Andrew Ridgeley
Andrew Ridgeley is an English musician best known as one half of the 1980s pop duo Wham!, alongside George Michael.
Andrew Ridgeley is an English musician best known as one half of the 1980s pop duo Wham!, alongside George Michael. He later pursued other interests, including motor racing and environmental activism, and published a memoir about Wham! and his friendship with Michael.
Early life
Andrew John Ridgeley was born on 26 January 1963 in Windlesham, Surrey, England. He later became known professionally as Andrew Ridgeley.
Wham!
Ridgeley is best known for forming Wham! with George Michael. The duo achieved major international success in the 1980s with pop hits and strong record sales.
Later career and interests
After Wham!, Ridgeley shifted away from mainstream pop music. Sources describe later involvement in motor racing and environmental activism.
Memoir
In 2019, Ridgeley published a memoir focused on Wham! and his friendship with George Michael. The book revisits the duo's rise and Ridgeley's perspective on their partnership.
Key facts
- He co-founded Wham! with George Michael in 1981.
- Wham! became one of the most successful pop acts of the 1980s.
- Ridgeley is credited as a musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- After Wham!, he pursued motor racing and later environmental causes.
- He released a memoir, "Wham!, George Michael and Me," in 2019.
Wham! had major international popularity in Canada, and Andrew Ridgeley remains part of 1980s pop culture recognized by Canadian audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_RidgeleySupports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, genres, and Wham! association.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/dec/14/whams-andrew-ridgeley-looks-back-fame-or-anonymity-i-choose-famous-anonymitySupports: Wham! background, current residence in Cornwall, and later-life profile.
- Penguin / Google Books — https://books.google.com/books/about/Wham_George_Michael_and_Me.html?id=03GMDwAAQBAJSupports: 2019 memoir title and subject matter.
- AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-ridgeley-mn0000753621Supports: Biographical overview and musical role in Wham!.