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Wham!

Wham! was an English pop band.[1] It was created in 1981 by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.[1] They released their first single in 1982.[2] For a short time, they were known in the United States as Wham! UK because another band already had that name.[3] They are best known for the songs "Last Christmas" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go".

Wham!
Wham! circa 1984-1985 (cropped).jpg
Wham! in 1985
Background information
Also known asWham! UK
OriginBushey, Hertfordshire, England
GenresPost-disco, blue-eyed soul, New Wave
Years active1981–1986
LabelsInnervision Records
Columbia Records
Associated actsThe Executive!, Pepsi and Shirlie
Past membersGeorge Michael
Andrew Ridgeley

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wham!. www.simplyeighties.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  2. ↑ When was Whams first hit?[dead link]. boardgamestips.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  3. ↑ Wham! UK. www.discogs.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
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