Go 101

Go 101
Years active1987 - 1990
LabelsMercury
Polygram
MembersDavid Wilson
Daniel Alan
Steven Brooks
Simon Kershaw
Peter Badenoch
James Allmand

Go 101 was a Melbourne-based funk/pop band formed by David Wilson and Daniel Alan of the band Hue & Cry.[1] Their debut single "Build It Up" saw them nominated for three awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 1989.[2]

The band guested in Australian soap opera Neighbours in 1990.[3]

Band members

  • David Wilson - keyboards, vocals
  • Daniel Alan - drums
  • Steven Brooks - guitar
  • Simon Kershaw - keyboards
  • Peter Badenoch - bass
  • James Allmand - keyboards

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[4]
Tempting Fate
  • Released: November 1989
  • Label: Mercury/Poyldor (841357-1 / 841357-2)
  • Format: CD, LP
 73

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
AUS
[5]
1988 "Build It Up" 55 Tempting Fate
1989 "Room for Love" 88
"Jealous Heart" 66
1990 "Message (To a Broken Heart)" 131

Awards

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Go 101 were nominated for three awards.[6]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1989 "Build It up" Best New Talent Nominated
Breakthrough Artist – Single Nominated
Highest Selling Single Nominated

References

  1. ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Go 101'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 1 September 2004. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  2. ^ "History", Australian Recording Industry Association
  3. ^ Executive Producer: Don Battye; Director: Peter Dodds; Writer: Jenny Lewis (7 May 1990). "Episode 1197". Neighbours. Seven Network.
  4. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  5. ^ "Week commencing 21 May 1990". bubblingdownunder. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  6. ^ "ARIA Awards Search Results - Go 101". ARIA Awards. ARIA Awards. Retrieved 1 August 2020.