Da Capo announces “TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go” by Jane Wiedlin
An intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse into life as the rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the all-female, multi-platinum-selling band the Go-Go’s—both onstage and off
New York, NY (April 21, 2026)—Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Groupannounce the publication of TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go by Jane Wiedlin on November 10, 2026. “Jane Wiedlin’s memoir of her life in and out of the Go-Go’s is one we’ve all been waiting for: candid, hilarious, heartfelt, and true,” stated Ben Schafer, Executive Editor, Da Capo. “In a voice suffused with wit and attitude, she bravely tells the saga of that most quintessential of Los Angeles bands, a tale that dramatically imparts the highs and pitfalls of fame, and what comes after. Da Capo is thrilled to publish TMI.”
“My story is about my band the Go-Go’s, of course, but there is so much more to tell than that,” said Wiedlin. “My lifelong battle with mental illness, multiple failed relationships, living in literally dozens of places (including foreign countries), and discovering my passion for animal rescue and BDSM are just some of the other parts of me that I have divulged in this tell-almost-all memoir. It’s called TMI for a reason!” Wiedlin will also release a record of protest songs this fall called I PROTEST!
The Go-Go’s were the first all-woman rock group to write their own songs, play their own instruments, and hit number one on the Billboard charts. As guitarist and lyricist, Jane Wiedlin helped define that revolution. In her memoir, she shares the raw, unvarnished journey of an artist who overcame it all.
From the early L.A. punk scene, Jane’s song “Our Lips Are Sealed” catapulted the band to fame. The Go-Go’s hit dizzying heights, only to splinter apart in a whirlwind of touring, tension, and chaos rivaling any band of the era. Yet Jane’s story goes far beyond the stage.
TMI is a vivid account of rock excess and Hollywood drama. Jane opens up about childhood tragedy, mental health struggles, shattered relationships, and her own relentless reinvention. She tells how she taught herself music from scratch, worked as a “slave” in a world-famous BDSM dungeon, and became the world’s first atheist minister. Through it all, Jane Wiedlin’s story is as candid, defiant, and unforgettable as the music that defined a generation.
About Jane Wiedlin: is best known as the rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist, co-founder, and songwriter of the Go-Go’s. As a solo artist, Jane has released half a dozen albums, had the global smash hit “Rush Hour,” and was the driving force behind the punk band froSTed. Jane currently resides in the Bay Area, splitting her time between music, painting, writing, and dog rescue.
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