George Micheal has died

[Beanz]

2016 continues as it started. Whatever you think of him the guy could sing a bit. 50 something. No age.

[Beanz]

Great cover of the Stevie Wonder song from Listen without prejudice. Probably Michaels best album

http://youtu.be/-AlPZ4_LsSs

[vidgil]

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!

[vidgil]

Actually me and missus were talking about him just last night.

"Last Christmas" is one of my favourite Christmas songs!

[Gandalf]

What kind of year has 2016 been? RIP George Michael.

[Batman]

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

[Batman]

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

[smashup]

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

[smashup]

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

[Master]

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

[Master]

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.

[X]

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.

[Master]

Too soon X. I am hurt.

[vidgil]

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!

[Dia bando]

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.