George Michael
(1963-2016), Singer; member of WhamGeorge Michael (Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou)
Sitter in 6 portraits
Born in London as Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou of Greek parentage, George Michael along with Andrew Ridgeley, formed the hugely successful, teen-pop sensation duo Wham! They released a number of hit singles and albums between 1983 when they rose to fame, and their breakup in 1986. Hits include Bad Boys (1983), Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (1984) and Last Christmas (1985). George Michael went on to enjoy a very successful transatlantic solo career releasing a string of albums including Faith (1987), Listen Without Prejudice (1990), Older (1996) and Patience (2004).
Wham! (George Michael; Andrew Ridgeley)
by Eric Watson
selenium-toned print, 23 April 1982
NPG x87626
Wham! (George Michael; Andrew Ridgeley)
by Brian Aris
bromide fibre print, 1982
NPG x87845
Wham! (George Michael; Andrew Ridgeley)
by John Swannell
bromide print, 1985
NPG x25284
Live Aid (group including George Michael, Bob Geldof, Bono, Freddie Mercury and Jody Watley)
by Neal Preston
chromogenic print, 13 July 1985
NPG x202519
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