{"title":"Andrew Ridgeley","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Andrew Ridgeley, a prominent figure in the music industry and one-half of the legendary '80s pop duo, Wham!. Best known for his partnership with George Michael, Ridgeley’s journey in the limelight is as fascinating as it is inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his engaging memoir, \u003cem\u003eWham! George \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrew Ridgeley gives readers an intimate look into his friendship with George Michael and their rise to fame. This book is a heartfelt homage to their enduring bond and the whirlwind success they experienced together. The narrative is richly detailed with personal anecdotes, offering readers rare insights into the life and times of one of the era's most celebrated musical partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly fitting the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Ridgeley’s work is not just a recount of their musical achievements but also a reflection on friendship, creativity, and the music industry. Whether you're a devoted fan of Wham! or someone interested in music history, Andrew Ridgeley's books provide a compelling read that transcends the pages with humour and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wham-george-me-by-andrew-ridgeley-9780241385821","title":"Wham! George \u0026 Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited and lovingly told story of Andrew, George, and their time together as \u003ci\u003eWham!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sunday Times Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, Andrew Ridgeley—one half of one of the most famous bands in the world—tells the inside story of \u003ci\u003eWham!\u003c\/i\u003e, his life-long friendship with George Michael, and the formation of a band that changed the shape of the music scene in the early eighties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1975 Andrew took a shy new boy at school under his wing. They instantly hit it off, and their boyhood escapades at Bushey Meads School built a bond that was never broken. The duo found themselves riding an astonishing rollercoaster of success, taking them all over the world. They made and broke iconic records, they were treated like gods, but they stayed true to their friendship and ultimately to themselves. It was a party that seemed as if it would never end. And then it did, in front of tens of thousands of tearful fans at Wembley Stadium in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew's memoir covers in wonderful detail those years, up until that last iconic concert—the scrapes, the laughs, the relationships, the good and the bad. It's a unique and one-and-only time to remember that era, that band, and those boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380325634284,"sku":"9780241385821","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25657543482273.jpg?v=1744854573"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/andrew-ridgeley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}