Info: Random Facts/Trivia

• George's birth name: Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou


• Andrew's full name: Andrew John Ridgeley


• George is of Greek and English heritage


• Andrew is Egyptian, Italian and English


• When George Michael arrived at Bushey Heath Primary School, Andrew Ridgeley volunteered to show him around, and their friendship was born.


• George and Andrew were in several bands together growing up.


• In April of 1985, Wham! visited China. This was a very big deal, as Wham! became the first Western pop group to play in China. A crowd of 15,000 filled Worker's Gymnasium in Beijing.


• Contrary to popular assumption, George and Andrew are still friends. They are protective of each other as well. George is quick to point out he wouldn't have been set on his musical path without Andrew's encouragement and guidance. When asked about George, Andrew will usually say he respects that George is a private person, so he won't answer for him.


• The cast of the show Glee covered two of Wham!'s songs during its run on television. Last Christmas (02.10 - A Very Glee Christmas) and Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (04.27 - Guilty Pleasures).