Abhas joshi biography of george michael

He was the youngest child in a large family, with his father Jack Panos, a Cypriot restaurateur, and his mother Leslie Angold, an English dancer. From a young age, George, or "Yog" as he was called in his family, had weak eyesight and a very shy personality. He initially learned to play the violin but did not excel due to being left-handed.

He later developed a passion for music, particularly influenced by the band Queen and Elton John. A pivotal moment in George's character and future biography was his family's move and his enrollment in Bushy Meads School. He became classmates with Andrew Ridgeley, the son of an Egyptian immigrant who shared his love for music. George changed his appearance, became more athletic, and together with Andrew, they started giving impromptu street performances and playing in the subway.

In , Ridgeley formed the band "Executive," which included George, performing under the name "Michael Jones," along with Andrew's brother and two other classmates. The band did not last long, and in , George and Andrew announced the formation of the duo "Wham! Ridgeley, responsible for the group's image, created the persona of wealthy heartthrobs enjoying life.

The duo's subsequent songs, such as "Club Tropicana" and "Enjoy What You Do," became hits, and their debut album, "Fantastic," topped the charts. In , Wham!

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The following year, his first solo album, "Faith," sold 25 million copies and produced five chart-topping hits. However, the single "I Want Your Sex" faced controversy and was removed from rotation due to its explicit title. Despite some setbacks, George's world tour was a triumph. His next album, "Listen Without Prejudice" , received a lukewarm response, leading to a legal battle between George and Sony.