Achim lippoth biography of george michael
A Photo Editor interview with Achim Lippoth and Susanne Bransch..
George Michael
| Singer Date of Birth: 25.06.1963 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life
- Early Musical Interests
- Formation of Wham!
- Success with Wham!
- Solo Career
- Later Years and Legacy
Early Life
George Michael, whose real name was Georgios (Yorgis) Kyriakos Panayiotou, was born on June 25, 1963, in London.
The photographer was GoSee member ACHIM LIPPOTH and the casting was carried out with Cuban kids from nearby and afar.
He was the youngest child in a large family, with his father Jack Panos, a Cypriot restaurateur, and his mother Leslie Angold, an English dancer.
Early Musical Interests
From a young age, George, or "Yog" as he was called in his family, had weak eyesight and a very shy personality.
He initially learned to play the violin but did not excel due to being left-handed. He later developed a passion for music, particularly influenced by the band Queen and Elton John.
Formation of Wham!
A pivotal moment in George's character and future biography was his family's move and his enrollment in Bushy Meads School.
He became classmates with Andrew Ridgeley, the son o