George Michael: A Life

George Michael was a gifted soul singer whose music was both pained and erotic. He was a songwriter of true craft and substance, but his fabricated image of a hypermacho sex god hid his secret: he was gay. His obsession with fame began to backfire, and the press showed little sympathy. George Michael: A Life explores his metamorphosis from Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou into the swaggering, dominant half of Wham! and his sensational solo career. It is a probing, definitive portrait of a pop legend.

Format: Hardback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Abrams

George Michael was a singer with a big heart and a burning passion for his music, which was both sensual and emotional. He was a songwriter of real talent and depth, and his music reached people all over the world in the middle of the 1980s. He had a made-up image of a macho sex god, but in reality, he was gay.

His desire for fame would soon turn against him, and he would start to self-destruct. The press showed little sympathy for him as he struggled, and his life became a public spectacle.

George Michael: A Life is a fascinating look at the life of a superstar who touched fans all over the world with his music and his struggles. Acclaimed music biographer James Gavin takes us on a journey from Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, the shy and awkward young man who became George Michael, to the dominant half of the iconic British pop duo Wham!. He then details Michaels sensational solo career and its tragic unraveling.

The book provides deep analysis of Michaels creative process, from his albums and tours to his music videos. It includes interviews with hundreds of his friends and colleagues, giving us a glimpse into the man behind the music.

George Michael: A Life is a probing, definitive portrait of a pop legend who left a lasting impact on the music industry and the world. His music continues to inspire and touch people, and his story is a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and the human spirit.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 236 x 162 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419747946