Wham! George & Me - Andrew Ridgeley (Book)

Title: Wham! George & Me

Author: Andrew Ridgeley

Publisher: Penguin Books

Publication Date: October 8, 2019

Category: Biography / Music Memoir

Wham! George & Me is Andrew Ridgeley’s heartfelt memoir, offering an intimate look into his lifelong friendship with George Michael and the formation of their iconic band, Wham!. The narrative begins in 1975, when Ridgeley took the shy new boy, George Michael, under his wing at school. Their shared love for music and ambition led them to form Wham!, propelling them to international stardom in the 1980s. Ridgeley recounts their journey from schoolmates to pop sensations, providing personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections on their bond. The memoir culminates with Wham!’s farewell concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986, marking the end of an era in pop music history.