'Wham! was formed in London in 1979 by childhood friends Andrew Ridgley and George Michael. Andrew played guitar, but for all intents and purposes this was George Michael’s show. As singer, composer and face of the group, he became one of the biggest stars of the 80s with his revivalist soul meets unabashed pop compositions. '
from review of Make it Big
The duo received world-wide success throughout their brief reign in 1984-1986, before being disbanded (some say prematurely; others say the split couldn't have happened soon enough) by Micha ...read more
'Wham! was formed in London in 1979 by childhood friends Andrew Ridgley and George Michael. Andrew played guitar, but for all intents and purposes this was George Michael’s show. As singer, composer and face of the group, he became one of the biggest stars of the 80s with his revivalist soul meets unabashed pop compositions. '
from review of Make it Big
The duo received world-wide success throughout their brief reign in 1984-1986, before being disbanded (some say prematurely; others say the split couldn't have happened soon enough) by Michael in order for his solo dreams to be realised. Though they had a short existence and are often the butt of pop-culture jokes, their infectious bubblegum pop music provides for nostalgic good times and an accurate snapshot of 80s British pop music. « hide
