George Michael: A Life

The definitive biography of George Michael, offering an expansive look at the troubled life of the legendary singer, songwriter, and pop superstar

MOST COMPREHENSIVE BIOGRAPHY: Gavin is committed to creating the first full-scale biography of George Michael. He intends to tell the whole story, from Michael''s youth in the UK with his Greek and English parents to his early days as the real engine behind Wham! and more. Gavin also honestly investigates and reports the artist''s later, darker years filled with reckless behavior and substance abuse, which could have contributed to his early death. LEGENDARY MUSICIAN: Over the course of his life, Michael sold more than 80 million records worldwide and achieved eight number-one songs on the US Billboard Hot 100 and seven number-one songs on the UK Singles Chart.EXPERIENCED WRITER: Gavin has written several substantial and acclaimed volumes on important musicians such as Lena Horne, Chet Baker, and Peggy Lee.

Auteur

James Gavin is a writer and music biographer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Time Out New York, and Vanity Fair. He is the author of Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker, Is That All There Is?: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee, and Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne. He lives in New York City.