Odera nwobu biography of george michael

George Michael

George Michael

Michael in

Born

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou


()25 June

East Finchley, London, England

Died25 December () (aged&#;53)

Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England

Cause&#;of deathCardiomyopathy and myocarditis caused by fatty liver disease[1]
Resting placeHighgate cemetery
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, Record producer
Years&#;active–
Musical career
GenresPop
Pop rock
Dance pop
R&B
Jazz
Blue Eyed Soul
InstrumentsVocals
Piano
Keyboards
Guitar
Bass guitar
Drums
Percussion
LabelsColumbia Records, DreamWorks, Virgin, Epic, Sony Music
Website

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (25 June &#; 25 December ), known professionally as George Michael, was an Englishsinger-songwriter, and record producer.

He is regarded as one of the greatest cultural icons of all time and one of the greatest artists in music history.

Odera nwobu biography of george michael Though he famously rejected his earlier pretty boy image, George had a surprising answer when asked if there were any artefacts from his year career worth saving for posterity. The song was included in his album "Older," which sold over 15 million copies. He also anonymously gave millions of dollars to charities, including Childline , a counseling service for children in the U. A pivotal moment in George's character and future biography was his family's move and his enrollment in Bushy Meads School.

Career

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George Michael rose to fame in the s, when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend Andrew Ridgeley. The duo released a string of massive singles in like "Young Guns (Go for It)" and "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", both written by Michael. In , Wham!'s debut album, Fantastic was released.

It reached #1 in the UK charts and had the hit single "Club Tropicana" with a music video, shot in Ibiza.

And I worked hard to get it, but I was miserable, and I don't want to feel that way again. The pop star avoided making headlines for his many acts of kindness, which included volunteering at a homeless shelter, paying for a woman's fertility treatments and tipping a waitress thousands of dollars to help her pay for her nursing school debts. The album showcased his evolution as an artist, moving away from his teen heartthrob image to embody a more sophisticated and edgier persona. Michael died of heart and liver disease on December 25, , in his home in England at the age of

After a year, Wham changed its image with the release of their second album Make It Big, which was a critical and commercial success, hitting #1 in both the UK and the USA. It produced four singles, all topping the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. One of the most popular songs in the album, "Careless Whisper", Michael's first solo single, was released in while he was still performing with Wham!.[2] In , Wham!

disbanded after release of a third studio album, single and concert at Wembley Stadium.

Following his split with Wham!, George Michael began a successful solo career, releasing four studio albums, Faith (), Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (), Older (), and Patience (). Michael has sold over million records worldwide as of ,[3] encompassing 11 British #1 singles, 9 British #1 albums, 10 US #1 singles, and 2 US #1 album.

Item 2 of 5: A Different Story , a documentary about Michael's life and career, was released in On December 25, , George Michael passed away at his home in Oxfordshire, England, at the age of 53, due to heart failure. This announcement followed a high-profile incident that thrust him into the spotlight for reasons beyond his music. Though he famously rejected his earlier pretty boy image, George had a surprising answer when asked if there were any artefacts from his year career worth saving for posterity.

His debut solo album, Faith has sold over 20&#;million copies worldwide alone and its considered by some music critics to be one of the greatest albums in pop music history.[4] In , Radio Academy has named Michael the most played artist on British radio between the period of [5]

In , George Michael announced his first tour in 15 years.

25 Live tour was a massive, worldwide undertaking by Michael that spanned forth individual tours over the course of five years (, , , and ).[6]

Charity

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In November , Michael joined other popular British and Irish pop stars to form Band Aid, singing on the charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for relief of famine in Ethiopia.

This single became the UK Christmas number one on the UK Singles Chart in December Michael's own song, "Last Christmas" by Wham!, was held at number two.[7] "Do They Know It's Christmas?" sold &#;million copies in the UK. It became the biggest selling single in UK Chart history. It held this position until when it was overtaken by Elton John's "Candle in the Wind ", released in tribute to Princess Diana following her death Michael also attended Diana's funeral with Elton John.[7] Michael donated the royalties from "Last Christmas" to Band Aid and subsequently sang with Elton John at Live Aid (the Band Aid charity concert) in [8]

Personal life

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Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou was born in London to White English parents, his mother is of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and German descent and his father is of Greek and Cypriot descent.

  • Michael was raised there and in Hertfordshire. He was initially private about being homosexual. During his Wham! career, he was in relationships with well-known women such as actress Brooke Shields, and model Pat Fernandes.[9][10][11] Between and , he was romantically involved with Kathy Yueng, an American makeup artist who was featured in the "I Want Your Sex" music video.[12][13][14] Nonetheless, his sexual orientation was well known among London music business people.[15]

    These persisted into his solo career, but Michael had already established a relationship with Anselmo Feleppa, whom he had met at the concert Rock in Rio.

    Feleppa died of an AIDS-related brainhemorrhage in Michael's single "Jesus to a Child" is a tribute to Feleppa: he consistently dedicated it to him before performing it live, as is his album Older.[16] Starting in , Michael was in a long-term relationship with businessman Kenny Goss. They had homes in London and Dallas.[17]

    Death

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    On 25 December before GMT, Michael died at his property in Goring, Oxfordshire, England from heart failure and a fatty liver, aged Before GMT his publicist stated that he had "passed away peacefully" and Thames Valley Police said they were treating the death as unexplained and there were no suspicious circumstances.

    South Central Ambulance Service had attended his property at GMT on Christmas Day.[18]

    Discography

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    Studio albums

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    Year Album details
    Faith
    Listen Without Prejudice Vol.

    1

    • Release date: September 11,
    • Label: Columbia Records
    Older
    Patience

    References

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    1. ↑Reed, Ryan (30 December ). "Autopsy: George Michael's Cause of Death 'Inconclusive'".

      Olivia Colman. In , a year-old George hooked up with schoolmate Andrew Ridgely to form ska outfit The Executives but, inspired by the British dance scene, it wasn't long before the pair recorded a club-oriented demo as Wham! Early Life and Wham! Anselmo, who had been known publicly as a "close pal" of the singer, was in fact George's partner of two years, a gay relationship kept hidden from his fans.

      Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 31 December Retrieved 30 December

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      "UK's million-selling singles: the full list". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved 26 December

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    15. ↑Abdulatief, Soraya (27 November ). "24 Facts: George Michael". Channel.
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    17. ↑"THE SHAM OF WHAM; GEORGE MICHAEL'S SEX SHAME: 'Four girls a night' boasts to boost his image. - Free Online Library". .
    18. ↑"::YOGCHICK Kathy Jeung: George Michael's Girlfriend in the 80s".

      Odera nwobu biography of george michael wikipedia Throughout his career, Michael not only accumulated wealth but also demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy. In the end, he left an indelible impact on music and society, remembered for both his artistry and his compassion for others. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Though he famously rejected his earlier pretty boy image, George had a surprising answer when asked if there were any artefacts from his year career worth saving for posterity.

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    22. ↑"Goss Gallery to Open in Dallas Featuring International Contemporary Art". Retrieved April 27, [permanent dead link]
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