George Michael : a life / James Gavin.

"The definitive biography of George Michael, offering an expansive look at the troubled life of the legendary singer, songwriter, and pop superstar" -- George Michael was an extravagantly gifted, openhearted soul singer whose work was both pained and smolderingly erotic. He was a songwriter of true...

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Main Author: Gavin, James, 1964- (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Abrams Press, 2022.
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Physical Description:x, 502 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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