The Textones

The Textones emerged from Southern California in 1979, a dynamic force in the power pop and punk scene. The band was co-founded by Carla Olson and Kathy Valentine, who would later achieve significant fame as the bassist for The Go-Go's.

In the early 1980s, The Textones released several singles through IRS Records. Notably, one of these singles, penned by Valentine and titled "Vacation," was later re-recorded by The Go-Go's in 1982, becoming a hit for the group. Valentine departed The Textones in 1980 to join The Go-Go's.