George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English singer-songwriter and record producer who first rose to fame as one half of the pop duo Wham! before building one of the most successful solo careers in pop history. His debut solo album Faith (1987) won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide; across his career he accumulated 13 UK number-one singles and 10 US Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
'Careless Whisper' crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify, joining the platform's Billions Club.
The Royal Mint unveiled a collectable coin featuring Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses.
George Michael was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the ceremony in New York; former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley led the tribute.
George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music released the 'Careless Whisper EP' to mark the song's 40th anniversary.
'Careless Whisper' was voted the UK's favourite song for the eighth consecutive year in Smooth Radio's All Time Top 500.
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A candlelit concert celebrating the music of George Michael and Sting on the 28th floor of Sky Hall, with stunning views across Warsaw.
A tribute concert celebrating the music and legacy of George Michael. Performed at Hansa-Theater Hörde.