History of George Michael in Timeline
George Michael was a highly influential English singer-songwriter and record producer, achieving global recognition as a pop culture icon. His impact stemmed from his creative abilities in songwriting, distinctive vocal style, and innovative visual presentations. He is remembered for his significant contributions to the music industry and enduring influence on popular culture.
1937: Birth of Lesley Angold (Harrison)
In 1937, Lesley Angold Harrison, who would later become George Michael's mother, was born. She later married Kyriacos Panayiotou.
1958: Birth of Yioda
In 1958, Yioda, one of George Michael's sisters, was born.
1960: Birth of Melanie
In 1960, Melanie, George Michael's other sister, was born.
June 1963: George Michael's Birth
In June 1963, George Michael, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, was born in East Finchley.
1972: "You and I" Original Release
In 1972, Stevie Wonder originally released the song "You and I," which George Michael later covered in 2011.
1974: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" Release
In 1974, Elton John originally released the song "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," which George Michael later covered and performed with John.
1981: Formation of Wham!
In 1981, George Michael formed the pop duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley, marking a significant step in his music career.
1983: Release of Fantastic
In 1983, Wham!'s first album, Fantastic, reached No. 1 in the UK, launching the band into widespread recognition.
September 1984: Wham! Benefit Concert for Striking UK Miners
In September 1984, Wham! performed at a benefit concert at London's Royal Festival Hall for the striking UK miners.
November 1984: Joined Band Aid for Famine Relief
In November 1984, George Michael joined other British and Irish pop stars to form Band Aid, singing on "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for famine relief in Ethiopia.
December 1984: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Number One Hit
In December 1984, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" became the UK Christmas number one, holding Michael's song, "Last Christmas" by Wham!, at No. 2.
December 1984: Release of "Last Christmas"
In December 1984, Wham! released the single "Last Christmas", which became a holiday classic.
1984: British Radio Recognition
During the period 1984–2004, George Michael was recognized as the most played artist on British radio by The Radio Academy.
1984: Careless Whisper Success
In 1984, "Careless Whisper" was released, though it was included in the Wham! album Make It Big.
1984: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
In 1984, George Michael participated in Band Aid's UK number-one single "Do They Know It's Christmas?", contributing to a major charity effort.
1984: Band Aid Performance
In 1984, George Michael performed on the original Band Aid recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", contributing to a major charity effort.
1984: Success of Careless Whisper
In 1984, George Michael's solo single, "Careless Whisper", achieved significant success, fueling rumors of Wham!'s impending break up.
1984: Most Frequently Played Artist on British Radio
The Radio Academy stated that George Michael was the most frequently played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.
April 1985: Wham!'s Tour of China
In April 1985, Wham!'s tour of China, the first visit by a Western popular music act, generated worldwide media coverage and marked a cultural milestone.
July 1985: Live Aid Performance
In July 1985, George Michael sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" with Elton John at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in London, contributing to the global charity event.
1985: Live Aid Performance
In 1985, George Michael and Elton John performed "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" together at the Live Aid concert.
1985: Ivor Novello Award
In 1985, George Michael received the first of his three Ivor Novello Awards for Songwriter of the Year, recognizing his songwriting talent.
1985: Performed at Live Aid
In 1985, George Michael sang with Elton John at Live Aid, the Band Aid charity concert.
June 1986: Wham!'s Official Separation
In June 1986, Wham! officially separated after releasing a farewell single, "The Edge of Heaven", and a farewell concert at Wembley Stadium.
1986: Release of A Different Corner
In 1986, George Michael released "A Different Corner", contributing to his solo success.
1986: Prince's Trust Charity Concert
In 1986, George Michael took part in the Prince's Trust charity concert held at Wembley Arena, performing "Everytime You Go Away" alongside Paul Young.
1986: Last Studio Appearance Before 2003
Prior to March 2003, George Michael's last studio appearance on "Top of the Pops" was in 1986.
October 1987: Release of "Faith"
In October 1987, George Michael released the single "Faith", which became one of his most popular songs and a defining image of the 1980s music industry.
1987: Release of Duet with Aretha Franklin
In 1987, George Michael released "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)", a duet with Aretha Franklin, which topped charts in both the UK and US.
1987: Release of "I Want Your Sex"
In 1987, George Michael released "I Want Your Sex", the first single from his debut solo album, Faith, which faced censorship due to its sexually suggestive lyrics.
1987: Release of Faith
In 1987, George Michael released his debut studio album, Faith, which became a massive success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide.
1987: "True Faith" Original Release
In 1987, New Order originally released the hit song "True Faith", which George Michael later covered in 2011.
1988: Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance
In 1988, George Michael and Aretha Franklin won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for their duet "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)".
1988: World Tour and Brit Award
In 1988, George Michael embarked on a world tour and received the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist, alongside many other achievements.
1988: Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
In 1988, George Michael participated in the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley Stadium in London, performing "Sexual Healing".
1988: "Faith" Became Best-Selling Single of the Year
In 1988, the song "Faith" became the best-selling single of the year in the US, cementing George Michael's solo success.
1988: Last Concerts in Australia
Prior to the concerts in February 2010, George Michael's last concerts in Australia had been in 1988.
1989: MTV Video Vanguard Award
In 1989, George Michael received the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards, recognizing his impact on music videos.
August 1990: Release of "Praying for Time"
In August 1990, George Michael released "Praying for Time", the first single from Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, addressing social issues and injustice.
September 1990: Release of Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
In September 1990, George Michael released Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, signaling his desire for more serious recognition as a songwriter.
October 1990: "Fantasy" featured on singles
In October 1990, the track "Fantasy" was featured on the "Waiting for That Day" single in the United Kingdom and on the "Freedom! '90" single in the rest of the world.
1990: Release of Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
In 1990, George Michael released Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, another multimillion-selling album in his discography.
1990: Request for No Promotions
In 1990, George Michael told his record company Sony that he did not want to do promotions like the one for Faith for his second album.
March 1991: Wembley Arena Concert
On March 25, 1991, George Michael and Elton John performed "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" together at London's Wembley Arena during Michael's concert. This duet was recorded and later released as a single.
1991: "Mother's Pride" Gains Radio Play
During the first Persian Gulf War in 1991, "Mother's Pride" gained significant radio play in the US, often accompanied by tributes to soldiers.
1991: Michael's relationship with Anselmo Feleppa begins
In 1991, George Michael began a relationship with Anselmo Feleppa, who was diagnosed as HIV-positive six months into their relationship.
1991: Release of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" for Charity
In 1991, George Michael's single "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" proceeds were divided among 10 different charities for children, AIDS and education.
1991: Brit Award for Best British Album
In 1991, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 won the Brit Award for Best British Album, acknowledging the album's success.
1991: Cover to Cover Tour Recordings
In 1991, during George Michael's Cover to Cover tour, the live recordings of "Killer", "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", and "Calling You" were captured. These performances were later featured on the Five Live EP.
April 1992: Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
In April 1992, George Michael wore a red ribbon at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium.
1992: Charity Donation and "Too Funky" Release
In 1992, George Michael donated three songs to the Red Hot + Dance charity project for AIDS awareness. Also in 1992, he released "Too Funky", with royalties donated to the same cause.
March 1993: Death of Anselmo Feleppa
In March 1993, Anselmo Feleppa, George Michael's lover, passed away, which prompted Michael to write the tribute song "Jesus to a Child."
1993: Death of Anselmo Feleppa
In 1993, Anselmo Feleppa, George Michael's partner, died of an AIDS-related brain haemorrhage.
November 1994: MTV Europe Music Awards Performance
In November 1994, George Michael performed "Jesus to a Child" at the MTV Europe Music Awards, a tribute to his late lover, Anselmo Feleppa.
1996: Release of Older
In 1996, George Michael continued his streak of successful albums with the release of Older.
1996: "Fastlove" Release and Older Album
In 1996, George Michael released "Fastlove", which reached No. 1 in the UK. He also released his album, Older, in 1996, which produced six top three hits in the UK.
1996: "Jesus to a Child" Release
In 1996, George Michael released "Jesus to a Child," which reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 7 on Billboard.
1996: Relationship with Kenny Goss begins
In 1996, George Michael started a long-term relationship with Kenny Goss.
1996: Awards and MTV Unplugged Concert
In 1996, George Michael was voted Best British Male at the MTV Europe Music Awards and the Brit Awards. He also received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year and performed an MTV Unplugged concert.
1997: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Record Sales
In 1997, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was overtaken by Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" for biggest-selling single in UK chart history.
1997: Death of Lesley Angold
In 1997, Lesley Angold (Harrison), George Michael's mother, passed away, marking a personal loss for the singer.
April 1998: Arrest for public lewdness
In April 1998, George Michael's homosexuality became publicly known following his arrest for public lewdness.
April 1998: George Michael arrested for lewd act
On 7 April 1998, George Michael was arrested for "engaging in a lewd act" in a public restroom of the Will Rogers Memorial Park in Beverly Hills, California.
1998: Coming Out as Gay
In 1998, George Michael publicly came out as gay, becoming an active advocate for LGBT rights.
1998: Ladies & Gentlemen Release
In 1998, George Michael released "Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael", his first solo greatest hits collection.
1998: Release of Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael
In 1998, George Michael released Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael, adding to his collection of multimillion-selling albums.
1998: George Michael publicly acknowledges being gay
In 1998, shortly after being outed for his sexuality, George Michael stated on Parkinson that he became confident he was gay when he fell in love with a man.
1999: Songs from the Last Century Album Release
In 1999, George Michael released "Songs from the Last Century", a studio album of cover tracks.
1999: Release of Songs from the Last Century
In 1999, George Michael released Songs from the Last Century, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist.
1999: George Michael discusses sexuality in interview
In 1999, George Michael stated that it was "falling in love with a man that ended his conflict over bisexuality".
1999: Marcelo Rodríguez files lawsuit against Michael
In 1999, Marcelo Rodríguez brought a US$10 million court case in California against George Michael for allegedly mocking him in the "Outside" music video.
2000: "If I Told You That" Collaboration
In 2000, George Michael collaborated with Whitney Houston on the hit single "If I Told You That".
2000: Equality Rocks Concert
In 2000, George Michael performed in Washington, D.C. as part of Equality Rocks, a concert to benefit the Human Rights Campaign, an American LGBT rights group.
July 2002: "Shoot the Dog" Release
In July 2002, George Michael released "Shoot the Dog," a song with a politically charged video criticizing Tony Blair and George Bush.
December 2002: Appellate court reinstates lawsuit
On 3 December 2002, an appellate court reinstated Marcelo Rodríguez's lawsuit against George Michael.
2002: Release of "Shoot the Dog"
In 2002, George Michael released the single "Shoot the Dog", which was critical of the relationship between the UK and US governments during the War on Terror. He voiced his concern about the lack of public consultation in the UK regarding the War on Terror.
March 2003: Top of the Pops Performance
In March 2003, George Michael performed "The Grave" on Top of the Pops, his first studio appearance on the show since 1986. The performance sparked controversy due to anti-war messages on band members' clothing.
2003: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Appearance
In 2003, George Michael appeared on the UK edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? with Ronan Keating and won £32,000 for charity.
2003: Invasion of Iraq
The 2003 invasion of Iraq prompted George Michael to release the song 'Shoot the Dog'.
May 2004: Oprah Winfrey Show Appearance
On May 26, 2004, George Michael appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to promote his album Patience, performing "Amazing", "Father Figure", and "Faith", discussing his arrest, homosexuality, and return to public performances.
2004: British Radio Recognition
During the period 1984–2004, George Michael was recognized as the most played artist on British radio by The Radio Academy.
2004: George Michael discusses past relationships with women
In 2004, George Michael discussed his past relationships with women during the Wham! days and his decision to stop sleeping with them due to concerns about AIDS and being honest about his bisexuality.
2004: Release of Patience
In 2004, George Michael released Patience, continuing his successful music career.
2004: Most Frequently Played Artist on British Radio
The Radio Academy stated that George Michael was the most frequently played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.
November 2005: Plans for civil partnership postponed
In late November 2005, George Michael and Kenny Goss reportedly planned to register their relationship as a civil partnership in the UK, but postponed their plans.
2005: Patron of the Swan Lifeline Charity
From 2005, George Michael was a patron of the Swan Lifeline charity.
2005: Live 8 Concert
In 2005, George Michael joined Paul McCartney on stage at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London, and harmonized on The Beatles' classic "Drive My Car".
2005: Release of A Different Story
In 2005, the documentary A Different Story, covering George Michael's career and personal life, was released.
February 2006: Arrest for drug possession
In February 2006, George Michael was arrested for possession of Class C drugs and cautioned by the police.
July 2006: Accusation of public sex
On 23 July 2006, George Michael was again accused of engaging in anonymous public sex, this time at London's Hampstead Heath.
November 2006: Twenty Five Album Release
In November 2006, George Michael released "Twenty Five", his second greatest hits album, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his music career.
2006: Start of 25 Live Tour Earnings
From 2006, George Michael earned £48.5 million from the 25 Live tour alone.
2006: Free Concert for NHS Nurses
In 2006, George Michael performed a free concert for NHS nurses in London to thank them for caring for his late mother.
2006: Release of Twenty Five
In 2006, George Michael released Twenty Five, adding to his impressive list of albums.
2006: Arrested for drug-related offences
In 2006, George Michael was arrested for drug-related offenses.
June 2007: Wembley Stadium Performance
On June 9, 2007, George Michael became the first artist to perform live at the newly renovated Wembley Stadium in London.
2007: Guilty plea for drug-impaired driving
In 2007, George Michael pleaded guilty to drug-impaired driving and was banned from driving for two years and sentenced to community service.
2007: George Michael discusses hiding his sexuality
In 2007, George Michael said he had hidden his sexuality because of worries over what effect it might have on his mother.
2007: "Peace Tour" with John Lennon's Piano
In 2007, George Michael sent John Lennon's piano around the United States on a "peace tour", displaying it at places where notable acts of violence had taken place. He also devoted his concert in Sofia to the Bulgarian nurses prosecuted in the HIV trial in Libya.
March 2008: 25 Live Tour North American Leg
On March 25, 2008, a third part of the 25 Live Tour was announced for North America, with 21 dates in the US and Canada.
June 2008: Michael Discusses His Grandmother's Heritage
In June 2008, George Michael revealed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that his maternal grandmother was Jewish but kept her heritage hidden due to fears during World War II.
June 2008: Expressed support for same-sex marriage legalization
On June 17, 2008, George Michael expressed that he was thrilled by California's legalisation of same-sex marriage, calling the move "way overdue".
September 2008: Arrest for drug possession
On 19 September 2008, George Michael was arrested in a public convenience in the Hampstead Heath area for possession of Class A and C drugs.
December 2008: "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)" Release
On December 25, 2008, George Michael released a new Christmas-themed track, "December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)", on his website for free.
2008: End of 25 Live Tour
In 2008, George Michael concluded the 25 Live tour.
2008: George Michael on the loss of Anselmo Feleppa
In 2008, George Michael spoke about the loss of Anselmo Feleppa, describing it as a terribly depressing time.
2008: Arrested for drug-related offences
In 2008, George Michael was arrested for drug-related offenses.
December 2009: Michael explains cutting back on cannabis
In December 2009, George Michael explained he had cut back on cannabis and was smoking only "seven or eight" spliffs per day instead of the 25 per day he had formerly smoked.
February 2010: Australian Concerts
In early 2010, George Michael performed his first concerts in Australia since 1988. On February 20, 2010, he performed his first show in Perth at the Burswood Dome.
July 2010: Arrest for crashing car into shop
In July 2010, George Michael crashed his car into a Snappy Snaps store in Hampstead and was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive.
August 2010: Charged with possession and driving under the influence
In August 2010, George Michael was charged with possession of cannabis and with driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
September 2010: Guilty plea for driving under the influence
In September 2010, George Michael pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs.
October 2010: Sentenced to prison and driving ban
In October 2010, George Michael was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, fined, and banned from driving for five years.
2010: Anonymously paid for IVF treatment
In 2010, George Michael anonymously paid for a woman's IVF treatment after seeing her talk about her problems conceiving on an episode of This Morning.
2010: Arrested for drug-related offences
In 2010, George Michael was arrested for drug-related offenses.
March 2011: "True Faith" Cover Release and Carpool Karaoke
On March 2, 2011, George Michael announced the release of his cover version of New Order's 1987 hit "True Faith" for Comic Relief. He also appeared on Comic Relief in the first Carpool Karaoke sketch with James Corden.
April 2011: "You and I" Cover Release
On April 15, 2011, George Michael released a cover of Stevie Wonder's 1972 song, "You and I", as a gift to Prince William and Catherine Middleton for their wedding.
August 2011: George Michael announces split from Kenny Goss
On 22 August 2011, George Michael announced that he and Kenny Goss had split two years earlier.
August 2011: Symphonica Tour Begins
On August 22, 2011, George Michael's Symphonica Tour began at the Prague State Opera House.
October 2011: Performance cancelled due to viral infection
In October 2011, George Michael cancelled a performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London due to a viral infection.
October 2011: Songwriter's Hall of Fame Nomination
In October 2011, George Michael was announced as one of the final nominees for the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.
2011: George Michael's Coma
In 2011, George Michael fell into a coma due to pneumonia but eventually recovered.
February 2012: Brit Awards Appearance
In February 2012, George Michael made a surprise appearance at the 2012 Brit Awards, where he received a standing ovation and presented Adele with the award for Best British Album.
October 2012: Final Concert
On October 17, 2012, George Michael performed the final concert of his life at London's Earls Court, concluding the Symphonica Tour.
2012: Relationship with Fadi Fawaz begins
In 2012, George Michael began a relationship with Fadi Fawaz.
2012: Final Concert
In 2012, George Michael performed his final concert at London's Earls Court.
2012: IVF Treatment Success
In 2012, the woman who George Michael had anonymously paid for IVF treatment gave birth to a girl.
May 2013: Car Accident on M1 Motorway
In May 2013, George Michael sustained a head injury in a car accident on the M1 motorway near St Albans in Hertfordshire and was airlifted to hospital. His injuries were reported as superficial, and he was later discharged.
2013: Album Sales Update
As of 2013, George Michael's album "Ladies & Gentlemen" had reached worldwide sales of approximately 15 million copies.
March 2014: Symphonica Album Release
On March 17, 2014, George Michael's album Symphonica was released, becoming his seventh solo No. 1 album in the UK.
July 2014: Celebrity Investor in Tax Avoidance Scheme
In July 2014, George Michael was reported to have been a celebrity investor in a tax avoidance scheme called Liberty.
2014: Refrained from Cannabis Use
In 2014, George Michael stated that he had refrained from using cannabis for one and one half years.
June 2015: Checked into Drug Rehabilitation Facility
In June 2015, George Michael checked into a drug rehabilitation facility in Switzerland.
2015: Worth £105 million
According to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2015, George Michael was worth £105 million.
2015: Completion of "This Is How (We Want You to Get High)"
In 2015, George Michael completed the song "This Is How (We Want You to Get High)", which was later released on the Last Christmas soundtrack album in 2019.
2015: Ranked in Billboard's Greatest Hot 100 Artists
In 2015, George Michael was ranked 45th in Billboard's list of the "Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time".
November 2016: Freedom Documentary Announcement
In November 2016, George Michael's management announced that a second documentary on his life, entitled Freedom, would be released in March 2017.
December 2016: George Michael's Death
In December 2016, George Michael, the iconic singer-songwriter, passed away, marking the end of a significant era in pop music.
2016: Death of George Michael
In 2016, George Michael died in bed at his home in Goring-on-Thames, at the age of 53. He was found by his partner, Fadi Fawaz.
2016: Kathy Jeung's reaction to Michael's death
In 2016, Kathy Jeung reacted to George Michael's death by calling him a "true friend" with whom she had spent "some of the best time of [her] life".
2016: George Michael found dead
On Christmas morning 2016, George Michael's body was found by Fadi Fawaz.
January 2017: Donation Revealed
In January 2017, another woman came forward (with the permission of Michael's family) and revealed that George Michael had anonymously paid for her IVF treatment after seeing her talk about her problems conceiving on an episode of This Morning in 2010.
February 2017: Tribute at Grammy Awards
At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, 2017, Adele performed "Fastlove" in tribute to George Michael.
March 2017: George Michael's Funeral
In March 2017, George Michael's funeral was held and he was buried at Highgate Cemetery in north London, on one side of his mother's grave.
March 2017: Cause of Death Revealed
In March 2017, a senior coroner in Oxfordshire attributed George Michael's death to natural causes due to dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty liver.
March 2017: Freedom Documentary Release Planned
In March 2017, the documentary "Freedom" about George Michael's life was set to be released.
September 2017: Release of "Fantasy" single
On 7 September 2017, Michael's estate released the single "Fantasy". A new version reworked by Nile Rodgers was released as a single from Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged (2017).
September 2017: "Fantasy" Single Release
On September 7, 2017, after George Michael's death, the single "Fantasy", featuring Nile Rodgers, was released.
October 2017: Release of "Fantasy" music video
On 18 October 2017, a music video for "Fantasy" was released on Vevo.
2017: Memorial Garden Created
In the summer of 2017, a temporary informal memorial garden was created outside George Michael's former home in The Grove, Highgate, tended by fans for approximately eighteen months.
March 2019: Auction of Art Collection
In March 2019, George Michael's art collection was auctioned in England for £11.3 million. The proceeds were donated to various philanthropic organizations Michael gave to while he was alive.
November 2019: Release of "Last Christmas" film and soundtrack
In November 2019, the film Last Christmas, inspired by the Wham! song, was released. The official soundtrack album, featuring Wham! and George Michael songs, including the previously unreleased "This Is How (We Want You to Get High)", was also released, debuting at number one on the UK Official Soundtrack Albums Chart.
2019: Greatest Artist of All Time by Smooth Radio
In 2019, George Michael was named as the greatest artist of all time by Smooth Radio.
2019: Death of Melanie
In 2019, Melanie, George Michael's sister, passed away.
2020: Mural in Brent
In 2020, George Michael was commemorated with a mural in his native borough of Brent, commissioned to pay tribute to his contribution to the fields of music and entertainment.
January 2021: "Last Christmas" reaches number one
In January 2021, more than 36 years after its initial release, "Last Christmas" finally reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, a testament to its lasting appeal and a tribute to George Michael's songwriting genius. The period of 36 years taken to reach number one was a UK chart record at the time.
2021: Financial Settlement with Kenny Goss
In 2021, following legal proceedings, the trustees of George Michael's estate entered into a financial settlement with Kenny Goss.
June 2022: Release of "Freedom Uncut" documentary
On 22 June 2022, the documentary film Freedom Uncut, which Michael had been working on before his death, was released.
September 2022: Release of remastered "Older" album
On 30 September 2022, a remastered and expanded version of Older was released.
October 2022: "Older" album charts at number 2
In October 2022, the remastered and expanded version of George Michael's album "Older" charted at number 2 on the UK Official Albums Chart Top 100.
May 2023: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On May 3, 2023, George Michael was selected as an inductee to the 2023 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
November 2023: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In November 2023, George Michael was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Andrew Ridgeley as his induction presenter.
2023: "Last Christmas" becomes UK Christmas number one
In 2023, "Last Christmas" achieved the UK Christmas number one for the first time.
2023: Induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2023, George Michael was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, posthumously honoring his significant contributions to music.
February 2024: Royal Mint Unveils Collectable Coin
In February 2024, the Royal Mint unveiled a collectable coin featuring George Michael wearing his trademark sunglasses.
2024: "Last Christmas" tops Christmas chart again
In 2024, "Last Christmas" hit number one again at Christmas, making it the first song to top the Christmas chart in consecutive years.
