Wham!
Real Name: George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley
Date of Birth / Formation: 1981
Age / Status: Active 1981ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ1986
Wham! were an English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. They became one of the most successful pop acts of the 1980s, selling more than 30 million certified records worldwide. Known for their infectious energy and catchy melodies, Wham! captured the spirit of the era with hits like 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' and the holiday classic 'Last Christmas'. Their 1985 tour of China was a landmark event, being the first by a major Western pop group. Although they disbanded in 1986, their music continues to be celebrated as a defining sound of the decade.