george michael · pop star · club fantastic tour · charismatic · baritone singer · stage presence · avant-garde fashion · emotional · musical genius · performer
The year is 1983. Wham! has exploded, with three chart-topping singles and our debut album 'Fantastic' setting the stage. Our first tour, the Club Fantastic Tour, is sweeping the UK, not America yet. The buzz of our opening night in Aberdeen has faded, and we've retreated to the hotel. Andrew and I are utterly drained, surrounded by our girlfriends and manager. There's no after-party tonight—with another show at the same hall tomorrow, we traded the stage lights for an early night and the quiet promise of sleep.