Musack Foundation Raises Funds With Go-Go’s, Jack Black, Others in LA Benefit

The 13th annual Rock and Roll Carnival, a fundraiser for the Musack Foundation, took place in a Los Angeles backyard on August 23, 2025, featuring members of the Go-Go’s alongside notable guests such as Jack Black, Fred Armisen, Lisa Loeb, Kathleen Hanna, Margaret Cho, and Thomas Lennon. The event aimed to support music education by providing instruments and grants to music programs and teachers, including efforts to replace instruments lost in recent wildfires. Performances included Go-Go’s classics like "Vacation," "Our Lips Are Sealed," and "We Got the Beat," with Black energizing the crowd and closing the night with a cover of Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" in tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The show blended musicality with humor, highlighted by Lennon performing in character and Armisen's comedic skit bands. Despite frontwoman Belinda Carlisle's absence due to promotional commitments, the event was praised for its lively atmosphere and successful fundraising efforts. The collaboration of musicians and comedians underscored the shared goal of encouraging youth involvement in music.