The Go-Go’s.Photo: Mick Haggerty01of 06Gina Schock on Tour with Madness, UK, 1980Gina SchockSchock performed with other bands before joining the Go-Go’s. “I had a more professional attitude than the other girls did — I thought we had to rehearse a lot,” says Schock. “They had done some shows before I joined the band, but there was a lot of work that needed to be put into that band.“Despite the extra work, Schock knew it was worth it. “There was something about the Go-Go’s,” she continues. “Unlike any other bands that I’d seen playing around L.A. at that particular time, I felt like there was something special there.“02of 06Shooting the Vacation video, June 1982The Go-Go’s.Mick HaggertyAt the time, there were fewer all-female bands. The Go-Go’s weren’t bothered in the slightest.“That didn’t affect us one single bit. We weren’t the least bit interested in any of that kind of crap,” says Schock of being in a male-dominated industry. “You know, gender never came into the picture. We were just a gang of five girls having a great time, playing music, doing what we love, hanging out with our friends, running from one show to another.“03of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockIt was their “special” connection that helped the band last, Schock explains.“How many people do you know who are divorced? It’s tough enough to keep two people together, much less five women,” says Schock. “But I think we have something very, very special that deserves the extra care that is needed to keep it together.“She adds, “The longest-lasting relationships we’ve ever had is with the five of us. Nobody’s been married as long as we’ve been together.“04of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockThe bandmates' connection equated to a whole lot of fun — and it hasn’t stopped yet.“When we’re on stage, we’re having a blast, always picking somebody out in the audience and we laugh or make fun of somebody,” the drummer says. “We’re just like goofy kids when we get together. The energy is exploding all the time… It’s like being in high school again.“05of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockLooking back, Schock says she still can’t believe this is her life.“My whole life has been a wow moment,” says Schock, who treasures her memories of opening for The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. “Because these are people that you grow up idolizing, or I did anyway. And then you get to be on the same stage. You get to hang out with them and meet them and chat. It’s like a dream come true.“When Schock looks throughMade In Hollywood, she says she feels “almost detached.““I can’t believe that that person is me. Because I’m such a fan. I’m such a music fan. I love everybody. I’m always excited to meet somebody in my business,” she continues. “And looking at this book right now, I’m just like, ‘Wow, I really put that together.’ It’s hard to believe.“06of 06Made In HollywoodGina SchockMade In Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’sisn’t Schock’s only new project. She also has art exhibitions coming up in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 and in San Francisco on Nov. 13.
The Go-Go’s.Photo: Mick Haggerty
01of 06Gina Schock on Tour with Madness, UK, 1980Gina SchockSchock performed with other bands before joining the Go-Go’s. “I had a more professional attitude than the other girls did — I thought we had to rehearse a lot,” says Schock. “They had done some shows before I joined the band, but there was a lot of work that needed to be put into that band.“Despite the extra work, Schock knew it was worth it. “There was something about the Go-Go’s,” she continues. “Unlike any other bands that I’d seen playing around L.A. at that particular time, I felt like there was something special there.“02of 06Shooting the Vacation video, June 1982The Go-Go’s.Mick HaggertyAt the time, there were fewer all-female bands. The Go-Go’s weren’t bothered in the slightest.“That didn’t affect us one single bit. We weren’t the least bit interested in any of that kind of crap,” says Schock of being in a male-dominated industry. “You know, gender never came into the picture. We were just a gang of five girls having a great time, playing music, doing what we love, hanging out with our friends, running from one show to another.“03of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockIt was their “special” connection that helped the band last, Schock explains.“How many people do you know who are divorced? It’s tough enough to keep two people together, much less five women,” says Schock. “But I think we have something very, very special that deserves the extra care that is needed to keep it together.“She adds, “The longest-lasting relationships we’ve ever had is with the five of us. Nobody’s been married as long as we’ve been together.“04of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockThe bandmates' connection equated to a whole lot of fun — and it hasn’t stopped yet.“When we’re on stage, we’re having a blast, always picking somebody out in the audience and we laugh or make fun of somebody,” the drummer says. “We’re just like goofy kids when we get together. The energy is exploding all the time… It’s like being in high school again.“05of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockLooking back, Schock says she still can’t believe this is her life.“My whole life has been a wow moment,” says Schock, who treasures her memories of opening for The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. “Because these are people that you grow up idolizing, or I did anyway. And then you get to be on the same stage. You get to hang out with them and meet them and chat. It’s like a dream come true.“When Schock looks throughMade In Hollywood, she says she feels “almost detached.““I can’t believe that that person is me. Because I’m such a fan. I’m such a music fan. I love everybody. I’m always excited to meet somebody in my business,” she continues. “And looking at this book right now, I’m just like, ‘Wow, I really put that together.’ It’s hard to believe.“06of 06Made In HollywoodGina SchockMade In Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’sisn’t Schock’s only new project. She also has art exhibitions coming up in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 and in San Francisco on Nov. 13.
01of 06Gina Schock on Tour with Madness, UK, 1980Gina SchockSchock performed with other bands before joining the Go-Go’s. “I had a more professional attitude than the other girls did — I thought we had to rehearse a lot,” says Schock. “They had done some shows before I joined the band, but there was a lot of work that needed to be put into that band.“Despite the extra work, Schock knew it was worth it. “There was something about the Go-Go’s,” she continues. “Unlike any other bands that I’d seen playing around L.A. at that particular time, I felt like there was something special there.”
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Gina Schock on Tour with Madness, UK, 1980
Gina Schock
Schock performed with other bands before joining the Go-Go’s. “I had a more professional attitude than the other girls did — I thought we had to rehearse a lot,” says Schock. “They had done some shows before I joined the band, but there was a lot of work that needed to be put into that band.”
Despite the extra work, Schock knew it was worth it. “There was something about the Go-Go’s,” she continues. “Unlike any other bands that I’d seen playing around L.A. at that particular time, I felt like there was something special there.”
02of 06Shooting the Vacation video, June 1982The Go-Go’s.Mick HaggertyAt the time, there were fewer all-female bands. The Go-Go’s weren’t bothered in the slightest.“That didn’t affect us one single bit. We weren’t the least bit interested in any of that kind of crap,” says Schock of being in a male-dominated industry. “You know, gender never came into the picture. We were just a gang of five girls having a great time, playing music, doing what we love, hanging out with our friends, running from one show to another.”
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Shooting the Vacation video, June 1982
The Go-Go’s.Mick Haggerty
At the time, there were fewer all-female bands. The Go-Go’s weren’t bothered in the slightest.
“That didn’t affect us one single bit. We weren’t the least bit interested in any of that kind of crap,” says Schock of being in a male-dominated industry. “You know, gender never came into the picture. We were just a gang of five girls having a great time, playing music, doing what we love, hanging out with our friends, running from one show to another.”
03of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockIt was their “special” connection that helped the band last, Schock explains.“How many people do you know who are divorced? It’s tough enough to keep two people together, much less five women,” says Schock. “But I think we have something very, very special that deserves the extra care that is needed to keep it together.“She adds, “The longest-lasting relationships we’ve ever had is with the five of us. Nobody’s been married as long as we’ve been together.”
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Palm Springs, California, 1984
It was their “special” connection that helped the band last, Schock explains.
“How many people do you know who are divorced? It’s tough enough to keep two people together, much less five women,” says Schock. “But I think we have something very, very special that deserves the extra care that is needed to keep it together.”
She adds, “The longest-lasting relationships we’ve ever had is with the five of us. Nobody’s been married as long as we’ve been together.”
04of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockThe bandmates' connection equated to a whole lot of fun — and it hasn’t stopped yet.“When we’re on stage, we’re having a blast, always picking somebody out in the audience and we laugh or make fun of somebody,” the drummer says. “We’re just like goofy kids when we get together. The energy is exploding all the time… It’s like being in high school again.”
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The bandmates' connection equated to a whole lot of fun — and it hasn’t stopped yet.
“When we’re on stage, we’re having a blast, always picking somebody out in the audience and we laugh or make fun of somebody,” the drummer says. “We’re just like goofy kids when we get together. The energy is exploding all the time… It’s like being in high school again.”
05of 06Palm Springs, California, 1984Gina SchockLooking back, Schock says she still can’t believe this is her life.“My whole life has been a wow moment,” says Schock, who treasures her memories of opening for The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. “Because these are people that you grow up idolizing, or I did anyway. And then you get to be on the same stage. You get to hang out with them and meet them and chat. It’s like a dream come true.“When Schock looks throughMade In Hollywood, she says she feels “almost detached.““I can’t believe that that person is me. Because I’m such a fan. I’m such a music fan. I love everybody. I’m always excited to meet somebody in my business,” she continues. “And looking at this book right now, I’m just like, ‘Wow, I really put that together.’ It’s hard to believe.”
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Looking back, Schock says she still can’t believe this is her life.
“My whole life has been a wow moment,” says Schock, who treasures her memories of opening for The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. “Because these are people that you grow up idolizing, or I did anyway. And then you get to be on the same stage. You get to hang out with them and meet them and chat. It’s like a dream come true.”
When Schock looks throughMade In Hollywood, she says she feels “almost detached.”
“I can’t believe that that person is me. Because I’m such a fan. I’m such a music fan. I love everybody. I’m always excited to meet somebody in my business,” she continues. “And looking at this book right now, I’m just like, ‘Wow, I really put that together.’ It’s hard to believe.”
06of 06Made In HollywoodGina SchockMade In Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’sisn’t Schock’s only new project. She also has art exhibitions coming up in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 and in San Francisco on Nov. 13.
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Made In Hollywood
Made In Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’sisn’t Schock’s only new project. She also has art exhibitions coming up in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 and in San Francisco on Nov. 13.
source: people.com
