1,″ in 1990. “I would not be here today as an artist if it wasn’t for George Michael,” British pop star Sam Smith said. “He pushed out the gates for all of us to walk through and be ...

From ethereal British pop to pummeling rock to romantic soul, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2023 ... “I’d like to see George Michael in there one day,” Hawkins said, eliciting ...

By Mesfin Fekadu The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s all-star class of inductees include Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners and Willie ...

singer died on Christmas Day in 2016 at age 53 Dave Hogan/Getty On what would've been George ... the crush of fans, Michael is able to put the phenomenon of fame into perspective.

The band became known for its dual sound – first with the guitar-driven lineup of Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, and later the soulful sound with Michael ... and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.