R.I.P. George Michael

Michael1954 · 25-12-2016, 23:14

It's been a bleak year for the passing of musicians.

Rest in peace, George Michael. Too young.

boxermum · 26-12-2016, 01:06

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

It's been a bleak year for the passing of musicians.

Rest in peace, George Michael. Too young.

OMG:when did he die?, How?

boxermum · 26-12-2016, 01:37

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OMG:when did he die?, How?

Total shock,have just seen on news.I echo your comment Michael 1954.Far too young,such a fabulous singer,genuine, caring,honest person.(remember when he rang into 'This Morning ) 'and donated hundreds of thousands to a children's charity appeal.
R.I.P George.x

AccyMad · 26-12-2016, 07:23

Sad news indeed - 2016 has been a cruel year & it's not letting up, Rick Parfitt a few days ago & now George, RIP fellas

Shurm · 26-12-2016, 09:35

R.I.P. George

Remember watching Wham at Blackpool Winter Gardens when they first started out over 30 years ago !!

Margaret Pilkington · 26-12-2016, 09:37

I can't say I was ever a fan, but it is still sad that he has died so young.

Rowlf · 26-12-2016, 21:23

Cant say I was a fan either Margaret but I believe he gave £1000s and £1000 away to charities and individuals without making it known. For that he has my admiration.R.I.P

Margaret Pilkington · 26-12-2016, 21:29

Yes, and he didn't use his giving to promote himself. He was private about it. I like that.

kestrelx · 28-12-2016, 13:36

I wasn't particularly a fan but as a follower of charts in the 80's realize how much his music soaked into my brain over the years - his solo LP's from late 80's are surprisingly deep and meaningful, at a cursory listening - so he was a talented guy.

cashman · 29-12-2016, 08:52

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I wasn't particularly a fan but as a follower of charts in the 80's realize how much his music soaked into my brain over the years - his solo LP's from late 80's are surprisingly deep and meaningful, at a cursory listening - so he was a talented guy.

Wasn't a fan at all, cant really argue wi that, also the fact he did much charity work without advertising the fact, puts him right up their in my book.

kestrelx · 29-12-2016, 17:19

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Wasn't a fan at all, cant really argue wi that, also the fact he did much charity work without advertising the fact, puts him right up their in my book.

I think your from different generation - I was sort of into 80's pop generally - so I was aware of his music at the time and his impact - it wasn't known he was gay till late 90's so he had a massive female "teeny bop" type of following in the 80's, would that have been the same if he had been openly gay?

Margaret Pilkington · 29-12-2016, 18:07

No, perhaps it wouldn't...but then i don't think anyone during that time would openly admit to that when they really relied on the teeny bop following.

kestrelx · 29-12-2016, 18:13

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No, perhaps it wouldn't...but then i don't think anyone during that time would openly admit to that when they really relied on the teeny bop following.

It said on the news that he kept it quiet mainly because he didn't want his mother to worry about AIDS - so he is reported to have said that on the matter.

Margaret Pilkington · 29-12-2016, 19:25

The social climate with respect to same sex relationships was far less forgiving back then too.
It was reported that he thought it would upset his father if his preferences were known.

kestrelx · 03-01-2017, 16:02

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The social climate with respect to same sex relationships was far less forgiving back then too.
It was reported that he thought it would upset his father if his preferences were known.

True but it didn't seem to stop Freddie Mercury!