
Wham!, George Michael and Me
A Memoir
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Narrateur(s):
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Andrew Ridgeley
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Auteur(s):
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Andrew Ridgeley
À propos de cet audio
For the first time, Andrew Ridgeley - one-half of one of the most famous bands in the world - tells the inside story of Wham!, his lifelong friendship with George Michael, and the formation of a band that changed the shape of the music scene in the early '80s.
In 1975 Andrew took a shy new boy at school under his wing. They instantly hit it off, and their boyhood escapades at Bushy Meads School built a bond that was never broken. The duo found themselves riding an astonishing roller coaster of success, taking them all over the world. They made and broke iconic records, they were treated like gods, but they stayed true to their friendship and ultimately to themselves. It was a party that seemed as if it would never end. And then it did, in front of tens of thousands of tearful fans at Wembley Stadium in 1986.
Andrew’s memoir covers in wonderful detail those years, up until that last iconic concert: the scrapes, the laughs, the relationships, the good, and the bad. It’s a unique and one-and-only time to remember that era, that band, and those boys.
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“One half of one of the world’s most famous bands tells his (fascinating) side of the story, offering readers intimate access into how his friendship with George Michael developed, and taking them behind the scenes of Wham’s beginnings, heights, and lows.” (Entertainment Weekly)
“A tender, admiring tribute to [George] Michael, whom Ridgeley repeatedly calls his best friend.” (The Washington Post)
“A memoir of a friendship as much as it is a look back on pop stardom, Ridgeley's first book is an enjoyable callback to a different, yet thanks to its preservation on videotape still instantly memorable, musical era.... While the book is focused on Michael, it isn't an explosive tell-all - but that makes it a more enjoyable read. Ridgeley's motivations for writing the book seem as rooted in telling his side of the Wham! story as they are in reminding readers of Michael's songwriting genius, often overlooked by pop-averse critics and taken for granted by listeners who gorged on the hooky riches of the '80s. Written in sepia hues that allow Wham!'s floodlight-illuminated musical triumphs to glow even more brightly, it's a loving tribute to a friend and a more innocent pop era.” (NPR)
Surprised!
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Attention: Eighties Music Lovers!
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Excellent!!
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It has been a true gem in the time of COVID slow down - showing the courage it takes to stay focused and passionate, having fun along the way, and knowing when to let go with grace. Thank you Andrew Ridgeley for this. Very well done!
P.S. We both agree that your voice is dreamy!
Enjoyed by both I and my 9 year-old daughter...
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excellent story telling
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SHOCKING!!!
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Fans of Wham! And anyone who enjoys memoir and tales of friendship will love this book.
Perfect stroll down memory lane
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I always got the sense that Andrew Ridgely was someone who is a very giving person and understood his place in the band and that as George Michael exploded on to the Pop scene in his own right, rather than be bitter and petty at being left behind he would be supportive of his friend and graciously continue their friendship in the wings and that is what you get from this audiobook.
If you are a fan of Wham! and George Michael I definitely recommend picking this one up. Excellently read and an entertaining story to listen to. Great job Andrew!
Excellent Recount of Wham! Life
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Excellent!
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