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George Michael’s ‘Faith’ guitar expected to fetch over £100,000 at auction

The collection featuring the guitar was assembled by Michael’s former personal assistant, Siobhan Bailey

The Independent UK

George Michael's iconic “Faith” acoustic guitar is hitting the auction block – and could fetch over $100,000

Faith, released in 1988, is known for its 1950s rockabilly-inspired sound, which springboarded Michael's post-Wham! career

Guitar World

George Michael’s Faith video guitar could fetch more than £100,000 at auction

The 1940s’ Gretsch Synchromatic 160 guitar from the 1987 music video will be the highlight of the auction.

Evening Standard

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“The Faith guitar is the jewel in the crown”: George Michael’s ‘Faith’ guitar heads to auction – and you won’t find a 1940s Gretsch with more ‘80s mojo than this

There are vintage Gretsches and then there are 1940s Gretsch acoustics that were played by George Michael as his solo career exploded

MusicRadar

Guitar used by George Michael in Faith video goes up for auction

Gretsch Synchromatic 160 acoustic guitar expected to sell for as much as £120,000, as star lot in auction of items owned by late personal assistant Siobhan Bailey

The Guardian - UK

Michael Jackson, Beatles and Queen items to go under the hammer in £3m auction

The auction will take place on October 1 and 2 with bidding available online and via telephone

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson, Beatles and Queen items for sale in £3m music auction

Items going under the hammer include stage-worn clothes which belonged to Jackson and Freddie Mercury.

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George Michael beats Queen and Michael Jackson to be named greatest music icon

The former Wham! star achieved multiple UK number one singles

The Independent UK

George Michael voted ‘greatest music icon of all time’

Michael topped Smooth Radio’s poll of the top 100 music stars of all time for the fourth consecutive year.

Evening Standard

Quote of the day by George Michael: 'I’ve achieved what every artist wants, which is that some of their...' Life lessons from English singer-songwriter on fame, success, love and finding purpose

Quote of the day by George Michael: George Michael once reflected on how the impact of artistic work can continue to resonate long after it is created. Truly meaningful work connects with people in ways that can extend far beyond its original moment, creating a legacy that outlasts fame and…

The Economic Times

George Michael, who gave millions from his music to charities, sent £100,000 to disadvantaged children every Easter

George Michael's remarkable generosity transcended his musical fame, as he quietly championed various charitable causes and offered assistance to those in need. His significant financial contributions and volunteer work exemplified his commitment to helping others. A pivotal moment was his interview with The Big Issue, which highlighted the challenges of…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by George Michael: “No one wants to look wholesome at… – Inspiring lessons on confidence, freedom, experimentation, identity and why you should live life on your own terms by the English singer known for his powerful performances and deep insights on youth and authenticity

Quote of the Day by George Michael: George Michael’s quote, “No one wants to look wholesome at 21!” reflects a playful observation about youth, individuality, self-expression, and the desire to appear confident and exciting rather than overly conventional. The quote suggests that young adulthood is often a period when people…

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‘It was lonely being a young queer artist’: Sam Smith on finding health, happiness – and their hazel-eyed fiance

On their new album, Smith is subverting their singer-songwriter roots to tell a queer love story. They talk about their shifting fanbase, the nasty undercurrents of fame – and finding sanctuary in New York City

The Guardian - UK

George Michael’s Range Rover Vogue heads under the hammer at auction

Wham! star’s luxurious off-roader comes with just under 80,000 miles on the clock.

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Careless whispers: what really happened between George Michael and Lindsay Anderson? The Wham! movie producer reveals all

How did the pioneering director get involved – then fall out – with the 80s’ poppiest band? How are Sam Peckinpah and Michael Jackson’s Thriller involved? Prepare for a tale of ambition, deception and shuttlecock-stuffed shorts

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by George Michael: “It's important to me that I should be… – Inspiring lessons on individuality, authenticity, confidence, courage and why you should let your true colors shine by the English singer-songwriter known for his powerful songs and deep insights on identity and personal freedom

Quote of the Day by George Michael: George Michael’s quote, “It's important to me that I should be free to express myself,” explores the importance of individuality, authenticity, and personal freedom. The quote suggests that self-expression allows people to share their thoughts, emotions, creativity, and identity without fear of judgment…

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George Michael pal faces legal action over online film

George Michael's former manager and friend, Andros Georgiou, is being sued by the late star's estate.

The Guardian - UK

Wham! 10 Days in China review – pop meets politics in George and Andrew’s great leap east

The duo’s groundbreaking 1985 tour reveals a strange collision of pop stardom and communism, a re-edit of Lindsay Anderson’s efforts that got him fired

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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?

In today’s newsletter: The new prime minister has said he will change the system to stave off NHS ‘collapse’ – quite how he does it is another matter

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“We had long debates about how long we should keep George's bum on screen”: Director Mike Christie tells us how his revelatory new Wham! film exposes a lot more than just a moment of cultural change…

Wham! 10 Days in China balances footage of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley in their mid-80s pomp alongside some fascinatingly intimate scenes

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Andrew Ridgeley shares George Michael's 'eternal conflict'

Andrew Ridgeley has claimed his late Wham! bandmate George Michael battled with an "eternal conflict" because he didn't want to "be a star".

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figures

Eighteen American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since White House launched war on Tehran. Plus, International Cowboy Day in Kenya

The Guardian - UK

‘The greatest album never made’: the untold story of George Michael’s secret, star-packed duets project

Suing his record label and sick of being a sex symbol, the singer spent 1992 working on the Trojan Souls for stars including Aretha Franklin and Bryan Ferry. Now, newly released studio footage shows him in his creative prime

The Independent UK

The Wham! film George Michael never wanted to be released

Late pop star was so unimpressed with the director’s cut of the band’s historic 1985 tour of China that he refused to let it see the light of day

The Guardian - UK

‘I thought it didn’t stand a cat’s chance in hell’: Andrew Ridgeley on Wham’s surreal trip to China

Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsay Anderson as director

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