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George Michael in the band Wham! in 1983

George Michael performs live with Wham! at the Odeon Hammersmith in London on October 28, 1983. George Michael was born in 1963, so he turned 20 the year this photo was taken. Michael formed Wham! with his friend Andrew Ridgeley in 1981; they released two hit albums before splitting in 1986 as Michael went on to a solo career.

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