“Take Me Dancing Tonight”

By Denise Jimenez

Monday, December 26, 2016

George Michele  “Faith” June 25^th 1963 – December 25^th 2016

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, or most famously known as ‘George Michele’ passed away Christmas Morning in his sleep at the age of 53.  Born June 25^th, 1963 in East Finchley, London, England, George Michele’s fame began to flourish as a member of Wham!. Their famous hit “Wake me Up Before You GO-GO” is part of 80’s history, as a classic with its fresh “post-disco dance pop” sound.

As a Solo Artist, George Michael continued to grace the world with his iconic vocalist style, as his first ever solo Album “Faith” released in late October 1987 sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

            While George Michele had a clear passion for music, he truly cared for sick children in need. In 2003 he paired up with other celebrities to raise 20 million dollars for terminally ill children with the help of the Rainbow Trust Charity.

            George Michele surely did not leave this world without leaving behind a beautiful legacy, with numerous awards won including two Grammies from eight nominations, and millions donated to various charities throughout his career. He will forever be a part of music history.