Meggin pengal biography of george michael
Remembering George Michael's Radical Impact On Pop Music
George Michael: Master craftsman of pop!
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