The Go-Go's are an American all-female rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1978. Notable members include Belinda Carlisle, Jane Wiedlin, and Charlotte Caffey. Their distinctive blend of punk and new-wave pop led to unprecedented success, with their debut album, "Beauty and the Beat," reaching number one on the Billboard charts in 1981, a first for an all-female band who wrote their own songs and played their own instruments. This landmark achievement solidified the Go-Go's as significant figures in music history.