Holly Johnson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Holly Johnson
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1960(1960-02-09)
Age	64
Birthplace	Liverpool
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Holly Johnson Biography

Holly Johnson is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on February 9, 1960 in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. Frankie Goes To Hollywood is the lead singer of British new wave group Frankie, which released the hit song “Relax” back in 1983.

He recorded the song “Ferry Cross the Mersey”, with He recorded the song “Ferry Cross the Mersey” with Paul McCartney..

William Holly Johnson (born William Johnson; February 9, 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.

During his second year at the Liverpool Collegiate, Johnson and his friend were teased and nicknamed “Jolly Johnson” and “Honey Heath”. The two shared an interest in Marc Bolan and David Bowie. While he attended Liverpool Collegiate, Johnson was actively involved in that city’s punk rock/new wave scene of the late 1970s. Johnson played bass with the local band Big in Japan and also released two solo singles on the Eric’s label. Both “Yankee Rose” and “Hobo Joe” failed to chart, however. Johnson met his partner, Wolfgang Kuhle, in the early 1980s.

He was born in Liverpool, England.

Holly Johnson Net Worth

Holly Johnson is one of the richest Pop Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Holly Johnson 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was part of the Japanese band Big.

He performed with He has performed with Boy George..

William (Holly) Johnson was born on 9 February 1960 in Liverpool to Eric and Pat (née McGlouchlin) Johnson; his paternal grandfather Patrick was Irish and his maternal grandfather Patrick McGlouchlin was of 3/4 Indian descent. Johnson was the third of four children and was nicknamed Billy as a child. He started his education in Liverpool at St Mary’s Church of England primary school and at age eleven went to the Liverpool Collegiate School in Everton. At fourteen, Johnson took on the name Holly, inspired by actress Holly Woodlawn, a friend of Andy Warhol.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Holly Johnson Dating?

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In 1989, Johnson finally made his first solo debut with the album Blast, for MCA Records. Singles “Love Train”, “Americanos” and “Atomic City” met with warm reception, the former two both charting in the UK’s top 5. Johnson took part in a charity project for the Hillsborough disaster fund and recorded a popular single “Ferry Cross the Mersey” with Paul McCartney, the Christians and others. The single reached number 1 in the UK and Ireland.

Facts & Trivia

Holly Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Holly Johnson celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Since the mid-1990s, Johnson has worked primarily as a painter. His works have been exhibited at the Tate Liverpool and the Royal Academy. He has contributed to Modern Painters and the Paul Smith-sponsored Carlos magazine. He made a musical comeback in 1999, with a self-released album called Soulstream, preceded by the 1998 promo only single “Hallelujah!”. The video for the first available single “Disco Heaven” featured a cameo performance from Boy George. However, the album passed fairly unnoticed and didn’t chart. The only charting single from Soulstream was a new version of “The Power of Love”. For the release of Soulstream, Johnson appeared on the Jools Holland Show performing “The Power of Love” and performed the song again in 2004 for ZDF Love Songs.

Top Facts about Holly Johnson

1. Holly Johnson is a British singer, songwriter, and artist.
2. He was the lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
3. His debut solo album “Blast” reached #1 in the UK.
4. Johnson has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
5. He was diagnosed with HIV in the late 1980s.
6. Johnson is an accomplished painter and visual artist.
7. In 2014, he released his autobiography “A Bone in My Flute.”
8. Johnson has collaborated with artists such as Seal and Paul McCartney.
9. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Liverpool John Moores University in 2015.
10. Johnson continues to perform and create art today at age 60+.

What's Holly Johnson doing now?

Johnson remained creative working as a painter and printmaker and writing songs until 1994 when he returned to performing music occasionally. Holly remains a very active musician, performer, and songwriter. In late 2015, Johnson co-wrote a song with Gary Barlow for the film “Eddie The Eagle”.

What happened to the band members of Frankie Goes to Hollywood?

Ultimately Holly was named the victor, and he and his Frankie Goes to Hollywood collaborators were released from their contracts. The FGTH members all did their own things for some years, with Holly and band member Paul Rutherford releasing solo material.

Where does Holly Johnson come from?

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Who is Lynn Holly Johnson husband?

Kelly Givens

Does Holly Johnson have a partner?

Wolfgang Kuhle