Wham! Wham! were a phenomenally successful British pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. Capturing the vibrant, youthful energy of the decade, they became a global musical force by blending infectious pop melodies with elements of soul and funk. The duo achieved historic success with massive UK number-one singles like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Freedom”, and the perennial festive classic “Last Christmas”. In 1985, they made international headlines as the first western pop group to tour China. Before splitting amicably in 1986, they sold over 30 million records worldwide.