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Every decade sees its musical icons, but few have made a mark as broad and indelible as George Michael. There's no question that the man had it all - the talent, the looks, and the commercial acumen. Making his initial mark as one half of the duo Wham!, George eventually went on to a successful solo career where his musical versatility and influence on pop culture only grew more profound. Who can resist the infectious riffs of "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" or the silky smooth tones of "Careless Whisper"?
One thing that George Michael was renowned for, besides his music, was his ability to utilize the visual media to its maximum. An example of this is the music video for “Freedom! '90”, directed by David Fincher who later became known for movies like Fight Club and The Social Network. In a twist to typical music video norms, George Michael did not appear at all. Instead, he had five of the world's top supermodels lip-synch the lyrics. Another memorable video of his was “Outside”, a response to his arrest for 'lewd behavior'. In the video, he cheekily dressed up as a policeman, turning the whole incident into a spectacle of irony that clicked with the public. However, his most iconic video has to be “Faith” where he trades his bubblegum pop image for a rugged look - complete with a motorcycle jacket, boots, and a jukebox. This proved to become a strong visual of his image-dissolving transition from Wham! to his solo career.
A relatively lesser-known fact about George Michael is that he was a keen visual art collector, having an extensive collection including pieces from artists like Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. This love for visual artistry and understanding of its role for his music was a part of his career from the very start. As the lead singer of Wham!, he conceptualized the record cover for album 'Fantastic' as an eye-popping neon explosion. His meticulous attention to every detail, be it visual or aural, was what set George Michael apart from others. It's fair to say that he was not just a musician, but a true artist, whose legacy continues to resonate in the industry.
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