31 moments
Birth in East Finchley
· East Finchley, London, England
George Michael was born in East Finchley, Middlesex, England. Coordinates represent East Finchley rather than an undocumented birth building.
Wham! concert at Workers' Gymnasium
· Beijing Workers' Gymnasium, Beijing, China
Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic · file As a member of Wham!, Michael performed in Beijing during the duo's landmark China visit. The source calls Beijing "Peking."
Wham! concert in Canton
· Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic · file Michael and Wham! played a second documented China concert in Canton, now commonly called Guangzhou. Venue is not specified; coordinates represent central Guangzhou, the modern name for Canton.
Live Aid performance
· Wembley Stadium, London, England
Michael sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" with Elton John at the London Live Aid concert. Coordinates mark the site of the former Wembley Stadium.
Wham! farewell concert
· Wembley Stadium, London, England
Wham!'s farewell concert at Wembley included the world premiere of the China-tour film. The article identifies Wham! as consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley; coordinates mark the former stadium site.
Brit Award appearance
· Royal Albert Hall, London, England
Michael received Best British Male Solo Artist at the 1988 Brit Awards.
Faith Tour opening night
· Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Wikimedia Commons · This image is in the public domain and may be used freely. · file Michael opened his first solo concert tour at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan.
Nelson Mandela birthday tribute
· Wembley Stadium, London, England
Michael performed three songs at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute before another London show later that day. Coordinates mark the site of the former Wembley Stadium.
Faith Tour duet with Aretha Franklin
· The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
During the North American Faith Tour, Michael performed a duet with Aretha Franklin. The Palace of Auburn Hills was demolished in 2020; coordinates mark its former site.
Faith Tour concert in Madrid
· Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid, Spain
Michael performed one of the special final European Faith Tour dates in Madrid. The source is a George Michael tour article; the quoted performance is within its documented Faith Tour itinerary.
Cover to Cover opening concert
· National Exhibition Centre Arena, Birmingham, England
Michael began his Cover to Cover solo tour in Birmingham. The venue is now known as Resorts World Arena.
Cover to Cover concert at Maracanã
· Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Michael performed on the South American leg of the Cover to Cover tour in Rio de Janeiro.
Cover to Cover concert at Tokyo Dome
· Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Michael performed at Tokyo Dome during the Asian leg of his Cover to Cover tour.
Cover to Cover concert at Madison Square Garden
· Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States
Michael performed at Madison Square Garden on the North American Cover to Cover itinerary.
Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
· Wembley Stadium, London, England
Michael performed with Queen at the concert honoring Freddie Mercury and raising funds for AIDS research. Coordinates mark the site of the former Wembley Stadium.
MTV Unplugged concert
· Three Mills Studios, London, England
Michael gave a major live performance for MTV Unplugged after a long period without such concerts. The source establishes the year but not a more precise date.
Arrest at Will Rogers Memorial Park
· Will Rogers Memorial Park, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Michael was arrested in a public restroom at Will Rogers Memorial Park in Beverly Hills.
Equality Rocks benefit performance
· Washington, D.C., United States
Michael joined other artists for Equality Rocks, a Human Rights Campaign benefit concert. The source supplies no more precise date or venue; coordinates represent central Washington, D.C.
Live 8 appearance
· Hyde Park, London, England
Michael joined Paul McCartney on stage at the London Live 8 concert. The source supports year precision only.
25 Live opening concert
· Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported · file Michael opened the 25 Live tour in Barcelona, beginning his first major tour in more than 15 years.
First performer at renovated Wembley Stadium
· Wembley Stadium, London, England
Michael became the first artist to perform live at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium. Coordinates mark the current Wembley Stadium.
25 Live final concert
· Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Michael closed the 25 Live tour with its first Middle East concert in Abu Dhabi.
Australian return concert
· Burswood Dome, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Michael returned to Australia for his first concert there since 1988, performing in Perth. Burswood Dome closed in 2013; coordinates mark its former site.
Drug-impaired-driving crash
· Hampstead, London, England
Michael crashed into a Hampstead shop while returning from the Pride parade and was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive. Coordinates represent Hampstead because the source does not give the shop's street address.
Released from Highpoint Prison
· HM Prison Highpoint, Stradishall, Suffolk, England
Michael was released after serving four weeks of an eight-week prison sentence for driving under the influence of drugs.
Symphonica Tour premiere
· Prague State Opera, Prague, Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported · file Michael launched his final tour, Symphonica, with a premiere concert at Prague State Opera. The source is the Symphonica Tour article, which identifies it as a tour by George Michael.
Pneumonia and coma in Vienna
· Vienna, Austria
Michael became seriously ill with pneumonia in Vienna, forcing cancellation of the remaining 2011 tour dates. The source supports month precision and Vienna, but not a specific hospital.
Brit Awards surprise appearance
· The O2 Arena, London, England
After leaving hospital, Michael appeared at the Brit Awards and presented Adele with Best British Album. The source supports month precision only.
Final concert
· Earls Court, London, England
Michael performed the final concert of both the Symphonica Tour and his life. Earls Court Exhibition Centre was demolished; coordinates mark the former site.
M1 motorway accident near St Albans
· M1 motorway near St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Michael sustained a head injury in a car accident on the M1 motorway and was airlifted to hospital. Coordinates are a representative point on the M1 near St Albans, not a documented crash-coordinate.
Death at home
· Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
Michael died in bed at his home in Goring-on-Thames on Christmas Day 2016. Coordinates represent Goring-on-Thames; the private home address is not supplied.