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, who had joined the band in 1988 died in a motorcycle accident in 2011.[2][3][4] In 2018 The Go Getters won the "Best Rockabilly Group" award at the Ameripolitan Music Awards show held in Memphis, Tennessee.[5][6][7]
The Go Getters | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Västerås, Sweden |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Goofin’ Records, LoveCat Music |
| Members | Peter Sandberg Jonny Andersson Robin Johnson Pascal Guimbard |
| Past members | Paul Epailys Tommy Leijdström |
| Website | https://www.thegogetters.se/ |
The Go Getters headline at major rockabilly events around the world and have amassed a global following.[8][9][10] In 1993 The Go Getters released Real Gone, their first of eight albums and distributed by Part Records. Their most recent album Love & Hate, which includes a cover of "Ring of Fire (song)" by Johnny Cash was released in 2018 by the European rockabilly label Goofin’ Records.[11] Over the years the group has recorded rockabilly versions of famous rock songs such as "Run Rudolph Run," "Should I Stay or Should I Go," "Blitzkrieg Bop," and "Tainted Love."
In November 2013, The Go Getters celebrated their 25th anniversary near Västerås, Sweden, the hometown of Peter Sandberg.[2] In 2018 the band released their most recent album Love and Hate, which includes a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister the founder of the English rock band Motörhead. In 2019 The Go Getters performed at the Ameripolitan Awards in Memphis, Tennessee at The Guesthouse at Graceland. Two of their songs are heard in the TV series True Blood[12][13]
Band members
edit- Peter Sandberg (1988–current)
- Johnny Andersson (1988–current)
- Pascal Guimbard (1988–current)
- Robin Johnson (1988–2011)
Discography
editAlbums
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)
- "Power Meet" (1994) split single with The High Winders
- "Gang War" (1995)
- "Mexigo" (1996)
- "Australian Tour" (1999)
- "Loud Pipes ‘n’ Lead Feet" (1999)
- "Brand New Cadillac"
- "Run Rudolph Run"
Awards and achievements
editIn 2018 The Go Getters won the "Best Rockabilly Group" award at the Ameripolitan Music Awards show held in Memphis, Tennessee.[14]
References
edit- ^ Virgil (2016-05-27). "The Sprites (French Rockabilly band)". the rockabilly chronicle. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Bister, Johanna (14 June 2012). "The Go Getters hyllar en saknad bandkollega". Vestmanlands Läns Tidning (in Swedish). pp. 32–33.
- ^ "Here's Who Won at the 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards". 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Past Winners | Ameripolitan Music Awards | Austin, TX".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Bettajive Review Magazine #25".
- ^ "The Go Getters". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "TV Fanatic". 12 August 2012.
- ^ "TV Fanatic". 8 July 2013.
- ^ "Here's Who Won at the 2018 Ameripolitan Music Awards". 14 February 2018.
External links
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