No. 129 in the Index · Music
George Michael
English singer (1963–2016).
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George Michael was an English singer. Born on 25 June 1963 in East Finchley, Michael died on 25 December 2016 in Goring-on-Thames at the age of 53.
Notable works include Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Faith and Careless Whisper. Michael studied at Bushey Meads School and Kingsbury High School. Honours include BRIT Awards, BRIT Awards and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song, among 10 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 105 languages, George Michael is No. 129 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 June 1963, East Finchley
- Died
- 25 December 2016, Goring-on-Thames (aged 53)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Bushey Meads School, Kingsbury High School
- Plays
- Voice
- Genres
- Pop music, dance music, soul
- Labels
- Epic Records, Virgin Records
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 105
Did you know
53
Lived to 53.
25 Jun
Shares a birthday with George Orwell and Antoni Gaudí.
2
Two people in the Index born in East Finchley, with Ronald Fisher.
105
Has a Wikipedia article in 105 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
George Michael
- FatherKyriacos Panayiotou
- MotherLezli Angold Panayiotou
- SiblingMelanie Panayiotou
- SiblingYioda Panayiotou
Honours and works
Awards
- BRIT Awards1985
- BRIT Awards1988
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song1988
- Grammy Awards1988
- American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album1989
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist1989
- Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist1989
- BRIT Awards1991
- BRIT Awards1997
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame2023
Notable works
- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
- Faith
- Careless Whisper
- Last Christmas
- I Want Your Sex
- Father Figure
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