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Poster Print : George Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley (right) from Wham ! in China. 1985
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George Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley (right) from Wham ! in China. 1985
George Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley (right) from Wham ! in China. 1985. Wham! were on a 10 day tour.
They are pictured in front of The Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen Square, Peking
In 1985 China was waking up to the world outside after their own Cultural Revolution, and Wham! were the first western band to play in Communist China.
George Michaels real name is Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou
Picture taken 9th April 1985
Kent Gavin
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Beijing
China
85-1939
Media ID 21771326
© Mirrorpix
Andrew Ridgeley China Entertainmnent George Michael Peking Wall Wham 1985 Great Wall Of China The East Tiananmen Square
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! during their historic 1985 tour of China. Captured by renowned photographer Kent Gavin of Memory Lane Prints, this iconic image shows the pop duo in front of The Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen Square. Relive the magic of Wham!'s groundbreaking journey to China with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.1cm (11.9" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Iconic Duo Takes China by Storm - Wham! Makes History in 1985
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness the groundbreaking moment when George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! set foot in China during their historic 10-day tour. The year was 1985, a time when China was slowly emerging from its self-imposed isolation after the Cultural Revolution. As the first Western band to perform in Communist China, Wham! became catalysts for cultural exchange and musical revolution. Captured against the majestic backdrop of The Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen Square, Peking, this image symbolizes both the fusion of East and West and the awakening spirit of a nation. With their infectious pop melodies reverberating through ancient walls, George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou) and Andrew Ridgeley brought joy to thousands of Chinese fans who were experiencing Western music live for the very first time. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its historical context but also in its representation of unity amidst diversity. It serves as a reminder that music transcends borders and has an incredible power to connect people from different cultures. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time on April 9th, 1985, we are reminded of Wham!'s pioneering spirit and their role as ambassadors bridging two worlds together. This remarkable moment will forever be etched into our collective memory as a testament to the universal language that is music.
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