Go Betty Go

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Go Betty Go
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Go Betty Go in 2014
Background information
Origin Glendale, California, United States
Genres Pop punk
Years active
  • 1999–2010
  • 2012–present
Labels SideOneDummy
MembersNicolette Vilar
Betty Cisneros
Aixa Vilar
Michelle Rangel
Past membersEmily Wynne-Hughes White
Phil Buckman
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Go Betty Go is an all-female pop punk band from Los Angeles that, along with bands such as Union 13, Los Abandoned, The Dollyrots, and Left Alone, have been prominent in the Southern California Chicano Punk scene that started in the mid-2000s and continues today. [1] [2]

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History

Early years

The band formed in Glendale, California in 1999 (some sources say January 1, 2000) and originally consisted of Nicolette Vilar (lead vocals), Betty Cisneros (guitar), Aixa Vilar (drums), and Michelle Rangel (bass). Nicolette and Aixa are sisters. [3] The name originates from a phrase the band used to chant to try to get guitarist, Betty Cisneros, to start a song. [4] [5]

The band released two CDs for SideOneDummy Records. The first was "Worst Enemy" [6] in 2004. The second was "Nothing Is More", produced by Flogging Molly’s Ted Hutt, [7] [8] in 2005. They also took part in the Warped Tours of 2004 and 2005. [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Lineup changes

In February 2006, lead vocalist Nicolette Vilar left the band, causing them to cancel the end of their current tour. [14] After holding auditions, in May 2006 a replacement was found in Emily Wynne-Hughes. [15] [16]

In August 2007, bassist Michelle Rangel posted an announcement on the band's web site stating that she was leaving the band. [17] A replacement was found in Phil Buckman, who is currently playing bass with Fuel. [18]

The band reunited with the original four band members in July 2012. [19] [20]

In April 2022, guitarist Betty Cisneros was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. [21] Since then she has temporarily retired from touring, with Adam Bones taking her place as the touring guitarist.

Recent events

The original band reunited in 2012, and in 2015 independently released a new EP titled "Reboot" [22] working again with 57th Annual Grammy Awards winning [23] producer Ted Hutt, who produced all of their previous releases. [24]

Notability

They have received favorable attention in the press, such as:

Featured Works:

American Idol

In January 2009, the band's former lead vocalist, Emily Wynne-Hughes, auditioned for American Idol during its eighth season, where she sang "Barracuda". [35] She passed the audition, but was eliminated during the Hollywood round. [36] [37]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums
Extended plays

See also

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