source
WHAM! MORE TIME
EXCLUSIVE George and Andrew play reunion gig at Wembley
WHAM! are to reform 20 years after they split.
George Michael, 43, has persuaded exbandmate Andrew Ridgeley to reunite for a Christmas concert at London's Wembley Arena.
They will be joined by their backing singers Pepsi and Shirlie to make it the pop event of the year. Despite George's recent problems - last week he was cautioned for possession of cannabis after being found again slumped asleep at the wheel of his car - he has been determined to persuade Andrew, also 43, to team up with him again.
A friend revealed: "George is thrilled that Andrew's agreed to perform. It was something George had thought about for a long time. He couldn't be happier and can't wait for the gig."
Pop superstar George began his first tour in more than 15 years in Barcelona last month. Critics hailed his return to live performing, with one reviewer noting that although George's "trademark stubble is now greying, he still has one of the finest voices in British pop".
George and Andrew, pictured far left as he is now, first met at Bushey Meads School in Hertfordshire, formed Wham! in 1981 and had 10 Top Ten hits in four years. They became the first Western pop act to tour China, but split in 1986 following a legendary farewell show called The Final at Wembley Stadium.
