It has been 40 years since Last Christmas, one of the most well-known Christmas songs performed by the duo Wham! formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley (61). It is worth mentioning that there was a backing singer named Pepsi DeMacque and two backing vocalists, Yog and Shirley Holliman.
Additionally, it marks the eighth anniversary of George Michael's passing on Christmas Day. Given the tumultuous life of this artist, LOC wonders, what has become of Andrew Ridgeley?
When the duo bid farewell in a grand way at Wembley Stadium in 1986 after four years, Andrew was left quite lost not knowing what to do. He decided to settle in Monaco to pursue a career in Formula 1 racing, but luck was not on his side, so he tried his luck by settling in Los Angeles, which also did not work out. Eventually, he returned to England where he recorded Son of Albert, his only solo album that went unnoticed.
When George Michael passed away, Andrew was left somewhat orphaned. Rumors of disagreements between them surfaced, leading to their breakup, but nothing could be further from the truth. "He was my best friend. It's so strange to me that anyone could think otherwise. Honestly, I don't understand," he emphasized.
He also recalled that he was supposed to meet him during those holidays because "we regularly played Scrabble. He had beaten me the week before, and I was seeking revenge. It brought us back to the essence of our schoolboy friendship and our competitiveness. It was a game that stimulated him and me as well."
Among Andrew's recent works, he highlighted the biography of Wham! and a cameo in the movieLast Christmas, inspired by the Christmas single that, as detailed at the beginning of this article, is turning 40 years old.