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YouTubeThe Go-Go's - They've Got the Beat
Anyone who knows The Go-Go’s knows they got the beat. But in the recent television documentary about them, fans learn the true story of how they got it, lost it, and found it again. The film shows where The Go-Gos are today: making new music together for the first time in 20 something years. We catch up with drummer, Gina Schock and listen, mesmerized as she tells her incredible story.
First All-Female Band to Earn a Number One
Onwards and Upwards
Despite each member trying their hand at a solo career, only Belinda Carlisle went on to have mainstream success. By 1990, the women realised they were better together. Over the years, The Go-Go’s have continued to tour together as a five-piece. They also embarked on farewell tours in 2010 and 2016.
Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame
In 2018, The Go-Go’s reunited to play for the first time in six years, Before the pandemic they had planned to tour behind the documentary but that never happened. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 Now The Go-Go’s are planning to headline at Coachella in 2025.
So, Who IS Gina Schock?
Gina Schock, born Regina Ann Schock in Baltimore, Maryland, is the powerhouse drummer of The Go-Go’s, one of the most influential all-female rock bands in history. Raised in a working-class neighbourhood, Gina discovered her passion for drumming as a teen. Her ambition led her to move to Los Angeles in the late ’70s, where she joined The Go-Go’s in ’79, just as the band began making waves in the punk scene.
What an Amazing Drummer!
The Go-Go’s were pioneers, becoming the first all-women band to achieve mainstream success while writing their own music and playing their own instruments. Schock’s hard-hitting, high-energy drumming became a key element of the band’s signature sound and the band’s debut album, Beauty and the Beat (1981), topped the Billboard 200 for six weeks.
Gina's Challenges
Despite their success, the band faced challenges and during this time, Gina underwent heart surgery for a congenital defect. Post-Go-Go’s, she pursued songwriting and producing, contributing to projects for stars like Miley Cyrus (Breakout) and Selena Gomez. She has also ventured into acting and photography.
Gina Schock - Musician, Photographer, Comedian
Beyond music, Gina is known for her vivacious personality, humour, and advocacy for women in the arts. She was the curator of The Go-Go’s coffee table book, Made in Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go’s which offers a visually stunning and intimate look at the band’s groundbreaking journey.
The book chronicles the band’s rise from the ’70s Los Angeles punk scene to becoming one of the most influential all-female rock bands of all time. It includes candid images from Gina’s personal collection, alongside snapshots from tours, recording sessions, and moments offstage. The stories highlight the band’s highs and lows, from the making of their hit albums to the challenges of life on the road.
