Is Wham and George Michael the same person?

Is Wham and George Michael the same person?

Early Life and Wham! Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on J, in East Finchley, London, England. ... That band only played a few gigs before it fell apart, but Michael and Ridgeley soon found success. In 1982, they landed a recording contract with Innervision records and became known as Wham!

What happened to George Michael's partner in Wham?

As Wham! whammed along, Andrew eventually conceded that George had the better songwriting, musical and vocal talent and took on a backup role in the band. Once the duo divorced, Ridgeley became the anti-George-Michael, stepping out of the spotlight, moving to Morocco, and pursuing Formula Three racing.

What happened to Wham after George Michael left?

Breakup (1986) Michael was keen to create music targeted at a more sophisticated adult market rather than the duo's primarily teenage audience, and therefore, he and Ridgeley officially announced the breakup of Wham! in the spring of 1986.

Why is Wham called Wham?

Wham! was formed in London in 1980 - and Andrew admits the name of the band was only ever supposed to be temporary. "The name came from the Wham Rap," Ridgeley said.

Who is Kathy Jeung?

Kathy Jeung, who starred as George Michael's love interest in his 1987 video for 'I Want Your Sex', dated the singer in the late '80s for three years, when George was 24-years-old.

How old was George Michael in Wham?

53 years (1963–2016) George Michael/Âge au moment du décès

Who got George Michael money?

Michael's will divided his estate between his two sisters, his father, relatives, and friends. The majority of his estate, including his two homes in London, was divided equally between his sisters Yioda and Melanie. His father, Kyriacos was left the horse racing stud farm where he's lived for many years.

Who was George Michael's partner?

Kenny Goss was Michael's partner for 13 years. Although not together at the time of the singer's death in 2016, he had always maintained that Michael had financially supported him.

How old is Andrew Ridgeley?

58 years (Janu) Andrew Ridgeley/Âge

What happened to George Michael and Kenny Goss?

The pair broke up in 2009 after 13 years together, but this was only announced by George announced on stage nearly three years later. He said: “In truth Kenny and I haven't been together for two and a half years. I love him very much. This man has brought me a lot of joy and pain.