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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. Guitarist Robin Johnson, who had joined the band in 1988 died in a motorcycle accident in 2011. In 2018 The Go Getters won the "Best Rockabilly Group" award at the Ameripolitan Music Awards show held in Memphis, Tennessee. The Go Getters headline at major rockabilly events around the world and have amassed a global following. 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 "

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Band members

* Peter Sandberg (1988–current) * Johnny Andersson (1988–current) * Pascal Guimbard (1988–current) * Robin Johnson (1988–2011)

Discography

Albums

* ''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

* "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

In 2018 The Go Getters won the "Best Rockabilly Group" award at the Ameripolitan Music Awards show held in Memphis, Tennessee.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Go Getters English-language musical groups from Sweden Musical groups established in 1988 Rockabilly music groups Rockabilly musicians by nationality Swedish rockabilly musicians Musical groups from Västmanland County Culture in Västerås