The Controversial Rise and Fall of Frankie Goes to Hollywood: "Relax" and Its Global Impact
It’s the rise and fall of one of the most controversial bands of the 80s… Frankie Goes To Hollywood a band that many here in the US think of as a one-hit wonder. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. These guys killed it around the world, even notching three #1 hits in the UK in one year. Relax, Two Tribes and the Power of Love… Relax stirred up a firestorm of controversy. As DJs listened to the lyrics, they soon realized this track was far from family-friendly. And the song’s music video wasn’t exactly rated PG either. Soon it was banned on the airwaves and on TV. But it still…
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