What is Holly Johnson's full name?
William Johnson
Holly Johnson nickname(s):
William Holly Johnson
Holly Johnson date of birth:
February 9, 1960
How old is Holly Johnson?
66
Where was Holly Johnson born?
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Holly Johnson body shape:
Average
Is Holly Johnson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Holly Johnson's ethnicity?
White
What is Holly Johnson nationality?
British
What is Holly Johnson's occupation?
Musician, painter, writer
Holly Johnson claim to fame:
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
What genre is Holly Johnson's work?
Pop, dance, new wave
What instruments does Holly Johnson play?
Vocals, bass guitar
Short Biography
Holly Johnson (born William Johnson, 9 February 1960; legal name William Holly Johnson) 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 embarked on a painting career.