George Michael

George Michael is this week's Featured Artist on Philly's B101.1!

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The English singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist was originally part of the musical duo Wham! but had later embarked on a solo career. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time.

English pop star and one half of the duo 'Wham', George Michael, arriving at Heathrow Airport.
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English pop star and one half of the duo 'Wham', George Michael, arriving at Heathrow Airport.

British singer-songwriters George Michael (1963 - 2016) and Andrew Ridgeley of pop duo Wham!, UK, 8th November 1983.
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British singer-songwriters George Michael (1963 - 2016) and Andrew Ridgeley of pop duo Wham!, UK, 8th November 1983.

British singer songwriter George Michael, lead singer of the pop group Wham!, with the group's guitarist Andrew Ridgeley at the film premiere of the hit 'Dune'.
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British singer songwriter George Michael, lead singer of the pop group Wham!, with the group's guitarist Andrew Ridgeley at the film premiere of the hit 'Dune'.

Singer George Michael arrives at the Hyatt Hotel for the "George Michael: A Different Story" Press Conference during the 55th annual Berlinale International Film Festival on February 16, 2005 in Berlin, Germany.
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Singer George Michael arrives at the Hyatt Hotel for the "George Michael: A Different Story" Press Conference during the 55th annual Berlinale International Film Festival on February 16, 2005 in Berlin, Germany.

Singer George Michael performs on stage at "Live 8 London" in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY.
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Singer George Michael performs on stage at "Live 8 London" in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY.

Singer George Michael performs on stage in concert on the first night of his "George Michael Live" Australian tour at Burswood Dome on February 20, 2010 in Perth, Australia.
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Singer George Michael performs on stage in concert on the first night of his "George Michael Live" Australian tour at Burswood Dome on February 20, 2010 in Perth, Australia.

George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
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George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

Singer George Michael performs on stage at "Live 8 London" in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY.
Photo credit MJ Kim/Getty Images

Singer George Michael performs on stage at "Live 8 London" in Hyde Park on July 2, 2005 in London, England. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY.

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