George Michael Born: Pop Superstar and Reluctant Icon
George Michael sold over 120 million records worldwide, first as half of Wham! and then as a solo artist whose Faith album proved a pop star could deliver sophisticated songwriting alongside massive commercial appeal. His public battle with Sony over artistic control in the 1990s and his openness about his sexuality after a 1998 arrest made him a reluctant but influential advocate for artists' rights and LGBTQ+ visibility.
June 25, 1963
63 years ago
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