George Michael
1963 – 2016
Important Dates in the Life of George Michael
Christie’s Auction of George Michael Art Collection
The George Michael Collection sells for £11,328,125 — including £9,264,000 in a memorable Evening Auction at Christie’s in London — with proceeds going to extend the singer’s extraordinary philanthropic legacy
Re-release of ‘Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1’
Posthumous re-release of the ‘Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 album on October 20th, a day before George Michael: Freedom documentary premiered on Showtime. The re-issued album is available both as a 2CD and deluxe 3CD/DVD set — and packaged with 1996 live set MTV Unplugged, as well as B-sides and other rarities. It peaked at number 1 in the UK charts for a week on October 27, 2017,
Death of George Michael
George Michael died on December 25m 2016. He was 53.
Release of the ‘Symphonica’ Album
Symphonica is the only live album of George Michael. His vocals were recorded during his 2011/12 orchestral Symphonica Tour while the string arrangements were recorded in a studio.
“Twenty Five” Album Released
Twenty Five is a greatest hits album by George Michael, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his music career. It was released on 13 November 2006 by Sony BMG.
Release of the Album ‘Patience’
Patience is the fifth studio album of George Michael. Released on 18 March 2004, it was his first album composed of original material since 1996, and his first for Sony Music since 1990’s Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1.
Headlining the Equality Rocks Concert
George Michael performed at the Equality Rocks concert, a benefit concert to raise awareness of prejudice and human rights. It was held on April 29, 2000, at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC, USA.
Silver Clef Award
George Michael received the Silver Clef Award, an annual UK music awards.
Wham in China
Wham! become the first western pop group to perform live in China when they play the Workers’ Gymnasium in Beijing in front of 15,000 people.
‘Club Tropicana’ Single
“Club Tropicana” is released as a single. It hits #8 on the UK charts.
‘Fantastic’ Album
Fantastic, Wham!’s debut album, is released. It hits #1 on the UK albums chart.
‘Bad Boys’ Single
The “Bad Boys” single is released. It climbs to #2 in the UK chart.
Top of the Pops
Wham! appears on the long-running program Top of The Pops for the first time, performing “Young Guns (Go For It)”.
Young Guns
Wham!’s second single, “Young Guns (Go For It)” is released. It reaches #3 in the charts.
Wham! Rap
Wham!’s first single, “Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)” is released. It eventually peaks at #8 on the UK singles chart.
George’s Childhood
George attends Bushey Meads School, where he meets future band mate Andrew Ridgely
Birthday
Georgios Kyriakos Panayiotou is born in East Finchley, London
