George Michael was in the eighties a world star as half of the duo Wham !, Dance Pop generated before starting a solo career after three hit albums. Michael was even more successful on his own, by dusting off old dance styles (soul, disco, etc.) and even in letting with social criticism (Listen Without Prejudice, 1990). After the death of Freddy Mercury Michael performed at a very busy tribute
… concert with Queen, he Freddies role took over. Despite controversies in the tabloid press about his sexuality and drug use and escalating conflict with his record, George Michael was successful as a solo artist into the twenty-first century. In June 2007 Michael was the first artist kept a concert at the new Wembley Stadium in London, three decades after Wham! his last show played on the same spot. End of 2016 the singer died unexpectedly in his sleep.more
