When was George Michael born and where was he from?
George Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on the 25th of June 1963, in East Finchley, Middlesex. He grew up primarily in Kingsbury, London, and later in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
Questions about George Michael
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How many records did George Michael sell worldwide?
At the time of his death, George Michael was estimated to have sold between 100 million and 125 million records worldwide. His debut solo album Faith sold more than 25 million copies on its own.
What Grammy Awards did George Michael win?
George Michael won two Grammy Awards. He won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1988 for his duet with Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)". Faith won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 31st Grammy Awards on the 22nd of February 1989.
When did George Michael come out as gay?
George Michael's homosexuality became publicly known following his arrest in Beverly Hills on the 7th of April 1998. He formally came out as gay later that year, telling the television programme Parkinson that he became confident of his sexuality when he fell in love with a man.
How did George Michael die?
George Michael died in the early hours of Christmas Day, the 25th of December 2016, at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. He was 53 years old. A senior coroner attributed his death to natural causes: dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver disease.
When was George Michael inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
George Michael was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2023, as part of the 2023 class. His Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley served as his induction presenter.