Belinda Carlisle

Lead singer of The Go-Go's, 'Heaven Is a Place on Earth'

Biography

Belinda Carlisle (born August 17, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of The Go-Go's, the first all-female band to write and perform their own songs on a #1 album. The band became a defining act of the 1980s new wave and pop-punk movement, with iconic albums like 'Beauty and the Beat' (1981). After The Go-Go's disbanded in 1985, Carlisle launched a successful solo career, achieving her greatest commercial success with the 1987 album 'Heaven on Earth,' which featured the number-one single 'Heaven Is a Place on Earth.' Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she released multiple platinum albums and toured extensively. Beyond music, Carlisle has pursued acting and spiritual interests, later becoming involved in various humanitarian and environmental causes. Her influence on female-fronted rock bands remains significant, and The Go-Go's experienced multiple reunions, cementing their legacy in pop history.

The Name Belinda

Belinda gained popularity as a baby name during the 1980s, the same era when Belinda Carlisle dominated the pop charts, making the name synonymous with the glamorous, independent spirit of 1980s pop culture.

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Quick Facts

Belinda

Germanic origin

“A name of uncertain but likely Germanic or Romance origins, possibly meaning 'beautiful serpent' (from 'bel' + 'linda') or connected to 'bella' (beautiful). Belinda rose to prominence in the 18th century through Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock' and became a beloved literary name. It combines femininity with sophistication and has remained steadily popular.”