2016 continues as it started. Whatever you think of him the guy could sing a bit. 50 something. No age.
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2016 continues as it started. Whatever you think of him the guy could sing a bit. 50 something. No age.
Great cover of the Stevie Wonder song from Listen without prejudice. Probably Michaels best album
http://youtu.be/-AlPZ4_LsSs
RIP to him. Great voice, had a bunch of hits solo and with Wham! Some of my guilty pleasures for sure.
He's gone to that big public restroom in the sky! ;D
Actually me and missus were talking about him just last night.
"Last Christmas" is one of my favourite Christmas songs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI
What kind of year has 2016 been? RIP George Michael.
Ha, I don't know why bu his death is kinda funny.
I've had an awful lot to drink but it is kind of amusing...I'm gunna throw a LOL in there
Merry Xmas
P.s
Here is the obligatory rip
I've has far too much todrink , if o was an ogre dressed in black with a little tiny hat then I epilf dancestors with dragons and go raping,
What a song , good night all
Rip
Did they take him away in a Whambulance?
I thought all this celebrity death shit was over for 2016 then WHAM...!!
Two in Two days keeping the Status Quo alive
It's the repercussions of Freddie Mercurys infected Dick that's doing the damage... Bowie, George Michael both had a bit of Freddie
Elton John must be SHITTING himself ;)
If your gonna allow someone like Mercury to "Drop Anchor in Poo Bay" your playing with fire ;D
Singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53.
The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, "passed away peacefully" on Christmas Day in Goring, Oxfordshire, his publicist said.
His manager, Michael Lippman, said he had died of heart failure.
Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said he was "heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend".
Writing on Twitter and referring to Michael by his family nickname of "Yog", he added: "Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx"
On Instagram, Sir Elton John posted a photograph of himself with Michael, writing: "I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans."
Michael's family announced news of his death in a statement issued through the singer's publicist.
"It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period," it said.
"The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage."
South Central Ambulance Service were called to Michael's property at 13:42 GMT. Thames Valley Police also attended and Michael was confirmed dead at the scene.
They added: "At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. A post-mortem will be undertaken in due course. "
A small heart wreath and a rose are among the tributes left outside the front door of Michael's home, a detached property by the River Thames.
Court battle
Michael, who was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in north London, sold more than 100 million albums throughout a career spanning almost four decades.
He first found fame with schoolfriend Ridgeley in duo Wham! - reaching number one in the UK singles charts on four occasions. One of the band's most enduring songs Last Christmas, is currently number 16 in the UK singles chart.
The song was originally released in 1984 and is the biggest selling single not to reach number one.
It was kept off the chart's top spot by Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas, which actually featured Michael.
Solo albums followed, including the multi-million selling Faith in 1987.
The follow-up Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 outsold Faith in the UK but led to Michael losing a court case with record label Sony over his frustration at how the album has been marketed.
His talents as a singer, songwriter and music producer made George Michael one of the world's biggest-selling artists.
Blessed with good looks and a fine singing voice, his stage presence made him a favourite on the live concert circuit as he matured from teen idol to long term stardom.
But there were times when his battle with drugs and encounters with the police made lurid headlines that threatened to eclipse his musical talents.
George Michael: Pop superstar dies at 53 - BBC News
Shocked.
I hated his wham songs because they were for the girls but really liked them and they were really adult songs about sex.
His faith album is brilliant.
I am devastated. He helped homeless by doing interviews for big issue. the man was generous and a bit of a drug user falling out of the car evry once in a while.
George should have taken over Freddie as the queen lead.
Seeing as this is a boxing forum, I just can't resist ............
I bet George has been bashed around the ring a few times too.
Too soon X. I am hurt. :eek:
Unfortunately, over here in America we know him as the "Wake Me Up Before you Go Go" and public bathroom man-whore guy. But it's nice to know he was held in higher regard in his home land!
Not my cup of tea pretty boy kind of music, remember in the 80s the girls loved him.
One more bites the dust bad week you could say.
Seems like 2016 is closing out with a Wham.
R.I.P. George Michael.
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My suspicions are correct
I did not realise he was gay until the toliet incident with the policeman.
Then I went through all his lyrics and it had a different meaning.
Still great songs and anyone that made fun of him on his last Christmas needs shooting.
So what if he was gay. The toilet thing was downright odd and it's a shame he didn't seem to like himself very much, but he had a lot of money and helped some people. An interesting character.
Saw some footage of Michael with Morrissey from 1984. Two men in the closet, but it's George Michael with the fake tan and skimpy clothes. He seemed just as articulate as Morrissey and said he really enjoyed Joy Division's Closer album. I was pretty impressed. Both pretty gay but Michael was more stereotypically gay.
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Originally Posted by beanz
A white man George Micheal (IMO) died of Aids
They're always hush-hush when white people get aids or HIV
A 53 year man dying of natural causes ? It's possible. But everyone knows George Micheal has been up to freaky shit for years.
Black people get AIDS or HIV......EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT IT
"Magic Johnson has HIV" "Magic has HIV !!" The white media and white people makes sure the whole world knows this.
Charlie Sheen has HIV. But it's no coincedence that the white media is very low key about it.
And you know what ? I ain't mad at them. That's just white people staying on code.
what about Eazy-E? that was pretty hush hush wasn't it, or does that not count?Quote:
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Doesn't Aids cause excessive weight loss in most people? if you have seen the last taken photo's of old Georgie he was anything but slim.
They say he had problems with drugs, they say he dies of heart failure, that seems pretty feasible to me.
sorry soldier boy but I can't agree with you on this one, plus the media went apeshit about Charley Sheen having HIV, that was massive news for weeks.
Any way in what way have you dedicated your life to fighting white supremacy? you never did answer my question
Just some thoughts on your otherwise brilliant post.Quote:
Originally Posted by denilson200
Didn't AIDS come from Africa or was AIDS white supremacy fault as well. Good to see u @denilson200
All the radio stations are playing his songs. Fantastic tribute to the artist who sang, wrote and produced his music.
The European, especially the British, boy bands were huge hits here in the Philippines during the 80's so lots of folks here my age 40-60's are saddened by his demise. His Careless Whisper is a great classic here and you can still hear it on the local radio once in awhile.
There are loads of good songs he wrote and now the stations are playing them. :(
'Last Christmas' has become a classic Christmas song here, the MTV version really appeals to us tropicals...Quote:
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Has Micheal Stipe got AIDS? I didn't know that.
Not that I am aware of, neither did George.Quote:
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Anyway, Carrie Fisher bumps into George Micheal in the afterlife, as they are queuing for their pool towels.
"I didn't know you were up here' she says to him, "I'm a huge fan. I've got every single one of your albums except the first one"
He replies "I find your lack of Faith disturbing"
badum-Tish :fighting0040mf3:
Is there any subject you would not make a joke about? Show some common decency and respect to the great man.
On a serious note..... something VERY fishy surrounding George Michaels death, why has his boyfriend changed his story from firstly saying he was nowhere near him or his house the night before he died to now saying he "Slept in the car in his Garage overnight" ?
Loads of stories saying the police are literally interrogating him about this.
And then the recent twitter statuses which he claims were not posted by him and that his twitter account was hacked..?
Seems very dodgy to me ;)
https://nz.lifestyle.yahoo.com/enter...hoo7-be/#page1
Police investigating the unexplained death of late singer George Michael wish to speak to a number of "mystery visitors" seen visiting the star during his final few days.
The Careless Whisper hitmaker died of suspected heart failure on Christmas Day, but a post-mortem was inconclusive.
The 53-year-old was allegedly found motionless in bed by boyfriend Fadi Fawaz, who has twice been questioned by police.
The celebrity hairdresser claims he fell asleep in his car on Christmas Eve and so cannot explain what happened to Michael.
Fawaz shut down his Twitter account after tweets, which he claimed were sent by hackers using his name, suggested Michael had committed suicide.
Now police are looking to speak to a number of visitors seen entering the former Wham! star's home in Oxfordshire, as they try piece together an accurate picture of his final few days.
According to Mirror Online, the individuals could hold vital information about the pop icon's cause of death.
A "source close to" the investigation told the Mirror, "There are still vehicles that were near the property which the police are trying to trace the owners of. The police will take as long as they need to. The aim for them is to get an accurate picture as possible of George's final days."
Rumours of heroin addiction and substance abuse swirled in the days following Michael's death, but have since been strongly denied by his family and Fawaz.
However, the prolonged investigation into his death is causing understandable distress to relatives, who are now "fearing the worst".
"I'm worried that because everything is *taking so long that it's going to be bad news," a family member told The Mirror.
"We just want to know what *happened. Why was he on his own? Why did his *boyfriend sleep in his car when George has a big house? It's all very strange.
"We're being kept in the dark. We're still *waiting to hear about the *funeral. We just want *answers and to lay him to rest."
Police hunt for 'mystery visitors' as George Michael's family 'fear the worst'
Just looks dodgier and dodgier by the day all this :confused:
I know, and I just bought a big issue magazine from a homeless man and want a refund. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
There us stingy.....And then there is MasterQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterI know, and I just bought a big issue magazine from a homeless man and want a refund. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanzThere us stingy.....And then there is MasterQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterI know, and I just bought a big issue magazine from a homeless man and want a refund. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
;D
If there's one thing tighter than George Micheal's bum hole it's @Master
The mystery surrounding George Michael's death draws as a coroner waits for the important results from toxicology tests.
Waiting for the results means that the inquest into the star's death - as well as his funeral - has been delayed, it was announced today.
Hundreds of floral tributes and trinkets that were left outside his countryside mansion have been lovingly moved to a grassy verge with a sign posted on the front door requesting that gifts were not blocking the entrance.
Senior coroner for Oxfordshire, Darren Salter, has yet to open an inquest into the pop star's death on Christmas Day and Thames Valley Police have said they were still awaiting the results of toxicology tests on his body organs to ascertain if drug ingestion had played a factor in the singer's death.
Speculation has mounted that the 53-year-old, who was known to have used crack cocaine and heroin in the past, may have turned to narcotics in his final days.
Police said the death was still being treated as "non-suspicious" although interviews have been carried out in the weeks since, with claims circulating that Australian boyfriend Fadi Fawaz had been spoken to twice, after a series of contradictory accounts were posted on his Twitter account.
A funeral cannot take place until George's body has been released by the coroner, following the opening of the inquest and it was not yet known whether it would take place at the quaint parish church beside his riverside house in Goring-on-Thames, Oxon, or in London, where he also had a home in Highgate.
Today tourists and fans continued to snap selfies outside their idol's home, and a wall beside the house was lined with scented candles and tributes.
Fading bouquets that lined the grassy verge beside his house were moved from where they had blocked the entrance in the initial days after the death.
Metallic balloons and laminated messages and photos from around the world were still accumulating as devotees paid tribute to the Greek singer, who rose to fame with Wham! before launching a solo career.
George Michael's inquest AND funeral delayed as coroner waits for toxicology results
This is a beautiful tribute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-AvcqwPwfQ