As half of the “teenybop
” duo
Wham!
George Michael
achieved fame and wealth while still a teenager. “Young Guns (Go for It)
” reached the Top 10 in 1982, when Michael and
Andrew Ridgeley
(vocals and guitar) were both 19-year-olds. The duo became known for their extravagant lifestyle and exploited the idolatry of fans. Since dissolving Wham! Michael has worked to re-invent himself as a serious singer-songwriter.
A Londoner of Greek descent, George Michael (b. Georgios Panayiotou,...