I woke up on Christmas morning by a text reading George Michael died. A tear rolled down the side of my face. Here’s why…
When I was around 8 years old, I remember driving in the car with my sister, her friend Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s mom on the way to the bowling alley in Mill Basin, Brooklyn. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! played on the radio. We just loved the song and sang with joy. In this moment, life was perfect…
By 1987, I was in the 7th grade and although I attended Catholic school, I knew exactly what George was singing about in his “I Want Your Sex” video. George Michael by then was a bonafied MTV solo star. He shook his ass and donned a dangling cross earning. All while promoting monogamy.
The single “Freedom! ’90” was released in 1990 on the acclaimed Listen With Out Prejudice Vol. 1 and “Too Funky” on the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Dance. George began to shy away from the camera focusing on an elite group of “Super” models – he blended music, art and fashion. Two of the most iconic music videos of all time and personal favorites.
Six years later, while in college at SUNY Oswego, I discovered an “Older” sense of self and George Michael. His music continued to speak to me and well as his sexy look in the “Fastlove” video. I wanted to look just like him when “I grew up.”
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In 1998, George Michael got busted for performing a “lewd act” in a Beverly Hills public restroom. He proudly came out as gay and made ZERO apologies. I too was out as a young gay man and appreciated his f*ck you attitude. He even poked fun at the situation with the release of the cheeky dance track “Outside.”
In 2004, I stayed out all night and fell in love with a bartender who worked the bar Eastern Block in NYC. Gabe and I shut the place down with his friend, preformed drunk yoga and listened to “Amazing.” The next day at work, I sat at my desk and played the song thinking of my wild night. I never saw Gabe again…
In 2008, my friend Eric invited me to see George Michael’s 25 year anniversary tour at MSG. It was one of the most memorable concerts I’ve ever seen. George Michael’s voice was razor sharp, one of the best. I watched and listened in awe of his great talent. A wonderful memory.
George Michael will be greatly missed by myself and millions around the world. A truly beautiful man…
Thanks for the memories.
Photo via http://www.georgemichael.com