William Holly Johnson (born 9 February 1960) is an English artist, musician, and writer, best known as the lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, who achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s. Prior to that, in the late 1970s he was a bassist for the band Big in Japan. In 1989, Johnson's debut solo album, Blast, reached number one in the UK albums chart. Two singles from the album – "Love Train" and "Americanos" – reached the top 5 of the UK Singles Chart. In the 1990s, he also embarked on writing, painting, and printmaking careers.

Holly Johnson

Acting Born February 9, 1960 Liverpool, England, UK

William Holly Johnson (born 9 February 1960) is an English artist, musician, and writer, best known as the lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, who achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s. Prior to that, in the late 1970s he was a bassist for the band Big in Japan. In 1989, Johnson's debut solo album, Blast, reached number one in the UK albums chart. Two singles from the album – "Love Train" and "Americanos" – reached the top 5 of the UK Singles Chart. In the 1990s, he also embarked on writing, painting, and printmaking careers.

Known For

The One Show

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Wogan

Performer (aka Frankie Goes to Hollywood)

Later... with Jools Holland

Newsnight

Benidorm

Himself

The Word

Body Double

Singing Nightclub Doorman (uncredited)

TV Story Superstar

Self (archive footage)

George Michael: Outed

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The Bob Monkhouse Show

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The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?

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Holly Johnson - Baloise Session 2022

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