Belinda Carlisle is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the all-female band The Go-Go's. The band gained fame in the early 1980s with hits like "We Got the Beat" and "Our Lips Are Sealed." Carlisle later launched a successful solo career, producing popular songs such as "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" and "Circle in the Sand." Born on August 17, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, Carlisle has been influential in the pop and rock music scenes. She has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the music industry.