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The band sought a replacement, selecting Paula Jean Brown (of Giant Sand) as their new bass guitarist, with Valentine moving to rhythm guitar. This lineup debuted at the 1985 Rock in Rio festival, playing two shows, but Carlisle and Caffey soon realized their hearts were no longer in the group and decided to disband the Go-Go's in May 1985.
Jul 29, 2020 · The biggest takeaway from The Go-Go's a new documentary directed by Alison Ellwood about the popular band from the 1980s, is: why aren't they in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? In hindsight, the ...
Sep 10, 2020 · The Go-Go's continued on, briefly, with bassist Kathy Valentine moving to guitar to replace Wiedlin and hiring new bassist Paula Jean Brown. But for Belinda Carlisle and guitarist Charlotte Caffey, the band was out of steam and they didn't have the energy to force it to keep going.
Aug 3, 2020 · A concerned Paula Jean Brown, the band’s new bass guitarist, had an outsider’s perspective and convinced Caffey to finally check into rehab in 1984 after a concert in Rio de Janeiro.
May 13, 1985 · The women announced their decision Friday to band members Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine and Paula Jean Brown, Wiedlin’s replacement. Valentine said Saturday she was “sad and shocked” by the move.
Aug 8, 2020 · 4.4K views 3 years ago. Belinda Carlisle discusses Paula Jean Brown joining the Go-Go's, & Kathy Valentine moving to guitar ...more.
Aug 1, 2020 · Besides this, the members had forgotten how to communicate respectfully with one another, leading to ego clashes, and in-fighting among band members over potential earnings and restrictive roles (Paula Jean Brown replaced Jane Wiedlin after she quit).
