Paul Rutherford (singer)
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Paul Rutherford (born 8 December 1959) is an English singer, musician and dancer. He is best known as the dancer, keyboardist, and backing vocalist of the synth-pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood.[1]
Early life[]
Paul Rutherford was born on 8 December 1959, in Liverpool, England, but moved to the Cantril Farm district as a child during the 1960s. He attended St Dominic's Roman Catholic school in Huyton along with his twin sister.[citation needed]
Career[]
Rutherford emerged from the 1970s punk scene on Merseyside, finding initial fame with St. Helen's band The Spitfire Boys. The Spitfire Boys released a single "British Refugees/Mein Kampf".
Rutherford later teamed up with Holly Johnson in a new band which went on to dominate the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
He frequented and performed at the Seven Dials Jazz Club in London.[citation needed]
Frankie Goes To Hollywood[]
Rutherford joined Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1980. He sang backing vocals to Johnson and also danced[2] and provided some keyboard parts to the band's recordings. The band ended three years later, and Rutherford attempted a solo career which was short-lived.[3]
After Frankie Goes To Hollywood[]
In 1989, three singles, and the album Oh World were released. Two of the album tracks were produced by Martin Fry and Mark White of ABC.
Rutherford's 1988 "Get Real", a collaboration with ABC, reached No. 47 in the UK and remained in the charts for four weeks.[4]
In late 2010, he released the album "The Cowboy Years" under the name "Paul Rutherford/Butt Cowboys".[citation needed]
Personal life[]
Rutherford and his civil union partner Perry live in New Zealand.[5]
Discography[]
Solo albums[]
- Oh World (1989)
- The Cowboy Years (2010)
Extended plays[]
- That Moon with The Pressure Zone (1989)
Singles[]
- "Get Real" (1988)
- "I Want Your Love" (1989)
- "Oh World" (1989)
References[]
- ^ Warner, Timothy (2003), Pop Music: Technology and Creativity: Trevor Horn and the Digital Revolution, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., p. 78, ISBN 0-7546-3132-X
- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2004), The Great Rock Discography, Canongate U.S., p. 561, ISBN 1-84195-615-5
- ^ Cassidy, Jude; Shaver, Phillip R. (1999), Rough Guide to Rock, London: Rough Guides, p. 668, ISBN 1-84353-105-4
- ^ "PAUL RUTHERFORD | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ Taylor, Phil (4 January 2014). "Frankie goes to Waiheke". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
External links[]
- Paul Rutherford discography at Discogs
- Paul Rutherford at IMDb
- The Cowboy Years at iTunes
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