George Michael
- Born:
- Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, June 25, 1963, East Finchley, London, England
- Died:
- December 25, 2016, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Kyriacos Panayiotou, a Greek Cypriot restaurateur, and Lesley Angold (née Harrison), an English dancer.
- Grew up in Kingsbury, London.
- Attended Bushey Meads School in Bushey, Hertfordshire, where he met Andrew Ridgeley.
Career and Major Achievements
- Formed the pop duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981.
- Wham! achieved international success with hits like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Last Christmas".
- Launched his solo career in 1987 with the album Faith.
- Faith won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1989.
- Achieved numerous number-one singles and albums worldwide.
- Known for his songwriting, vocal abilities, and stage presence.
- Controversies included legal battles with record labels and public incidents.
Notable Works
Discography (Solo Albums)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Faith |
| 1990 | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 |
| 1996 | Older |
| 2004 | Patience |
| 2014 | Symphonica |
Filmography (Notable Appearances)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Wham! in China: Foreign Skies | Himself |
| 1992 | Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert | Himself (Performer) |
Legacy and Impact
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