George Michael, Wax Figure, Madame Tussaud`s Amsterdam Editorial Photo

George Michael was an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist who rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham! and later embarked on a solo career. Michael achieved seven number one singles in the UK and eight number one songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, including `Careless Whisper` and `Praying for Time`. He ranks among the best-selling British acts of all time, and in 2008, Michael was ranked 40th on Billboard`s list of the Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time.