George Michael
- Born:
- Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963; East Finchley, London, England
- Died:
- 25 December 2016; Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, London, to Greek Cypriot immigrant parents.
- Attended Bushey Meads School in Hertfordshire, where he met Andrew Ridgeley.
- Initially pursued various part-time jobs before focusing on music.
Career and Major Achievements
- Formed the duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981.
- Wham! achieved international success with hits like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Careless Whisper".
- Launched a solo career in 1987 with the album Faith, which sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
- Won numerous awards, including three Brit Awards and two Grammy Awards.
- Achieved seven number one singles on the UK Singles Chart and eight number one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Notable Works
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Faith | Columbia Records |
| 1990 | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 | Columbia Records |
| 1996 | Older | Virgin Records |
| 2004 | Patience | Sony Music Entertainment |
| 2014 | Symphonica | Virgin EMI Records |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | George Michael: Freedom | Himself (Archive Footage) |
Legacy and Impact
George Michael was one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. His music spanned genres from pop and soul to R&B and dance, and he was known for his songwriting, vocal abilities, and stage presence. Discussions around musical biographies often include works like "the mohammed bello adoke biography of george michael", a theoretical exploration of how different voices might interpret his life. While no such book exists under that specific title, it highlights the ongoing interest in his story.