Remembering George Michael
It was on this day that George Michael was born. He would go on to sell millions of records with Wham!, and his work as a solo artist would add to that count.
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MJ Kim/Getty ImagesIt was on this day (6/25) in 1963 that Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou was born. He quickly evolved to become the pop icon pop icon known as George Michael, selling millions of records with Andrew Ridgeley in Wham!, and his later work as a solo artist would add to that count.
George Michael's partnership with Ridgeley and the development of his artistry and on-stage charisma are chronicled in the recent Netflix documentary, named for the band. It only took a handful of years for the two best friends and songwriting partners to become superstars.
Wham! Official Trailer
George Michael stepped away from Wham! to pursue a solo career, spurred by the success of his single "Careless Whisper." The 1984 hit (co-written by Ridgeley) has been covered by Brian McKnight, Julio Iglesias, and plenty TikTok users co-opting sax solo. Seether also did a take on this song, but the reason they chose it might surprise you.
In this MMaRchive Session from 2014, Shaun Morgan explained that the cover came from an inside joke: he and Dale Stewart used to play the song back and forth to each other via voicemail, because "who can deny that sax solo?" When their former label needed a single for Valentine's Day, Seether recorded their own version of "Careless Whisper" in jest. The band's team took it seriously, though, and put a ton of promotion behind it. It's the mark of a well-written pop song!
Brent Porche will play the cover on his show on WMMR this afternoon. Watch the 8-bit video below, complete with Wham! Easter eggs.
Seether covers George Michael's 'Careless Whisper'
We lost George Michael on Christmas Day in 2016. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. Andrew Ridgeley was on hand to give a speech on Michael's behalf, calling his voice "his greatest gift."
Andrew Ridgeley at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The World's Greatest Rock n' Roll Band returned to the world's best rock n' roll city (that's you, Philly) for a show at Lincoln Financial Field on Tuesday. The Rolling Stones go way back with this town and with WMMR. After a full day of concert warm-ups on air and at the stadium, we were more than ready for Mick, Keith, Ronnie and all the rest, and they absolutely delivered.
The Hackney Diamonds Tour launched after the release of the Stones' twenty-fourth (!) studio album, taking its name from a slang phrase for broken glass. The star-studded collection features the talents of the band's contemporaries like Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Elton John. They sound as fresh in 2024 as they did in 1964 thanks to producer Andrew Watt, whose skill in the studio and reverence for classic rock made him a top pick for the band when they began work on the album.
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The Rolling Stones played a few of those new tracks for the Philly crowd, mixed in with their concert staples that never fail to make us dance (though none of us will ever look as cool as Mick Jagger does). Check out the setlist below plus photos from the gig thanks to Bill Raymond at Digital Noise Mag. Get the latest on more Philly shows happening this summer on MMR’s official Concert Calendar.
SETLIST: The Rolling Stones at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA - June 11th, 2024
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The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondJacky Bam Bam and Pierre Robert of WMMR pose with fans at Lincoln Financial Field
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondJacky Bam Bam of WMMR poses with fans at Lincoln Financial Field
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondKeith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs live on stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs live on stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMoves like Jagger!
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondThe world's greatest rock n' roll band
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondRonnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs live on stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMick and Ronnie on stage together at the Linc
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondDressed for the occasion
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMick Jagger struts his stuff on stage at the Linc
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondThe great Steve Jordan on drums and the immortal Sir Keef on guitar
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondRonnie Wood and Darryl Jones on stage in South Philly
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondStart me up!
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondHere's looking at YOU, Philly
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondThe Rolling Stones perform live on stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondSteve Jordan on drums and Keith Richards on guitar
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondKeith Richards and Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondTHE STONES!!!!
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMick Jagger struts his stuff on stage at the Linc
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs live on stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondKeith Richards and Darryl Jones on stage at the Linc
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondRonnie Wood smiles at the Philadelphia crowd
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondOne of the greatest living entertainers in the world: Mick Jagger
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondRonnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs live on stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondMick Jagger smiles at the crowd in South Philly
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondThat's a massive stage!
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
The Rolling Stones in Philadelphia
Bill RaymondRolling Stones merch booth at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
June 11th, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field
