Andrew Ridgeley
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Andrew Ridgeley was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as one half of the pop duo Wham!, alongside George Michael. Formed in 1981, Wham! became one of the most successful British pop bands of the 1980s, achieving seven top 10 hits in the United States. The duo was notable for being the first Western pop band to tour China. After Wham! disbanded in 1986, George Michael embarked on a highly successful solo career, while Ridgeley also released solo material. Ridgeley later penned a memoir about his time in Wham! and his friendship with Michael.12
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George MichaelEarly life…close friends with a classmate, Andrew Ridgeley, who shared his love of music. Within a few years, they formed a ska band with other friends called the Executive, but it was short-lived. It was then that Giorgios Panayiotou changed his name to George Michael.
Read More…close friends with a classmate, Andrew Ridgeley, who shared his love of music. Within a few years, they formed a ska band with other friends called the Executive, but it was short-lived. It was then that Giorgios Panayiotou changed his name to George Michael.
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Wham!…of two former school chums, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael. The duo called itself Wham! and became one of the biggest Britpop bands of the decade, racking up seven top 10 hits in the United States. By the time the group disbanded in 1986, Wham! had made history as the…
Read More…of two former school chums, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael. The duo called itself Wham! and became one of the biggest Britpop bands of the decade, racking up seven top 10 hits in the United States. By the time the group disbanded in 1986, Wham! had made history as the…
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