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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wham!Wham! - Wikipedia

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   Wham! (briefly known in the US as Wham! UK) were an English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. They were one of the most successful pop acts during the 1980s, selling more than 30 million certified records worldwide from 1982 to 1986.

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4. www.biography.com › musicians › george-michaelGeorge Michael: Biography, Death, Songs, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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   Nov 2, 2023 · Who Was George Michael? As a teenager, George Michael formed the band Wham! with high school friend Andrew Ridgeley. In 1984, the duo had their first worldwide hit with "Wake Me Up Before You...

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Andrew_RidgeleyAndrew Ridgeley - Wikipedia

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   They gained huge worldwide media attention when Wham! became the first Western pop group to play in China: after two warm-up shows in Hong Kong, they played a show in Beijing in front of 15,000 people at the Worker's Gymnasium, and one final show in Canton.

6. www.smoothradio.com › artists › george-michaelWham!'s 10 greatest songs ever, ranked - Smooth - Smooth Radio

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   • Wham Rap. Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?) (Official Video) Wham! 's debut song couldn't have been further from what would become George Michael's soulful and sophisticated pop less than 10 years later.
   • Bad Boys. Bad Boys (Official Video) Written and produced by 19-year-old George in 1983, this song was about a rebellious teenage guy's struggle against his parents, who are worried about his late-night activities.
   • Young Guns (Go For It) Young Guns (Go for It!) (Live from Top of the Pops 1982) This was Wham! 's first hit single, and was helped by a last minute appearance on Top of the Pops after another act pulled out.
   • The Edge of Heaven. The Edge of Heaven (Official Video) When George Michael wanted to move into a more adult market, Wham! had announced in early 1986 that he and Andrew would go their separate ways after a farewell single, album and concert.

7. www.cbsnews.com › news › george-michael-wham-leadGeorge Michael, Wham lead singer, dead at 53 - CBS News

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   Dec 26, 2016 · George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with Wham! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53.

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8. www.npr.org › 2023/07/05 › 1186094430A new documentary on the band Wham! shows the 'temporal ... - NPR

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   Jul 5, 2023 · The pop duo Wham! was only around for four years, but its songs have lasted decades. Chris Smith's Netflix documentary tells its history from the viewpoints of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

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   Who are Wham & Wham UK?

   • Wham! Wham! (briefly known in the US as Wham! UK) were an English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. They were one of the most successful pop acts during the 1980s, selling more than 30 million certified records worldwide from 1982 to 1986.

   Wham! - Wikipedia

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   When did George Michael start the band Wham?

   • As a teenager, George Michael formed the band Wham! with high school friend Andrew Ridgeley. In 1984, the duo had their first worldwide hit with "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go." Two years later, Michael went solo, releasing a hit debut album Faith, which has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.

   George Michael: Biography, Death, Songs, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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   What song is 'Wham' based on?

   • Wham! - Everything She Wants (Official Video) Originally released as a double A-side with 'Last Christmas' in 1984, this song was also a number one hit in the States. It was written and produced by George Michael, it tells the story of a man who is disillusioned by the demands of his partner, despite the amount of work he does to keep her happy.

   Wham!'s 10 greatest songs ever, ranked - Smooth

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   Why did George Michael join Wham?

   • When George Michael started school, Ridgeley volunteered to take him under his wing. After the break-up of the short-lived group The Executive (of which Ridgeley, his brother Paul, and Michael were members), Michael and Ridgeley formed the duo Wham! in 1981.

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10. wham.world › historyHistory - The official home of WHAM!

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    Jul 1, 1983 · Explore the History and Discography of the Iconic Pop Duo. Albums. Singles. Awards. Compilations.