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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 14h

a proper and deserved send off for our beloved Clem in NYC on Sunday night. music, friends, family, art, photography, food and drums. Certain he would’ve loved it and been proud and happy

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 14d

gift article to read the great Bob Mehr story about Carol Kaye. I was interviewed and quoted! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/a...

Carol Kaye Is Being Honored by the Rock Hall. She Doesn’t Care.

www.nytimes.com

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 25d

my orange tab Gingerman sneezes a lot too, I wonder if it's characteristic of orange tabbys

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 26d

Proud mama of Audrey who has become a fantastic writer, check out her newest for @pastemagazine.bsky.social

Even Closer Encounters of the Third Kind: Seeing a Classic in 70mm

A 70mm restoration of Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind reveals the film’s awe, scale, and timeless power.

www.pastemagazine.com

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Aug 26

you might like this one

Summertime Muse

Sometimes I Wonder What Ima Gonna Do

katval.substack.com

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just saw Eddington in an empty Paris theater, English version with French subtitles.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Aug 19

because I bought "mixed nuts and fruits" from M&S and it was 87% raisins and I got so tired of managing the proportions. (in case you were still wondering)

Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Aug 18

i yelled at some raisins this morning. “fuck you raisins” i said and threw them in the trash. in case you were wondering.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Aug 18

i yelled at some raisins this morning. “fuck you raisins” i said and threw them in the trash. in case you were wondering.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jul 18

well THIS is gonna be fun! they have had some stellar guests sitting in at the end of performance and now they get me! Sunday 3pm

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jul 10

I will talk you to sleep!!

Sleeping with Celebrities @sleepwithcelebs.bsky.social · Jul 9

We have @kathyvalentine.bsky.social this week, from @gogosofficial.bsky.social. Obviously she must have a million thrilling stories of her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career but we worried those might keep you awake so instead she talks about all the cats she's ever had.
maximumfun.org/episodes/sle...

The Many, Many Cats That Have Belonged to Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s. Many Cats. | Maximum Fun

Kathy Valentine is the bassist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Go-Go’s. Emerging from the L.A. punk scene, ruling the charts, and still playing shows 47 years later, any member of the b...

maximumfun.org

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 25

this made me laugh thanks!

Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 25

well this was a night! Gang of Four invited me on stage w them in London!! here’s a few pics w me and touring members gail greenwood and ted leo an backstage w my ladyboss pals brix, siobhan and rhoda 💙

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 22

thank you Steve!

steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · Jun 20

An articulate and deeply felt rumination on love and loss by @kathyvalentine.bsky.social, followed by a lighter, more upbeat coda.
She's one of the nicest people I've met in the last few years.

Reflections on Love

Some music for ya & show recaps.

katval.substack.com

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 11

thank you for reading!!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 4

😍

Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 4

very much!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 4

well this kinda made my day=> in what universe other than the social media one does CHARO (queen) know of my existence!! 🫨

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · Jun 2

thank you for reading, and commenting here!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · May 24

I write about love and music, the 2 best things in the world.

Except pets, they are the best things too, but I didn't write about pets this time.

Please check it out and subscribe if you like! No requirements other than 5 min of time!

Reflections on Love

Some music for ya & show recaps.

open.substack.com

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · May 20

Cruel World was a blast!!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · May 19

we just played six shows. was an announcement made that we'd never play again? as far as I know the only thing ever stated was that we were done touring or making records.

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Tyska @jtyska.bsky.social · May 14

As a female musician, it was so fun to photograph the @gogosofficial.bsky.social as they rocked the Warfield in San Francisco! What amazing musicianship and great camaraderie on stage. Go-go and see them! More of my pics here. www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/14/g... @kathyvalentine.bsky.social

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · May 14

some pics from last night at San Francisco Warfield Theater. We had a blast, thank you fans and friends! pics by Raymond Ahner

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · May 10

reader review!! Thank you! xx

Billion Dollar Brain MDANT @harryhpalmer.bsky.social · May 9

Just finished reading @kathyvalentine.bsky.social incredible autobiog All I Ever Wanted. Mesmerising story of discovery. Growing up. Falling down. Getting back up again. Sex & Drugs & Rock n Roll. History making. Girl Power. Parallels with @VivAlbertine & Chrissy Hynde’s stories, especially Viv’s ❤️

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · May 3

yes, he is incredible

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