George Michael was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in London in 1963 and rose to fame as a member of the pop duo Wham!, alongside his school friend Andrew Ridgeley. Michael began his solo career in the 1980s and released several successful albums, including “Faith” (1987) and “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1” (1990). He was known for his soulful voice and his ability to blend elements of pop, dance, and R&B in his music. Michael sold more than 100 million records worldwide and won several awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards and two Grammy Awards. He died in 2016.