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| Michael 'final' shows under way | |
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| George Michael has started the first of his "Final Two" concerts at London's Earl's Court which mark the end of his 25 Live Tour. | |
| The shows are a nod to his sell-out Wembley Stadium show, The Final, with Andrew Ridgeley in 1986 when he brought the curtain down on pop duo Wham! | The shows are a nod to his sell-out Wembley Stadium show, The Final, with Andrew Ridgeley in 1986 when he brought the curtain down on pop duo Wham! |
| It is understood the gigs will mark the singer's retirement from touring, as he is seeking "a quieter life". | It is understood the gigs will mark the singer's retirement from touring, as he is seeking "a quieter life". |
| The tour, which began in 2006, has played to more than 1.3 million fans. | |
| "These shows are truly not to be missed by any George Michael fan," a statement on his website said. | "These shows are truly not to be missed by any George Michael fan," a statement on his website said. |
| Since he first found success with Wham! Michael has enjoyed one of the most enduring careers in the history of pop music. | Since he first found success with Wham! Michael has enjoyed one of the most enduring careers in the history of pop music. |
| He has sold over 100 million records worldwide and achieved seven US number one singles, 11 number one UK singles and six number one albums. | He has sold over 100 million records worldwide and achieved seven US number one singles, 11 number one UK singles and six number one albums. |