On This Day: July 8, 1981 - The Go Gos Released Their Debut Album Beauty and the Beat

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On This Day: July 8, 1981 - The Go Gos Released Their Debut Album Beauty and the Beat.

On this day July 8, 1981, The Go Gos released their debut album Beauty and the Beat, a groundbreaking record that helped launch them into pop stardom and marked a major milestone for women in rock. The album combined punk influenced energy with catchy pop hooks and a carefree spirit that perfectly captured the tone of early 80s youth culture.

Featuring hit singles Our Lips Are Sealed and We Got the Beat, the album steadily gained momentum through word of mouth, radio play, and MTV exposure...

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