'Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley
A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.
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"It was a much more muted affair. There was no knowledge of us there at the time."
— Andrew Ridgeley , Celebrity
"We had a responsibility, being the first people to play real western pop music to those people."
— George Michael , Celebrity
"I think it would have meant a lot to him to learn the music that he and I had written inspired people to change their lives."
— Andrew Ridgeley , Celebrity
Key People
Andrew Ridgeley is a British musician and songwriter, best known as a member of the duo Wham!.
George Michael was a renowned British singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the duo Wham!.
Simon Napier-Bell is a British music manager known for managing Wham! and other notable acts.
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A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.
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