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- Before George Michael became a worldwide success as a solo artist, he burst onto the scene as part of Wham! with his longtime pal Andrew Ridgeley. In just a few years, Wham! became one of the world's most popular groups, selling over 30 million records. Their songs have stood the test of time, and we never tire of playing their classic hits.
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Wham! (briefly known in the US as Wham! UK) were an English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 [3] [4] 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. [5]
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Nov 2, 2023 · 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."
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Mar 30, 2023 · 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. While it may have dated rather badly since then, this was the song that put George and Andrew on the map.
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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. His...
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Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley as Wham!, c. 1984–1985. Michael formed the duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981. On the cusp of fame, he decided to legally change his name to the more accessible George Michael. [5]
Jul 13, 2023 · Everything about 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' became instantly iconic and synonymous with the 1980s - the optimism of the era, the colourful music video, and especially George's glorious hair. But who wrote the song? What was the inspiration behind the Wham! track? What was the idea behind the 'CHOOSE LIFE' t-shirts? Here's all you need to know:
Jul 5, 2023 · SCHMITZ: Wham's 1984 hit "Last Christmas" was about to come out, and George Michael had a feeling it was going to be the band's fourth No. 1 hit song that year.
