George Michael is one of the greatest popstars in history who, both as a solo artist and as half of the duo Wham!, blazed his way through the billboard charts throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. George ...

Between his recognizable earring and the enduring Christmas hit, “Last Christmas,” even those who aren’t fans of George Michael are aware of his lasting impact. Lifelong fans and new listeners alike ...

A year after releasing his third and final Wham! album, Music from the Edge of Heaven in 1986, George Michael embarked on his solo career. He also had a revamped look — leather jacket, five-o’clock ...

From teen heartthrob to serious artist defying taboo, George Michael was a man with faith that music had the power to change the world. Blessed with a soaring voice and an instinct for pop melodies, ...

The name George Michael has popped up again in the media after the release of a new documentary about Wham, the duo that thrust him into the spotlight decades ago. The band’s string of hits and ...

MTV was no longer a novelty in 1988: It was the engine driving the music industry, shaping the Billboard charts and molding the very image of a pop star. George Michael realized the depth of this ...

Ridgeley tallied Michael’s impressive achievements with Wham! and after their split in 1986: 155 million records sold, 13 No. 1 songs in the U.S. and United Kingdom, duets with Elton John, Aretha ...

(In 2018, the Billboard staff released a list project of its choices for the Greatest Pop Star of every year, going back to 1981. Read our entry below on why George Michael was our Greatest Pop Star ...