Wham! George Michael and Me

"These memoirs are dedicated to the memory of my dearest friend, with whom I fulfilled my cherished dream. He was the only one with whom I wanted to embark on this journey." A few years after the untimely passing of George Michael, his close friend Andrew Ridgeley decided to write memoirs about the creation of one of the world's most successful duos — Wham! Their success gave rise to a trend of romantic boy bands in pop music for many years to come. Andrew Ridgeley recalls the entire history of their friendship and collaborative creativity with George Michael: from recording the first demos in the parents' living room to the dizzying performance on Top of the Pops, from their first meeting in school to the final concert at Wembley. Both were sons of immigrant fathers, both adored music, and dreamed of dedicating themselves solely to it. This passion elevated them to the top and gifted us hits like Last Christmas, Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Everything She Wants, and others. Although the history of the duo was short-lived, Wham! managed to conquer not only Europe and the USA but also Asia, selling over 30 million copies of their records and repeatedly topping global charts. This is a success story based on talent, dedication to a beloved cause, and a strong friendship capable of overcoming all adversities. The publication is illustrated with archival photographs provided by Andrew Ridgeley.