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The Go Getters | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Västerås, Sweden |
| Genres | Rockabilly |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Labels | Goofin’ Records |
| Members | Peter Sandberg Jonny Andersson Robin Johnson Pascal Guimbard |
| Past members | Paul Epailys |
| Website | https://www.thegogetters.se/ |
The Go Getters is a Swedish neo-rockabilly band formed in 1988 by lead singer, standup drummer, and lyricist Peter Sandberg. Other members include Johnny Andersson, and Pascal Guimbard, a founding member of the French rockabilly band The Sprites.[1] Guitarist Robin Johnson died in a motorcycle accident in 2011.[2][3] In 2018 The Go Getters won the "Best Rockabilly Group" award at the Ameripolitan Music Awards show held in Memphis, Tennessee.[4][5][6]
The Go Getters headline at major rockabilly events around the world and have amassed a global following[7][8][9] The Go Getters released their first of eight albums in 1993. Real Gone was distributed by Part Records in 1993. Their most recent album Love & Hate, which includes a cover of Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash was released in 2018 by the European rockabilly label Goofin’ Records.[10]
In November 2013, The Go Getters celebrated their 25th anniversary near Västerås, Sweden, the hometown of Peter Sandberg[11]
In 2017, the band released Love and Hate, which includes a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister the founder of the English rock band Motörhead.
Band members[edit]
- Peter Sandberg (1988-current)
- Johnny Andersson (1988-current)
- Pascal Guimbard (1988-current)
- Robin Johnson (1988-2011)
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Real Gone (1993)
- Hotter Than A Pepper (1996)
- Rockin Roll Is Everywhere (1998)
- Welcome To Sin City (2001)
- Motormouth (2003)
- Live! in Los Angeles (2008)
- Hot Rod Roadeo (2008)
- Love & Hate (2018)
Singles[edit]
- "You Don't Love Me" (1993)
- The Go Getters/The High Winders – "Power Meet" (1994) split single
- "Gang War" (1995)
- "Mexigo" (1996)
- "Austalian Tour" (1999)
- "Loud Pipes ‘n’ Lead Feet" (1999)
- "Brand New Cadilac"
- "Run Rudolph Run"
Awards and achievements[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ Virgil (2016-05-27). "The Sprites (French Rockabilly band)". the rockabilly chronicle. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "The Go Getters, Sweden's most wanted rockabilly band, celebrates 25 years on stage". Worldkustom.com. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "Neo-Rockabilly artists, songs, albums, playlists and listeners – volt.fm". volt.fm. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ https://www.wideopencountry.com/ameripolitan-music-award-winners-2018/
- ^ https://www.ameripolitan.org/past-winners
- ^ Holm, William (17 November 2017). "Västeråsband kan få pris på världsgala". Vestmanlands Läns Tidning (in Swedish). p. 7.
- ^ Wray, Tyson (2015-07-07). "The Go Getters". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Edition, The Weekend (2015-07-30). "GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival | Events | The Weekend Edition". The Weekend Edition | What's on in Brisbane. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ https://www.thebettajivereview.com/the-bettajive-review-magazine-25.html
- ^ "The Go Getters". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "The Go Getters, Sweden's most wanted rockabilly band, celebrates 25 years on stage". Worldkustom.com. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
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