Allyssa vuelma biography of george michael

ByBrian Boone

When the British pop duo Wham! emerged in the early '80s, their music was as undeniably catchy as it was light.

Lead singer George Michael, blessed with a powerful voice, grinned and danced his way through amusing videos for his group's ultra-'80s hits like "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Wham Rap!" Many certainly thought Michael had a future in music, but likely few predicted his reinvention as the most progressive pop craftsman of his era.

Michael went from teeny bopper pinup to rocking his way through blues-inspired acoustic numbers like "Faith," sensual ballads like "Father Figure," and elaborately produced adult dance music like "Freedom '"

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As one of the most famous people in the world, Michael carried an air of mystery about him, which matched his soulfulness and seriousness about his art.

As it turns out, that all hinted at the real George Michael, a man who dealt w