The Go Getters

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The Go Getters
OriginVästerås, Sweden
GenresRockabilly
Years active1988-present
LabelsGoofin’ Records
MembersPeter Sandberg
Jonny Andersson
Robin Johnson
Pascal Guimbard
Past membersPaul Epailys
Websitehttps://www.thegogetters.se/

The Go Getters is a Swedish neo-rockabilly band formed in 1988 by lead singer, 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]

The Go Getters headline at major rockabilly events around the world and have amassed a global following[4][5] 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.[6]

In November of 2013, The Go Getters celebrated their 25th year anniversary near Västerås, Sweden, the hometown of Peter Sandberg[7]

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

  • Peter Sandberg (1988-current)
  • Johnny Andersson (1988-current)
  • Pascal Guimbard (1988-current)
  • Robin Johnson (1988-2011)


Discography

Albums

"Real Gone" (1993) - Part Records

"Hotter Than A Pepper" (1996) - Goofin’ Records

"Rockin Roll Is Everywhere" (1998) - Goofin’ Records

"Welcome To Sin City" (2001 - Crazy Love Records

"Motormouth" (2003) - Goofin’ Records

"Live! in Los Angeles" (2008)

  • Hip Shakin’ Baby
  • Rocket
  • I Wonder
  • House of Blulelights
  • MexiCo
  • Blue Moon Baby
  • Honkey Tonk Man
  • Shake Rattle And Roll
  • Hangin’ My Tears Out To Dry
  • Somebody’s Been Rockin My Boat

Goofin’ Records

"Hot Rod Roadeo" (2008)

  • Stop The Bop
  • Ronnie d Tribute
  • Angel In Blue Jeans
  • Dead Men Can’t Talk
  • Hot Rod Roadeo
  • Secret Agent Man
  • Slow Down
  • Lotta Lovin
  • Rockit On Down To My House
  • Should I Stay Or Should I Go
  • Blitzkrieg Bo

Goofin’ Records"Love & Hate" (2018)

  • Maria
  • Red Hot Mamma
  • Don’t Get Me Started
  • Thunderbird
  • Ring Of Fire
  • Mona
  • Long Black Shiny Car
  • Rattlesnake
  • Motorhead
  • Don’t Get Me Started Alt. Take

Goofin’ Records

Singles

  • You Don’t Love Me (1993)

Voodoo Records

  • The Go Getters/The High Winders – Power Meet 1994

Tail Records

  • Gang War (1995)

Goofin’ Records

  • MexiCo (1996)

Goofin Records

  • Austalian Tour (1999)

Goofin’ Records

  • Loud Pipes ‘n’ Lead Feet (1999)

Racketeer Records

  • Brand New Cadilac

Goofin’ Records

Run Rudolph Run

Goofin’ Records

Awards and achievements

References

  1. ^ http://www.the-rockabilly-chronicle.com/sprites/
  2. ^ https://www.worldkustom.com/en/january-2014/svenska-the-go-getters-firade-25-arsdag-i-ett-garage-i-skultuna/
  3. ^ https://volt.fm/genre/2793/neo-rockabilly
  4. ^ https://beat.com.au/the-go-getters/
  5. ^ https://theweekendedition.com.au/event-news/greazefest-kustom-kulture-festival-2015/
  6. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/561086
  7. ^ https://www.worldkustom.com/en/january-2014/svenska-the-go-getters-firade-25-arsdag-i-ett-garage-i-skultuna/


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