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Frankie Goes To Hollywood‘s classic line-up reunited for its first show in 36 years to open the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.The synth-pop legends’ classic line-up – Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Paul Rutherford, Mark O’Toole and Peter Gill – played a small set in their hometown of Liverpool on Sunday as part of the Eurovision opening ceremony.Taking to the stage at  St George’s Plateau, the band played ‘Welcome To The Pleasuredome’.Check out footage of the performance below.Frankie Goes To Hollywood❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ce3rSJyDbL— Hapertje (@Hapertje) May 7, 2023Best known for their ’80s hit single ‘Relax’, a falling out between band members lead to the band’s dissolution in 1987. In 2003, the band members appeared on VH1’s Bands Reunited but did not perform.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood will reunite to open the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, performing with its classic line-up for the first time since 1987 in the band’s hometown of Liverpool in England.BBC News reported yesterday (April 25) that the synth-pop band – specifically its classic line-up of Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Paul Rutherford, Mark O’Toole and Peter Gill – will play a small set at the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday May 7.Sharing the news on his Instagram page, frontman Johnson noted he was “happy to announce” the group’s reunion and that the Eurovision festivities would be a “very special event”.The band are best known for the 80s hit single ‘Relax’, which was released in 1983 as their debut single and topped the charts in nine countries – including their native UK. The song was controversial for its time, receiving bans from both BBC Radio 1 and Top of the Pops due to the song’s suggestive and homoerotic nature.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's takeover of the ailing conference club - concentrates on the fans, players and officials of the Welsh town's football team.And experienced midfielder Rutherford played a central role in the second episode - which was released on Disney+ and Hulu in the UK on August 25.READ NEXT: Where is Wrexham and what is it famous for? Football club and Ryan Reynolds connectionIn it, we see his family life as he relaxes with his children in the park, as well as a low point of his career when he was sent off against Dagenham in what was to become the final game for Wrexham.But who is Paul Rutherford and what happened to him after the show?Paul Leslie Rutherford, now 35, had a long career in the non-league circles before joining Wrexham in 2016 after being snapped by then-manager Gary Mills.The likeable player was born on Moreton in the Wirral - just 35 miles from Wrexham - but started his youth career at the mighty Liverpool before moving to the Dragons' fierce rivals Chester and making his debut in 2005.He went on to play 57 times for the Cheshire club before moving to Barrow and then Southport.When he signed for Wrexham, the midfielder said: “I’m really excited about joining Wrexham and can’t wait for the season to start.“They tick all the boxes for me and I’m impressed with the way they play.“Wrexham have got the fan base, the history and the facilities to impress anyone.”Rutherford was widely regarded as one of Wrexham's hardest-working players during five years and over 180 games for the club.Fans often praised his all-action style and his nicknames include the 'energiser bunny' and '2-litre diesel' in reference to an unspectacular car which just kept on going.Rutherford told the Fearless in

38 years ago this week, Frankie Goes To Hollywood rose to Number 1 with their debut single Relax.