Mrs gruwell biography of george michael
The extraordinary memoir of the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Freedom Writers Diary, who's been hailed as “a true inspiration” (Hilary Swank).
Brutalized by the press and paparazzi, George Michael engaged in reckless behavior including bathroom rest stop encounters with men and a....
George Michael
| Singer Date of Birth: 25.06.1963 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life
- Early Musical Interests
- Formation of Wham!
- Success with Wham!
- Solo Career
- Later Years and Legacy
Early Life
George Michael, whose real name was Georgios (Yorgis) Kyriakos Panayiotou, was born on June 25, 1963, in London.
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.
Early Musical Interests
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.
Formation of Wham!
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 o