Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

mahatmakanejeeves

(62,237 posts)
Mon Jan 6, 2025, 08:40 AM Jan 6

On this day, January 6, 1964, Frankie Goes To Hollywood bassist Mark O'Toole was born.

Hat tip, This Day in Music

1964 - Mark O'Toole
Mark O'Toole, bassist with Frankie Goes To Hollywood, the British band who formed in Liverpool and had the 1984 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Relax'. The single eventually sold 2 million copies in the UK alone, making it the seventh best-selling single in the UK Singles Chart's history. Their debut album, Welcome to the Pleasuredome, reached No.1 in the UK in 1984 with advanced sales of over one million.


Fri Jan 6, 2023: On this day, January 6, 1964, Frankie Goes To Hollywood bassist Mark O'Toole was born.
1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
On this day, January 6, 1964, Frankie Goes To Hollywood bassist Mark O'Toole was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jan 6 OP
That album was mostly Trevor Horn's vision IbogaProject Jan 6 #1

IbogaProject

(3,928 posts)
1. That album was mostly Trevor Horn's vision
Mon Jan 6, 2025, 12:01 PM
Jan 6

They were a tight group but Mr Horn pushed that sound snd pulled them into that direction. Awesome album and a great one for testing HiFi equipment.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Music Appreciation»On this day, January 6, 1...