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Murder-A-Go-Go's

Crime Fiction Inspired by the Music of The Go-Go's

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West, Holly, Rader-Day, Lori, Davidson, Hilary, Calkins, Susanna, Pluck, Thomas, Brackmann, Lisa, Nettmann, Nadine, Vallere, Diane, Beetner, EricHilary DavidsonLisa BrackmannLori Rader-DaySusanna CalkinsDiane VallereThomas PluckNadine NettmannEric BeetnerHolly West1 editions

The Go-Go’s made music on their own terms and gave voice to a generation caught between the bra-burning irreverence of the seventies and the me-first decadence of the eighties. Anthems like “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” and “Vacation” are an indelible part of our collective soundtrack, but more than that, they speak to the power and possibility of youth. Inspired by punk but not yoked to it, the Go-Go’s broke important musical ground by combining cheeky lyrics, clever hooks, and catchy melodies, perfectly capturing what it feels like to be young and female in the process. But beyond the Go-Go’s effervescent sound and cheerful pop stylings, a darkness underlies many of their lyrics and melodies, hinting at the heartache and frustration inherent in growing up. In other words, plenty to inspire murder and mayhem.

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