Talk:George Michael

Composing

1. Which instruments is George Michael able to play?
2. Is he completely composing by himself?
3. Producers, arrangers, musicians ... he played with

Lewd Act

Police refused to elaborate on the alleged "lewd act", but implicitly said that the officer saw him masturbating and/or saw his erect penis and/or was proposed to carry out sexual activities together on the premises.

I've removed this. How do you "implicitly say" something? As far as I gathered, they were very careful not to say what the act was. Can you provide a reference for anything more definite? A quotation, perhaps? Obviously we all have some idea of what they meant by a "lewd act", but we can't put our own ideas into the article. -- Oliver P. 22:52 1 Jun 2003 (UTC)

Ah, thanks for adding that quote, Patrick. That clarifies things a bit. -- Oliver P. 23:23 1 Jun 2003 (UTC)

80 or 110?!

Is he responsible for 80 million albums or 110 millon albums sold?

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Here, it says that George Michael sold 80 million... With respect, Deliogul 20:18, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Chinese Link

Something's wrong with this Chinese link, i've tried many times, but it didnt work. I guess it's the fault of the Unicode system? --Gboy 17:28 24 Jul 2003 (UTC)

Interesting. the article is here; you can see a link to it from here

oh it works now, i don't know what's wrong? --Gboy 17:39 24 Jul 2003 (UTC)

I changed it twice. The second time I pasted in the end of its address from the location bar instead of the actual characters. I don't know why that worked and the other didn't (and the unicode also didn't). Koyaanis Qatsi 17:42 24 Jul 2003 (UTC)

yeah, i did the same in Tennessee Williams, which has the same problem...., hey, r u Chinese, or how can u type Chinese characters? --Gboy 17:46 24 Jul 2003 (UTC)

I searched for the page at the site, went to it and then to "what links here," then copied the link. Koyaanis Qatsi

Really? i didn't know u can find cross-language link there?! --Gboy 17:53 24 Jul 2003 (UTC)

It was in English on one of the pages. Koyaanis Qatsi

Anyway, it works now. thank u for ur help. I am just taking part in writing gay-related topics, hope that's not the discrimination against me doing that! lOl --Gboy 18:01 24 Jul 2003 (UTC)

Not a problem. Have fun. Koyaanis Qatsi

Law suit

The article said

Rodriguez, the police officer, claimed that this video "mocked" him, and also that Michael had slandered him in interviews, and in 1999 filed a ten million dollar lawsuit against the singer. It was originally dismissed by a court in California on the grounds that public officials such as police officers were not entitled to sue, but this decision was overruled by an appeals court on 2002 December 3.

IANALB this is so unlikely to be accurate that i am changing it without getting the details straight. Rule of thumb: anybody is entitled to sue anyone for anything; the only question is whether they are entitled to win the remedy they sue for. (The exceptions are fascinating but irrelevant.)
The details may or may not be of interest (e.g. was the mocking called slanderous, or were the mocking and slander presented as separate torts, or was one mentioned only to provide context?), but i'm converting it to a vague but true version. --Jerzy(t) 18:58, 2004 Mar 30 (UTC)

It's a matter of semantics really. Such people as those working for Madonna sign contracts that give up various rights, one of which is the right to sue Madonna on various grounds. Now if they do it and the judge or jury rules in their favor, then they are entitled to sue by virtue of winning the suit. If the contract is ruled as valid, then in essence they were not entitled to seek damages (or "sue" as we put it). So it really is not an improper usage, it's just that "sue" is too vague of a word for the intent.--Tednor 11:21, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Photograph

My goodness, where did that ghastly photo come from? Are there no better photos out there? --timc | Talk 18:05, 25 Nov 2004 (UTC)

The caption was so punny. Anyway, I'll scan my DVD cover and put that picture there. The grimace should not be there. Mike H 01:22, Nov 30, 2004 (UTC)

"Kerry Kahill"

That was old vandalism, incompletely reverted, (205.244.100.170 | talk | contributions) -- Curps 02:49, 20 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Couple of questions

What were the minimum contractual obligations he had towards Sony? And I thought his contract was bought out by another record company.

"Bought out" is far too simplistic. As part of the settlement, he was allowed to start recording for the other company provided he pay Sony a sum of money. Chances are he got this sum of money from the new record company, but since we don't have a copy of his contract, who knows?--Tednor 11:24, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

"An appeals court reinstated the case on 3 December 2002" Does anyone know what happened what that case? I always thought the policeman lost. Garion96 14:21, 17 September 2005 (UTC)

George Michael and Counter-Strike:Source

I am uncertain as to why this information is included in this article. First, it is reported as a vicious rumor-hardly worthy of inclusion on that basis alone. Secondly, even if true and verifiable, how is this relevant. Unless, there is some justification for this, I shall remove this information. Franklin Moore 19:59, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Bare: The authorized biography

There is no mention of the authorized biography which was written by Tony Parsons and released in 1991. Can someone please add that? Bare @Amazon UK

Freedom '90 or Freedom '92?

I know this sounds strange, but I remember this song was constantly played on the radio (Y-100 to be specific) in South Florida in the years 1992-1993. Because of this, I always thought this song was from that year, but was surprised to learn it was from much earlier - 1990. Is it possible it wasn't released in the US until 1992? Davez621 15:11, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

I Want Your Sex

Why is there no mention in this article about the controversies surrounding Georgie's "I Want Your Sex" video & song? It was banned by many radio stations in North America. Surely this deserves to be covered in this article. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 142.106.21.230 (talk • contribs) . 14:46, 2 June 2006

I am certain that "I want your sex" was dubbed so that he was saying only "I want your love", but have no sources. I remember clear as day this version being "auditioned" on radio numerous times before they finally released it the right way (as "I want your sex"). Can anyone clear this up?--Tednor 11:27, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

External links

I just realised I removed those links a few times and they got reverted back.

• GeorgeMichael.org Which is just an internet petition to release some unknown material
• George Michael, Foro de SuperFans en Español, Noticias, Información de Gira Europea 2006 A spanigh forum. Might be great on the spanish wikipedia, but doesn't belong here.

Any comments on whether these sites should stay or go? Garion96 (talk) 10:52, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

gas ovens?

Michael's lover of two years Anselmo Feleppa died of an AIDS-related brain haemorrhage in 1993. The death plunged Michael into clinical depression, which can reasonably be at least partially attributable to some irresponsible acts. His mother died soon after seeing her father and brother's heads in gas ovens, according to a Guardian interview.

Uh, what? I don't know anything about George Michael, i was just reading out of curiosity, but this sounds pretty weird to me. Either it's vandalism or it's just really poorly written. Someone should, you know, probably explain what her father's and brother's heads were doing in gas ovens.

--Lav-chan 20:19, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

HAMPSTEAD HEATH INCIDENT

I have deleted the following from the article

"Many residents of Hampstead and its park-goers regularly witness full sexual encounters in public view in broad daylight. Most disturbing is the sex litter left behind, including used condoms, discarded lubricant packets and soiled tissues"

as this is not mentioned in the BBC interview and also it just an opinion which is actually false

cheekychops

If it can be sourced to statements made by neighborhood residents it is totally fair, but that's IF a source is provided (as the it is the residents opinion that is being sourced, all that's needed is a quote to make it legitimate. that's my tuppence.

Greek: A little pretentious, yes?

I think the Γιώργος-Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου reference as his "birth name" in the info box is a little pretentious given that he was born in London and lived his entire life in the UK. Surely his birth certificate is in English... and his name is certainly transliterated from birth. This sets a silly precedent: Kirk Douglas was born in Amsterdam, New York... there's no reason to write his birth name in Belarusian just because his parents emigrated from there. I'm removing it.... somebody scream if I'm wrong. Iamvered 20:14, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

"Publicity, notoriety, & depression" to Personal Life section

Much as a group of us did on the Elton John article, I have removed the rather depressing and confusing section called "Publicity, notoriety, & depression" and created a new section called "Personal life", which I have sectioned as the content would allow. I have also started to change the refrences over to a better format. Rgds, - Trident13 09:22, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Cathal Roache or Kenny Ross?

He is apparently going out with both of them according to the article!Damiancorrigan 13:33, 17 November 2006 (UTC)