Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1980 in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 1987
- Active: 1980–1987
Biography
Frankie Goes to Hollywood were an English pop band formed in Liverpool in 1980. The original lineup featured Holly Johnson (vocals), Paul Rutherford (backing vocals), Mark O'Toole (bass), Brian Nash (guitar) and Peter Gill (drums). Johnson had previously been a member of Big in Japan and had released solo material. An early version of the group briefly included musicians such as Ambrose Reynolds before dissolving. The band's name was taken from an advertisement referencing Frank Sinatra's film debut.
Genres
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Discography
- Relax / One September Monday (1983) - Single - rated 3.84/5
- Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Liverpool (1986) - Album - rated 3.03/5
- Maximum Joy (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.68/5
- Twelve Inches (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.69/5
Members
- Holly Johnson - vocals (1980–1987)
- Paul Rutherford - backing vocals, keyboards (1982–1987)
- Mark O'Toole - bass (1980–1987)
- Brian Nash - guitar (1982–1987)
- Peter Gill - drums (1980–1987)