Classic Pop - February/March 2017
English | 116 pages | True PDF | 25.9 mb

F E A T U R E S
GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE 22
After the pop legend’s tragic and unexpected death on Christmas Day, Classic Pop pays a special tribute to one of our most beloved songwriters. Paul Lester takes a look back at the singer’s remarkable career and life
CLASSIC ALBUM: WHAM! – FANTASTIC 32
The 1983 debut album that placed the duo – and the songwriting talent of George Michael – on the world stage
THE LOWDOWN: WHAM! & GEORGE MICHAEL 38
We look at George’s complete career, both as a solo artist and as part of Wham!, including his best singles, albums and ground-breaking videos
CLASSIC ALBUM: GEORGE MICHAEL – FAITH 44
Faith was George’s farewell to Wham! and his vision for a new future. It sold 25 million copies and established him in the pantheon of top global stars
POP ART: SIMON HALFON 50
The designer looks back at his collaborations with George Michael alongside some of music’s most important artists including Madness, Paul Weller, Oasis and Frank Sinatra
WHAT’S ON IN 2017 56
We gaze into our crystal ball for a look ahead at the upcoming year in pop
SOUL II SOUL 60
Paul Lester meets Jazzie B to mull over how Soul II Soul’s gameplan elevated the mood of a generation
DURAN DURAN 66
Nick Rhodes and Simon Le Bon on growing up, Bowie, concert plans and an amazing year in the band’s life
MARILYN 74
2016’s sweet-sounding Love Or Money let Marilyn’s musical roots shine. And it’s time for more…
T’PAU 78
Carol Decker on fame, the glory days in T’Pau with Ronnie Rogers, the varied drawbacks of Eighties revival shows… and disturbing Bryan Adams’ nap

 
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