The Go-Go's are an American all-female rock band that rose to fame in the early 1980s. Known for their energetic blend of punk and pop, they were one of the first successful all-female bands to write their own songs and play their own instruments. Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, the group became a major force in the new wave scene and helped shape the sound of the decade. Their debut album Beauty and the Beat was a commercial breakthrough and remains iconic. The band has influenced generations of musicians and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.