I got a free ticket to his show a few years ago so I went, not expecting much more than a campy showbizzy Madonna type deal, and I was blown away by how good he was and how good the music & show was. Ever since I've been looking forward to seeing him again.
He's also one of the few white-male singers to have a single reach #1 on the billboard R&B chart.
He has also had some pretty successful tours: The 25 Live tour was the most commercially successful tour of 2006–2007 in Europe. The tour grossed more than $200 million, with positive reviews from music critics. The 106 tour shows were performed in 41 countries and seen by 2 million fans across the globe.[1]
In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.
He also wrote and produced much of his material.
So while some here might easily dismiss George Michael due for various nefarious reasons, it's pretty clear that he was a very talented and successful singer, songwriter and producer. He also hosted that "Sports Machine" show that was revolutionary in bringing sports highlights to American TV viewers.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: todd todd
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 06:34 pm
What did he die from?
What did he die from?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: christulsatime tulsatime
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 06:36 pm
I don't know what he died
I don't know what he died from. Always seemed to be a nice enough guy to me.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: _________ Plf9905
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 06:41 pm
RIP George -My friend used to
RIP George -My friend used to build houses w/parties! Next to his property Hughes M rip in sb co .GM.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: _________ Plf9905
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 06:57 pm
http://www.rollingstone.com
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/george-michael-dead-at-53-w457753
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: jon jonnyjonjon
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 06:58 pm
fuck 2016, and fuck all. ize
fuck 2016, and fuck all. ize iz seriussess...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: _________ Plf9905
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 06:58 pm
http://www.latimes.com/local
http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-george-michael-20161225-story.html
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: fishcane fishcane
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 07:16 pm
last christmas?
last christmas?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board Mr_timpane
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 07:36 pm
Gotta have faith.
Gotta have faith.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry heathentom
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 07:42 pm
I got a free ticket to his
I got a free ticket to his show a few years ago so I went, not expecting much more than a campy showbizzy Madonna type deal, and I was blown away by how good he was and how good the music & show was. Ever since I've been looking forward to seeing him again.
Sigh.
On it goes.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry heathentom
on Sunday, December 25, 2016 – 08:13 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QulBUdp-SAQ
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philnweird Philnweird
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 01:24 am
Saw some recent pictures of
Saw some recent pictures of him in a link to a UK newspaper. He looked like he weighed about 250. Couldn't believe it was him.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Old Fart Message Board Mr_timpane
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 04:18 am
Everybody will always talk
Everybody will always talk about how much you suck, until you die in 2016. Then you're a genius.
#Georgemicheal
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 06:42 am
So true! I had a HUGE
So true! I had a HUGE argument yesterday over the fact that Zsa Zsa Gabor, Alan Thicke and Florence Henderson are now genii. No one believed me.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Joe Deadfast
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 07:41 am
You argue over that stuff?
You argue over that stuff? Lol
RIP George Michael
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Fly Fly
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 10:16 am
Deadpool will be sad. WHAM!
Deadpool will be sad. WHAM!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Spirit zoner Rudy_McDoobie
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 10:25 am
George Michael was a Bad Ass
George Michael was a Bad Ass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXDRTHrgTXI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqZV6_pa_TE
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: charmskooldropout hounder
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 10:25 am
Too bad he died so young, but
Too bad he died so young, but the dude made some awful music. Just fucking terrible.
I mean bad, for real. Seriouslee
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lord Kalvert Lloyd_Klondike
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 11:07 am
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Briank Briank
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 11:10 am
Was it terrible music, or
Was it terrible music, or rather music that you don't like?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Spikenyc Spike S.
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 11:48 am
Another 2016 tragedy!
Another 2016 tragedy!
Was not the type of music I would go buy or go see in concert, but he was talented.
Will never forget his version of "Dont Let the Sun Go Down" with Elton at Live Aid.
I also got to work with George on a Diet Coke commercial in 1989.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1jMrJObXNA
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 12:31 pm
Some George Michael facts:
Some George Michael facts:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael
Michael sold more than 100 million records worldwide. His 1987 debut solo album, Faith, sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Michael garnered seven number one singles in the UK and eight number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, including "Careless Whisper" and "Freedom! '90". He ranks among the best-selling British acts of all time, with Billboard magazine ranking him the 40th-most successful artist to ever live.
He's also one of the few white-male singers to have a single reach #1 on the billboard R&B chart.
He has also had some pretty successful tours: The 25 Live tour was the most commercially successful tour of 2006–2007 in Europe. The tour grossed more than $200 million, with positive reviews from music critics. The 106 tour shows were performed in 41 countries and seen by 2 million fans across the globe.[1]
In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.
He also wrote and produced much of his material.
So while some here might easily dismiss George Michael due for various nefarious reasons, it's pretty clear that he was a very talented and successful singer, songwriter and producer. He also hosted that "Sports Machine" show that was revolutionary in bringing sports highlights to American TV viewers.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D. Portland_ken
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 12:50 pm
The music of George Michael
The music of George Michael was featured heavily in the recent Key and Peele movie Keanu. I had forgotten how many hits the guy had.
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on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 01:39 pm
George Michael singing with
George Michael singing with Queen at the Freddy Mercury tribute concert at Wembley Stadium:
https://youtu.be/yPJiuqp1LS4
Brian May from Queen said he heard Freddy in George Michael's voice.
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on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 02:17 pm
"Dont Let the Sun Go Down"
"Dont Let the Sun Go Down"
with Elton Live Aid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljyt9_TFZd4
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 02:42 pm
This might be a good time for
This might be a good time for Madonna to get a check-up
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz Zang
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 08:26 pm
the facts that really matter
the facts that really matter about George:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/people-are-sharing-stories-about-how-...
Dude was a rockstar beyond the stage.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Bucky Badger On Wisconsin
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 09:25 pm
are you saying the facts i
are you saying the facts i listed don't matter? your facts are better? and those aren't even facts it's a link
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Monday, December 26, 2016 – 11:05 pm
Was it terrible music, or
Was it terrible music, or rather music that you don't like?<<
After having the radio on most of the day, I gotta go with "both".
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Keithk1 Keithk1
on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 – 09:04 am
Saw that he'd put on some
Saw that he'd put on some weight. Was wondering if he went the Persian and chilli dog route. Guess he did.
http://pagesix.com/2016/12/27/george-michael-quietly-battled-heroin-addi...