George Michael
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George Michael is a half-English, half-Greek Cyrpriot singer and songwriter who has enjoyed worldwide success since 1982 with his claim-to-fame album Faith. The album went on to sold 14 million copies worldwide.
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About
George Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25, 1963 in Bushey, Hertfordshire. He began his career by forming a band called "The Executive" with his bestfriends Andrew Ridgeley and Costas Michael who happens to be a fellow pupil at the same school.
"The Executive" was short-lived and it prompted him again to form a duo with Ridgeley named "Wham!". They released two albums "Fantastic!" and "Make It Big" where these albums became instant success. They toured around China in 1985 where it generated enormous media coverage as the first Western pop act to do so. The duo split in the summer of 1986 making George Michael wanting to go solo. He did, and soon released his first solo album "Faith" which resulted in four number one singles in the United States. With the successes on his debut solo album, he was then also voted Best Male Singer of the year.
Some of his other hits include "Kissing a Fool", "Father Figure", "One More Try", "Freedom 90", "Fastlove", "Jesus to a Child", "Freeek!", "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (a duet with Elton John), and the controversial song and video "Shoot the Dog" which is a commentary on the Tony Blair and George Bush war on terror.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Brit Award | Best British Male Solo Artist |
| 1989 | American Music Award | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist |
| 1989 | American Music Award | Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist |
| 1989 | American Music Award | Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "Faith" |
| 1989 | Grammy Award | Album of the Year for "Faith" |
| 1988 | Grammy Award | Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" |
| 1988 | Brit Award | Best British Male Solo Artist |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Faith | Certified Diamond | United States -RIAA |
| Certified 4x Platinum | United Kingdom | ||
| 1990 | Listen without Prejudice, Vol. 1 | Certified 2x Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| Certified 4x Platinum | United Kingdom | ||
| 1996 | Older | Certified Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| Certified 6x Platinum | United Kingdom | ||
| 1999 | Songs from the Last Century | Certified 2x Platinum | United Kingdom |
| 2004 | Patience | Certified Gold | United States - RIAA |
| Certified 2x Platinum | United Kingdom |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Billboard Hot 100 | Adult Contemporary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | A Different Corner | 7
| 6
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| 1987 | Faith | 1
| 5
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| 1988 | One More Try | 1
| 1
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| 1988 | Monkey | 1
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| 1988 | Kissing a Fool | 5
| 1
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| 1988 | Father Figure | 1
| 3
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| 1990 | Praying for Time | 1
| 4
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| 1990 | Freedom | 1
| 4
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| 1991 | Waiting For That Day | 27
| 22
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| 1991 | Mother's Pride | 46
| -
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| 1992 | Don t Let The Sun Go Down On Me | 1
| 1
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| 1993 | Killer/Papa Was A Rollin Stone | 69
| -
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| 1996 | Jesus To A Child | 7
| 5
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| 1996 | Fastlove | 8
| 8
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News
Tours & Concerts
December 7, 2006 Point Theatre, Dublin
December 8, 2006 Point Theatre, Dublin
December 9, 2006 Point Theatre, Dublin
December 11, 2006 Wembley Arena, London
December 12, 2006 Wembley Arena, London
Announcements
- George Michael's latest album TwentyFive is set to release on 2007 in United States.
- George Michael shines at Earl Court on his TwentFive live concert.
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | I Want Your Sex | Faith |
| 1987 | Hard Day | Faith |
| 1987 | Faith | Faith |
| 1988 | Father Figure | Faith |
| 1988 | One More Try | Faith |
| 1988 | Monkey | Faith |
| 1988 | Kissing a Fool | Faith |
| 1990 | Praying For Time | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 |
| 1990 | Waiting For That Day | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 |
| 1990 | Mother's Pride | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 |
| 1990 | Freedom! | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 |
| 1991 | Heal The Pain | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 |
| 1991 | Cowboys And Angels | Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 |
| 1991 | Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me | Duets (Elton John) |
| 1996 | Jesus To A Child | Older |
| 1996 | Fastlove | Older |
| 1996 | Spinning the Wheel | Older |
| 1997 | Older | Older |
| 1997 | Star People | Older |
| 1997 | You Have Been Loved | Older |
| 2002 | Freeek | Patience |
| 2002 | Shoot the Dog | Patience |
| 2004 | Amazing | Patience |
| 2004 | Flawless (Go to the City) | Patience |
| 2004 | Round Here | Patience |
| 2005 | John and Elvis Are Dead | Patience |
| 2006 | An Easier Affair | Twentyfive |
| 2007 | This Is Not Real Love | Twentyfive |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- George Michael has had problems with prohibited drugs. On February 26, 2006, Michael was arrested for possession of Class C drugs, an incident that he described as "my own stupid fault, as usual." He was cautioned by the police and released.
- George Michael is openly gay. He had relationship with Brazilian dress designer, Anselmo Feleppa, whom he met at the 1991 concert "Rock in Rio". Both enjoyed a loving relationship, but after two years Feleppa died of a brain haemorrhage.
- The single "Jesus To A Child" is a direct tribute to Anselmo Feleppa where he consistently dedicates it to him before performing it live.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Pop | Rock | Soul
