Go West (band)

Go West
Go West in 1985, left to right: Richard Drummie (guitar) and Peter Cox (vocals)
Go West in 1985, left to right: Richard Drummie (guitar) and Peter Cox (vocals)
Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active1982–present
Labels
Members
Websitegowest.org.uk

Go West are an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Peter Cox and rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Richard Drummie. At the Brit Awards 1986, they received the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act.[3] The duo enjoyed popularity between the mid-1980s and the early 1990s and are best known for the international top 10 hits "We Close Our Eyes", "Call Me", "Faithful", and "King of Wishful Thinking"; the last was featured in the American romantic comedy film Pretty Woman (1990).

  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Go West – Go West". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  2. ^ Molter, Dave (17 January 1994). "Go West – Aces and Kings". Observer–Reporter. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  3. ^ "History - BRITS Awards". Brits.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2019.