously departed.
Belinda Carlisle had a successful solo career for most of the late 1980sMillennia: 1st millennium 2nd millennium 3rd millennium Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Events and trends, while Wiedlin did some recording and acting. Charlotte Caffey worked with Carlisle and then formed a band called the Graces for Perfect View ( 1990 in musicSee also 1989 in music, other events of 1990, 1991 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' Events January 21 MTV's Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcy).
In 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo, Wiedlin organized a reunion that began with a benefit for PETA, and again in 19941994 is a common year starting on Saturday, and was designated the International year of the Family''. Events January events January 1 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an, when they released Return of the Valley of the Go-Go's . In 2001, they released an album of new material entitled "God Bless the Go-Go's". They have since decided to continue performing and recording together.