Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe late George Michael was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2023 at a recent ceremony in Cleveland. To celebrate the occasion Miguel performed “Careless Whisper” with E Street Band member Jake Clemons on saxophone, Adam Levine performed “Faith,” while Carrie Underwood closed out the segment … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe UK at the beginning of the 1980s was a highly-charged environment. Thatcher’s brutal economic policies, high youth unemployment, the urban riots of the summer of 1981, and very politicized new wave and Two-Tone music scenes fuelled a tense atmosphere. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were best friends, having met at school in 1975 … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOMG it is 40 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgely formed WHAM and burst onto the music scene. They had a whole stream of number-one hits such as ‘Club Tropicana’ and ‘Freedom’, and very quickly became one of the UK’s best-loved pop acts. To celebrate this musical milestone they are releasing WHAM! The Singles: … Continue reading
