George Michael: The unapologetic pop star

A legendary music icon who transcended pop, music industry politics and the conservative attitudes of many towards his sexuality

George Michael performing in 2006 Pic: Camera Press
George Michael photographed around the release of his first solo album Faith Pic: Getty

‘Teen-dream duo with a feel-good, pure pop sound’ is but one of many familiar descriptions of Wham! to be found in any number of pop music reference books. From the basic summary of the music to the broad but appropriate outline of the people behind the songs – not forgetting the all-important exclamation mark at the end of a word usually ...