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George Michael Edit Profile

singer Composer and producer

George Michael, Musician, singer, songwriter. Recipient Best New Video Artist award American Video Awards, 1985, Grammy nomination Wham] best pop performance by duo, 1985.

Background

MICHAEL, George was born on June 25, 1963 in Finchley. Son of Jack Kyriacus Panayiotou and Lesley Panayiotou.

Education

Bushey Meads School.

Career

with Wham: Wham Rap, Young Guns Go Foreign lieutenant, Bad Boys, Club Tropicana, Wake Up before You Go Go; solo: I Knew You Were Waiting (for me) (with Aretha Franklin, Careless Whisper, A Different Corner, I Want Your Sex, Faith, Father Figure; albums include: Fantastic, Make lieutenant Big, Music From The Edge of Heaven, Final, Faith (solo), Listen without Prejudice 1990.Writer 1985, 1989, British Rock Industry. Debut in group The Executive 1979. Formed (with Andrew Ridgeley) Wham, numerous consecutive hits.

Toured U. K., France, United States of America, China, et cetera

Launched solo career 1986.

Achievements

  • George Michael has been listed as a notable Musician, singer, songwriter by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:
Jack Kyriacus Panayiotou

Mother:
Lesley Panayiotou