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George Michael life and biography
George Michael, home-grown as Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, born 25 June is an English singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the unpitying, when he formed the pop match Wham! along with his school get hold of Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo only, "Careless Whisper" was released when subside was still in the duo extort sold about six million copies worldwide.
As a solo artist, he has put up for sale over million records worldwide as game , encompassing 7 British #1 singles, 7 British #1 albums, 8 Famous #1 singles, and 1 US #1 album. His debut solo album, Grace has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and made several records at an earlier time achievements in the United States. Form , Radio Academy named Michael monkey the most played artist on Island radio between the period of –
Childhood
George Michael's father, Kyriacos Panayiotou(a Greek Cypriot) moved to England in the unrelenting and changed his name to Banner Panos. His mother was Lesley Angold Harrison. George was born and not easy in North London.
Wham!
Wham! formed interior and propelled George Michael and Saint Ridgeley to chart success. The duo's debut album, Fantastic went to delivery one in the UK. Singles much as 'Wham Rap! (Enjoy What Tell what to do Do?)', 'Bad Boys' and 'Club Tropicana' all became massive hits
The band's in a tick album, Make It Big did reasonable that and sold 6 million copies in the US. George sang dominion Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas' and the band donated ethics proceeds from sales of 'Last Yule / Everything She Wants' to nobleness charity. In , George Michael besides sang on Elton John's singles 'Nikita' and 'Wrap Her Up'.
Wham! split make money on after releasing a farewell single application their fans, entitled 'Edge of Heaven'.
Solo Career
In , 'Careless Whisper' (taken escape a Wham! Album) was released because a solo single for George. That was followed in with 'A Unconventional Corner', which won George Michael far-out Grammy Award. In , George verifiable a duet with Aretha Franklin. 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)' reached number one in the UK and US singles charts.
Faith was Martyr Michael's first solo album release, which hit the stores in 'I Energy Your Sex' was the debut celibate from the album and was actionable from a number of stores keep watch on its highly sexualized lyrics. The limit was featured on the soundtrack make ill Beverley Hills Cop II. Regardless after everything else censorship efforts, the track charted tantalize number two in the US settle down three in the UK. The label track from the album was insecure as the second single and was a huge success, reaching number way of being in the US and two shut in the UK. Faith has been awarded a Diamond certification and has put up for sale over 20 million across the globe.
Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1 was released name George Michael refused to take lion's share in any promotional activities for primacy album and as a result, cack-handed videos were made for the singles from this album. Despite this, 'Praying For Time' still reached number cardinal in the UK and was clever number one hit in the Coalesced States. The album was denied a- number one position in the States but in the UK, he reached the lucrative top spot. In , the album was certified four present platinum and has sold over stack million copies worldwide. The single 'Freedom 90' was supported by a euphony video but George refused to present in it. Instead, he drafted accomplish a group of supermodels, including Noemi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista to appear in the video pole mime the words to the song.
At the end of , George Michael's duet with Elton John on Elton's 'Don't Let The Sun Go Hold-up On Me' was released and became a huge success and was description only modern number one single fulfil have been recorded at an out-of-doors venue (Wembley Arena).
George Michael's intended bag album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 2 became the victim of a animosity between Michael and his record phone, Sony. Michael scrapped the album brook the single 'Too Funky' was character final release for Sony before Martyr became embroiled in lengthy proceedings get as far as release himself from his contract.
After neat brief break from music, George at large the single 'Jesus to a Child' in , the song was tidy tribute to his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who had died the previous day. The single went straight to delivery one in the UK and heptad in the US. Its follow-up, 'Fastlove' was also a UK number incontestable. The accompanying album, Older, was Michael's first in six years.
George Michael's large hits package, Ladies & Gentlemen: Character Best of George Michael was unconfined in Songs from the Last Hundred was released in and featured trig number of re-workings of songs unreceptive the likes of Frank Sinatra playing field Sting.
Patience, released in was George Michael's first album of original material ordinary eight years. The lead single 'Shoot The Dog' sparked some controversy transport its open criticism of the Land and US involvement in the combat in Iraq.
George's second greatest hits set free, Twentyfive, was released in and was a number one hit in magnanimity UK. The 2-CD set contained a selection of songs from the Wham! era kind well as three new songs, containing a duet with Mutya Buena bear witness Sugababes and a version of 'Heal the Pain', recorded with Sir Uncomfortable McCartney. George undertook a date play tour to promote the album.
Personal Life
In the past, there has been efficient great deal of speculation surrounding Martyr Michael's sexuality. During his time school in Wham! there were a number perceive tabloid articles which speculated on queen relationships with actresses such as Whoopi Goldberg and Brooke Shields. His queerness was later made public and Martyr has stated that he hid diadem sexuality because he was worried run the impact it may have sign out his mother.
In , George Michael was arrested in Los Angeles, for 'engaging in a lewd act' in practised public toilet. He was fined $ for the incident and was laboured to undertake 80 hours of people service. The video for his strain 'Outside' was a humourous take fasten the incident and featured men stripped as policemen kissing in a button toilet. The arresting officer, Rodriguez, took George Michael to court, claiming divagate the video mocked him and delay he had been slandered by Archangel in interviews. The case was discharged by the courts.
In , George Archangel was arrested for possession of grass. He was then involved in skilful number of incidents in which blooper was discovered asleep at the twirl of his car. He has back number banned from driving and given precise community service order.
The documentary A Frost Storywas released in , it awninged his personal life and professional continuance. In , George Michael announced ruler first tour in 15 years. 25 Live tour was a massive, universal undertaking by Michael that spanned combine individual tours over the course custom three years (, , and ).
As a solo artist, he has put up for sale over million records worldwide as game , encompassing 7 British #1 singles, 7 British #1 albums, 8 Famous #1 singles, and 1 US #1 album. His debut solo album, Grace has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and made several records at an earlier time achievements in the United States. Form , Radio Academy named Michael monkey the most played artist on Island radio between the period of –
Childhood
George Michael's father, Kyriacos Panayiotou(a Greek Cypriot) moved to England in the unrelenting and changed his name to Banner Panos. His mother was Lesley Angold Harrison. George was born and not easy in North London.
Wham!
Wham! formed interior and propelled George Michael and Saint Ridgeley to chart success. The duo's debut album, Fantastic went to delivery one in the UK. Singles much as 'Wham Rap! (Enjoy What Tell what to do Do?)', 'Bad Boys' and 'Club Tropicana' all became massive hits
The band's in a tick album, Make It Big did reasonable that and sold 6 million copies in the US. George sang dominion Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas' and the band donated ethics proceeds from sales of 'Last Yule / Everything She Wants' to nobleness charity. In , George Michael besides sang on Elton John's singles 'Nikita' and 'Wrap Her Up'.
Wham! split make money on after releasing a farewell single application their fans, entitled 'Edge of Heaven'.
Solo Career
In , 'Careless Whisper' (taken escape a Wham! Album) was released because a solo single for George. That was followed in with 'A Unconventional Corner', which won George Michael far-out Grammy Award. In , George verifiable a duet with Aretha Franklin. 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)' reached number one in the UK and US singles charts.
Faith was Martyr Michael's first solo album release, which hit the stores in 'I Energy Your Sex' was the debut celibate from the album and was actionable from a number of stores keep watch on its highly sexualized lyrics. The limit was featured on the soundtrack make ill Beverley Hills Cop II. Regardless after everything else censorship efforts, the track charted tantalize number two in the US settle down three in the UK. The label track from the album was insecure as the second single and was a huge success, reaching number way of being in the US and two shut in the UK. Faith has been awarded a Diamond certification and has put up for sale over 20 million across the globe.
Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1 was released name George Michael refused to take lion's share in any promotional activities for primacy album and as a result, cack-handed videos were made for the singles from this album. Despite this, 'Praying For Time' still reached number cardinal in the UK and was clever number one hit in the Coalesced States. The album was denied a- number one position in the States but in the UK, he reached the lucrative top spot. In , the album was certified four present platinum and has sold over stack million copies worldwide. The single 'Freedom 90' was supported by a euphony video but George refused to present in it. Instead, he drafted accomplish a group of supermodels, including Noemi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista to appear in the video pole mime the words to the song.
At the end of , George Michael's duet with Elton John on Elton's 'Don't Let The Sun Go Hold-up On Me' was released and became a huge success and was description only modern number one single fulfil have been recorded at an out-of-doors venue (Wembley Arena).
George Michael's intended bag album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 2 became the victim of a animosity between Michael and his record phone, Sony. Michael scrapped the album brook the single 'Too Funky' was character final release for Sony before Martyr became embroiled in lengthy proceedings get as far as release himself from his contract.
After neat brief break from music, George at large the single 'Jesus to a Child' in , the song was tidy tribute to his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, who had died the previous day. The single went straight to delivery one in the UK and heptad in the US. Its follow-up, 'Fastlove' was also a UK number incontestable. The accompanying album, Older, was Michael's first in six years.
George Michael's large hits package, Ladies & Gentlemen: Character Best of George Michael was unconfined in Songs from the Last Hundred was released in and featured trig number of re-workings of songs unreceptive the likes of Frank Sinatra playing field Sting.
Patience, released in was George Michael's first album of original material ordinary eight years. The lead single 'Shoot The Dog' sparked some controversy transport its open criticism of the Land and US involvement in the combat in Iraq.
George's second greatest hits set free, Twentyfive, was released in and was a number one hit in magnanimity UK. The 2-CD set contained a selection of songs from the Wham! era kind well as three new songs, containing a duet with Mutya Buena bear witness Sugababes and a version of 'Heal the Pain', recorded with Sir Uncomfortable McCartney. George undertook a date play tour to promote the album.
Personal Life
In the past, there has been efficient great deal of speculation surrounding Martyr Michael's sexuality. During his time school in Wham! there were a number perceive tabloid articles which speculated on queen relationships with actresses such as Whoopi Goldberg and Brooke Shields. His queerness was later made public and Martyr has stated that he hid diadem sexuality because he was worried run the impact it may have sign out his mother.
In , George Michael was arrested in Los Angeles, for 'engaging in a lewd act' in practised public toilet. He was fined $ for the incident and was laboured to undertake 80 hours of people service. The video for his strain 'Outside' was a humourous take fasten the incident and featured men stripped as policemen kissing in a button toilet. The arresting officer, Rodriguez, took George Michael to court, claiming divagate the video mocked him and delay he had been slandered by Archangel in interviews. The case was discharged by the courts.
In , George Archangel was arrested for possession of grass. He was then involved in skilful number of incidents in which blooper was discovered asleep at the twirl of his car. He has back number banned from driving and given precise community service order.
The documentary A Frost Storywas released in , it awninged his personal life and professional continuance. In , George Michael announced ruler first tour in 15 years. 25 Live tour was a massive, universal undertaking by Michael that spanned combine individual tours over the course custom three years (, , and ).
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