1. Belinda Carlisle was the lead singer of the iconic band The Go-Go’s, which was the first all-female band to top the Billboard charts with their debut album, “Beauty and the Beat,” in 1981.
2. Before her music career took off, Belinda was a member of a punk band called The Germs, where she briefly played guitar.
3. She has a successful solo career, with her hit single “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
4. Belinda Carlisle has dabbled in acting, appearing in several TV shows and movies, including a guest role on the popular series “The Twilight Zone.”
5. In addition to her music career, she is also an advocate for animal rights and has worked with various animal charities.
6. Belinda is known for her distinctive voice and has been credited with influencing many female artists in the pop and rock genres.
7. She was born in 1960, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in a household that encouraged her artistic inclinations.
8. Belinda has also released a series of successful albums in the 1990s and 2000s, including “Runaway Horses” and “Real.”
9. She has been open about her struggles with weight and body image, and has used her platform to promote body positivity.
10. In 2013, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Go-Go’s, celebrating their significant impact on music history.