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George Michael: A Life

Name: George Michael: A Life
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Book Synopsis: In George Michael: A Life, “Gavin’s engrossing biography of the singer takes the measure of a gifted, tragic, and infuriating man” (New York Times Book Review). George Michael was an extravagantly gifted, openhearted soul singer whose work was both pained and smolderingly erotic. He was a songwriter of true craft and substance, and his music swept the world, starting in the mid-1980s. His fabricated image—that of a hypermacho sex god—loomed large in the pop culture of his day. It also hid—for a time—the secret he fought against revealing: Michael was gay. Soon his obsession with fame would start to backfire. As one of the industry’s most privileged yet tortured men began to self-destruct, the press showed little sympathy. George Michael: A Life explores the compelling story of a superstar whose struggles, as well as his songs, continue to touch fans all over the world. Acclaimed music biographer James Gavin traces Michael’s metamorphosis from the shy and awkward Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou into the swaggering, dominant half of the leading British pop duo of the 1980s, Wham!; he then details Michael’s sensational solo career and its subsequent unraveling. With deep analysis of the creative process behind Michael’s albums, tours, and music videos, as well as interviews with hundreds of his friends and colleagues, George Michael: A Life is a probing, definitive portrait of a pop legend.

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Discover the captivating story of George Michael: A Life, the sensational biography that unveils the hidden truths behind one of the most iconic musicians in history. Delve into the intimate details of his life and explore the makings of a true legend. This meticulously crafted biography, written by acclaimed music biographer James Gavin, takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of George Michael's remarkable career.

Uncover the enigmatic world of the extravagantly gifted soul singer who mesmerized audiences with his pained and smolderingly erotic music. George Michael was a master songwriter, leaving his mark in the annals of music history. From the heart-wrenching ballads to the infectious pop anthems, his music swept the world, touching the lives of millions.

But behind the fame and fortune, George Michael battled with his own personal demons. As the treacherous path of stardom took its toll, the press turned a blind eye to his struggles. Now, in George Michael: A Life, you have the chance to explore the untold stories and gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the music.

With unparalleled access to interviews from friends and colleagues, this definitive biography offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process that shaped Michael's albums, tours, and music videos. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of the man who transformed from the shy Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou to the dominant force of the British pop scene.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this captivating biography that uncovers George Michael's life journey and leaves you with a newfound appreciation for his contributions to the world of music. Order your copy of George Michael: A Life today and immerse yourself in the remarkable legacy of a true pop legend.

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