George Michael

George Michael (1963–2016) was an English singer, songwriter and producer who first became known through Wham!, his partnership with Andrew Ridgeley. His solo debut Faith (1987) included the title track, Father Figure and One More Try, combining pop, rock and soul.

Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 followed in 1990, with Praying for Time and Freedom! ’90. Older (1996) drew further on soul and jazz through songs including Jesus to a Child and Fastlove. His later records included Songs from the Last Century and Patience, and he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.