Belinda Carlisle

Date of Birth: August 17, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Date of Death: [Leave Blank]

Biography

Belinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the groundbreaking all-female band The Go-Go’s. Born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, Carlisle’s career skyrocketed in the early 1980s as The Go-Go’s became one of the most successful American rock bands of that era. The band’s debut album, “Beauty and the Beat,” is considered a cornerstone of new wave music and was the first album by an all-female band that wrote their own songs and played their own instruments to top the Billboard 200 chart. After The Go-Go’s initially disbanded in 1985, Carlisle embarked on a successful solo career. She released a series of pop albums, with her 1987 album “Heaven on Earth” achieving international success and spawning the hit single “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” which topped the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Throughout her career, Carlisle has been known for her distinctive voice, catchy melodies, and engaging stage presence. She has also been open about her struggles with addiction and her journey towards sobriety, which she discusses in her autobiography, “Lips Unsealed.”

5 Interesting Facts about Belinda Carlisle

1. Belinda Carlisle was a member of the punk band The Germs before co-founding The Go-Go’s.

2. “Beauty and the Beat,” The Go-Go’s debut album, spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

3. Carlisle’s hit single “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

4. She has lived in various countries, including France and Thailand, and is fluent in French.

5. Carlisle is a dedicated supporter of various animal rights organizations and has been a vegetarian for many years.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Belinda Carlisle

1. “I never really thought of myself as a sex symbol, but when I look back at the ’80s pictures, I guess I was.”

2. “My life has been a roller coaster, but I’ve always been able to get back on track.”

3. “The Go-Go’s were the first band to have an all-female lineup that wrote and played their own music and had a number one album. That’s something I’m very proud of.”

4. “Sobriety has given me a clarity and peace of mind that I never knew was possible.”

5. “Music has always been my passion, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had a career doing something I love.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Belinda Carlisle’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Belinda Carlisle has one child, a son named James Duke Mason, born in 1992. James is an actor, writer, and activist known for his work in the LGBTQ+ community.