This beloved song was named the greatest of 1988.

George Michael has cemented his status as the UK’s most beloved music artist, with his iconic track "Careless Whisper" topping Smooth Radio’s annual poll for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year.

Four of George Michael's albums return to the charts in the musician's home country of the U.K., as interest in his work—and Wham's—surges. English singer and songwriter George Michael performing on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. George Michael reaches a milestone in the U.K. as his compilation ...

The late singer triumphed on the Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500 list with 20 entries, including six songs with Wham!.

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When David Austin was six and his best friend George Michael was 5, they recorded their first songs on a Revox reel-to-reel tape recorder. Austin’s mother, who was best friends with George’s mom, ...

David Austin was with George Michael since the start of his musical journey. Their mothers were best friends and the two would often record themselves covering some of their radio favorites like Elton ...

Michael was just 24 when he hit the road for his hit album 'Faith' Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2019, and her work has ...