Over his remarkable four-decade career, George Michael sold more than 115 million albums. He first gained fame as a member of Wham! in the early ’80s before embarking on a solo career in 1987 with the ...

Like so many of his songs, George Michael’s Father Figure has had quite the life. Recorded for his 1987 debut album, Faith, it became the record’s fourth single, reaching number one in the US. Then, ...

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In the 1980s and ’90s, British-born pop star George Michael had swagger. He was one of those types of people you either wanted to be or wanted to be with. With slick sunglasses, stubble on his face, ...

The 1980s saw a shift in pop culture, leaving a legacy that lasts to this day. The world was changing, and entertainment followed suit. New technology launched. Blockbuster films dominated theaters ...

David Austin was with George Michael since the start of his musical journey. Their mothers were best friends and the two would often record themselves covering some of their radio favorites like Elton ...

The singer channels the spirit and soul of the late pop icon in the musical tribute “The Life and Music of George Michael.” ...