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The Go-Betweens were an internationally influential indie rock band from Australia, formed by guitarists Robert Forster and Grant McLennan in Brisbane in 1977.
Early on they were joined by Lissa Ross (drums 1978) and Tim Mustapha (drums 1978–1979) then, during their "classic" period by Lindy Morrison (drums 1980–1989), Robert Vickers (bass 1983–1987), Amanda Brown (violin, oboe, guitar, backing vocals 1986–1989) and John Wilsteed (bass 1987–1989) and, in their reformation, by Glenn Thompson (drums 2002–2006), and Adele Pickvance (bass 2000–2006).
The Go-Betweens were famously summarised by Village Voice critic Robert Christgau thus: "Robert Forster and Grant McLennan are the greatest songwriting partnership working today."
The Go-Betweens toured overseas numerous times and produced such indie hits as "Cattle and Cane" and "Streets of Your Town".
Their albums Spring Hill Fair and Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express received particularly strong reviews in NME and are considered classics of 1980's indie rock.
After recording six albums, Forster and McLennan disbanded The Go-Betweens in December 1989.
Forster and McLennan pursued solo careers throughout the '90s but were inspired to work together after they were invited by fans at French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles to perform at the magazine's 10th anniversary.
In 2000, Forster and McLennan reformed The Go-Betweens, assisted by all three members of Sleater-Kinney, and recorded the album The Friends of Rachel Worth. The most recent line-up (2005) included Forster, McLennan, Adele Pickvance (bass) and Glenn Thompson (drums).
In October 2005, The Go-Betweens finally achieved mainstream recognition, with the album Oceans Apart winning an ARIA award for Best Adult Contemporary Album.
Following the death of Grant McLennan on May 6, 2006, Robert Forster announced that The Go-Betweens were no more.
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Member Since: 7/2/2006
Band Website: go-betweens.net/
Band Members: Robert Forster
Grant McLennan

Adele Pickvance (2000–2006)
Amanda Brown (1986–1989)
Carrie Brownstein (The Friends of Rachel Worth)
Corin Tucker (The Friends of Rachel Worth)
Glenn Thompson (2002–2006)
Janet Weiss (The Friends of Rachel Worth)
John Willsteed (1987–1989)
Lindy Morrison (1980–1989)
Lissa Ross (1978)
Robert Vickers (1983–1987)
Tim Mustapha (1978–1979)

Record Label: EMI
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Andy Warhol  Robert Forster plays The Velvet Underground

At the opening of the Andy Warhol Exhibition (December 8) at the Gallery of Modern Art, Robert Forster, one of Australia's most influential songwriters and musicians, will perform songs...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:14:00 PST

Brisbane Walk of Fame, Go-betweens set to be first honoured!

LOCAL talent ... Robert Forster and Grant McLennan from The Go-Betweens.   YEARS ago I was visiting ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Munich. The m...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:39:00 PST

Write Your Adventures Down - Go-Betweens Tribute Album

Write Your Adventures Down, is a Go-Betweens tribute album to be released on June 16 by Sony BMG's Red Label. Tracklisting:1. Lee Remick - Patience Hodgson from The Grates2. Bye Bye Pride - Sarah Blas...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Tue, 15 May 2007 04:30:00 PST

Go-Betweens Poster Tribute Comp

Tribute competition - win a poster signed by all the performers of the Go-Betweens Tribute concert! jtv is screening a very special tribute to Australian band The Go-Betweens on Saturday 5th May at...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:48:00 PST

JTV Go-Betweens Tribute on ABC 05/05/07

The Go-Betweens Tribute May 6, 2007 marks the anniversary of the death of singer/songwriter, Grant McLennan, who died unexpectedly, at age 48. jtv live: The Go-Betweens Tribute is a concert tribute to...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:36:00 PST

Grant McLennan Fellowship

A new artist development fund has been established in the name of the late celebrated singer/singwriter and co-founder of the Go-Betweens Grant McLennan. The Grant McLennan Fellowship, (develope...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:30:00 PST

Go-Betweens Tribute Show

Thu Nov 30: GO-BETWEENS TRIBUTE The Tivoli Brisbane 7PM (18+ show) An all star tribute to the Go Betweens and the late Grant McLennan. Featuring a house band of Go-Between members Glenn Thompson, Adel...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:49:00 PST

Meanjin Magazine

Robert Forster's short story The Coronation of Normie Rowe appears in the current issue of Meanjin magazine, published by the University of Melbourne. The magazine also features a piece on Grant ...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:14:00 PST

Robert Forster named Pascall Critical of 2006

Taken from Rave Magazine.  Picture: Brianne Makin Go-Betweens co-songwriter Robert Forster was recently named critic of the year and awarded $15 000 for winning the 2006 Pascall Prize For...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:09:00 PST

Article Courier Mail 8/05/06 - By Noel Mengel

LEGENDARY Australian songwriter Grant McLennan, co-founder of The Go-Betweens, died in his sleep at home in Brisbane on Saturday. McLennan, 48, is thought to have died of a heart attack. Robert Forste...
Posted by The Go-Betweens on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:35:00 PST