George Michael: The biography

by Rob Jovanovic

Overview

George Michael is an enigma. While he is one of the most open and vocal pop superstars on the planet, he also fiercely protective of his privacy. From the formation of Wham! In 1981 he immediately found fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams. His music formed the soundtrack to the 1980s and he achieved all of this despite growing up in a dysfunctional family where his father openly proclaimed that George had no talent.

Wham! split in 1986 but Michael went on to greater things as a solo artist. Along the way he has been embroiled in several controversies, but in refreshing contrast to other superstars, he has been happy to address his issues head-on in the media. Rob Jovanovic's biography tackles all the issues that formed George Michael and his place as a cultural icon. It also, for the first time, analyses Michael's musical output and groundbreaking videos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780349411248
Publisher:	Little, Brown
Publication date:	12/03/2015
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	273,377
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jovanovic has written about music for numerous magazines, including Mojo, Q, Level, Record Collector and Uncut, and many other publications such as The Guinness Rockopedia and The Rare Record Price Guide. He is a full-time writer and is based in Nottingham. Visit his website at www.jovanovic.co.uk.
Rob Jovanovic has written about music for numerous magazines, including Mojo, Q, Level, Record Collector and Uncut, and many other publications such as The Guinness Rockopedia and The Rare Record Price Guide. He is a full-time writer and is based in Nottingham.

Table of Contents

Prologue Final 1

Part 1 1963-1986 11

1 Immigrant, 1963-1975 12

2 Ambition, 1975-1981 26

3 Fantastic, 1982-1983 41

4 Big, 1984-1985 64

5 Freedom, 1985-1986 79

Part 2 1986-2007 95

6 Tour, 1986-1989 96

7 Withdrawal, 1990-1994 118

8 Grief, 1994-1997 143

9 Phoenix, 1998-2002 157

10 Survivor, 2003-2007 173

Part 3 2007-Present 193

11 Return, 2007-2008 194

12 Incarceration, 2009-2011 202

13 Alive, 2011-2013 212

14 Redemption, 2014-2015 218

15 Memorial, 2003-2017 224

Epilogue, Tributes 230

Bibliography 232

Chart Positions 235

Discography 237

Videography 254

Collaborations 257

Thanks And Acknowledgements 261

Picture Credits 262

Index 263

Editorial Reviews

Michael's journey is mapped out respectfully by a writer with a clear appreciation of his subject's worth.—RECORD COLLECTOR

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