Θρήνος για τον George Michael, οι αντιδράσεις των σταρ

Με το θάνατο του George Michael στις 25 Δεκεμβρίου, ένας ακόμη καλλιτέχνης έπεσε θύμα της σκληρότητας του έτους 2016. Ο Michael δεν ήταν ένας οποιοσδήποτε ποπ τραγουδιστής, ήταν ένας τιτάνας των Grammy της δεκαετίας του 1980 και του 1990 που πούλησε 100 εκατομμύρια δίσκους, και υπήρξε στην κορυφή του Billboard Hot 100 όχι λιγότερο από 10 φορές, ως μέλος των Wham! και ως σόλο καλλιτέχνης.

Παρακάτω, θα βρείτε μηνύματα των συναδέλφων του με αντιδράσεις για το θάνατο του τραγουδιστή.

— Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

Paul on George Michael: “George Michael’s sweet soul music will live on even after his sudden death. Having worked with him on a number of occasions his great talent always shone through and his self deprecating sense of humour made the experience even more pleasurable.” — Photo by Mike McCartney, LIVE 8, July 2005 #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeMichael

A photo posted by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney) on Dec 26, 2016 at 2:53am PST

I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend – the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family, friends and all of his fans. @GeorgeMichael #RIP

A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 25, 2016 at 3:24pm PST

Farewell My Friend! ⯑⯑ Another Great Artist leaves us. ⯑Can 2016 Fuck Off NOW?

A video posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Dec 25, 2016 at 5:09pm PST

I remember being in Australia and “When Love Takes Over” was fresh out and he pulled me to the side and expressed how much he loved the record and what a beautiful warm spirit he was! I had to pinch myself because the man that I’d fallen in love with YEARS ago while watching VH1 and seeing “Freedom” for the 1st time! This video Made me freeze with stunning visuals! Thank You for your EXTRAORDINARY gift you shared with the world! We LOVE YOU GEORGE MICHAEL! Rest In Peace! ⯑

A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Dec 25, 2016 at 7:48pm PST

Dear George, gone too soon. It’s so sad. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Love, Neil and Chris x #PetText #RIPGeorgeMichael #icon #RIP

A photo posted by @petshopboys on Dec 26, 2016 at 1:29am PST

What a year… RIP GEORGE MICHAEL … ⯑⯑⯑⯑⯑⯑

— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) December 25, 2016

Faith. Freedom. rip. ⯑⯑2016.

A photo posted by Miguel (@miguel) on Dec 25, 2016 at 8:06pm PST

@GeorgeMichael. Words can’t express how much you and your music meant and means to me. Please play his music as loud as you can today… pic.twitter.com/ojnEircyQM

— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) December 26, 2016

& celebrate one of the most magical, talented, bravest & important figures in music & life as I know it. Your music & message will live on..

— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) December 26, 2016

I would not be the artist I am if it wasn’t for you. @GeorgeMichael

— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) December 26, 2016

George Michael

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— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 26, 2016

We are both deeply saddened by the news of our friend George’s passing. We will never forget you. Love & miss you⯑⯑ RIP xxx https://t.co/2mUM28WuNT

— Bananarama Official (@VivaBananarama) December 26, 2016

I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael’s death. He was such a brilliant talent. I’m so sad.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 25, 2016

Had the pleasure of knowing George Michael in the 80s. Voice of an angel. Now he can sing for them.

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 26, 2016

i bought Listen Without Prejudice the day it came out, which happened to be my 15th birthday. even when i put it on now, hearing the opening chords of “praying for time”—the opening tune, i can picture the exact shade of yellow paint that covered my teenage bedroom. it all comes back to me in pure technicolour. that’s how much of a mark that song left on me. i had never heard a musical language quite like that before. later, when i discovered the 70’s masterworks of Stevie Wonder, i started to understand where George got it from. but at that point, to my naive musical knowledge, it blew the doors open. it prepared me for Stevie in a way. later on, as a DJ in hip-hop clubs in New York City in the late 90’s, George/Wham’s “Everything She Wants” was one of maybe three or four tunes by white artists that you could follow MJ, Frankie Beverly or Roy Ayers with. the keyboard lick from “Father Figure” comprised the bones for the Jungle Bros.’ classic, underground club destroyer “J Beez Comin’ Through”. So while “Faith” and the like made George a global phenom, another side of his genius as singer, writer, producer and arranger made him a bonafide giant of soul music. as did most soul afficionados, George had a huge affinity for the music of Amy Winehouse. i imagine he felt more than a little kindred spiritness to some of the personal stuff too. Anyway, as a result of my ties to Amy, he called me once. i was on holiday exactly around this time 9 years ago. he told me he had a few soulful tunes left off of Faith that he never got to finish and asked if i would be interested in working on them. i remember one of the songs was absolutely flooring, as good as any pop/soul ballad of the era. i said of course i would be interested—all the while in complete disbelief that i was actually on the phone with GEORGE MICHAEL. i don’t know why, for some reason it never materialized. i hope one day i might get to, but i really dreamed of being in the room with him while i did. this is a tough day in a brutal year. but i’m so grateful for what he left us xxx

A photo posted by Mark Ronson (@iammarkronson) on Dec 25, 2016 at 4:49pm PST

RIP George Michael. I can’t believe it. Such an incredible singer and a lovely human being, far too young to leave us #georgemichael

— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) December 25, 2016

” @maryjblige and @georgemichael ~ their remake of #steviewonder’s AS says it all to me..” #georgemichael “ALWAYS!!!” ⯑⯑ pic.twitter.com/Fy3wx2PJWE

— MAXWELL (@_MAXWELL_) December 26, 2016

Very sad to hear that George Michael passed. He was a very talented musician and singer. Love & mercy to his family, friends and fans.

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) December 25, 2016

Miss you already! Thank you for your radical activism in the LGBTQ community! Love you always! @happyhippiefdn pic.twitter.com/nBCxjEstDo

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 26, 2016

I never told him (mainly because I thought I’d freak him out) but #georgemichael has always been such an influence on me. As a child, his was the first voice I could pick out of the sea of voices I heard on the radio. Before I knew anything about him, I knew his voice. As an adult, I cried when I saw him in concert. His songs and his voice helped to teach me how to sing. I will forever regret not letting him know…Thank you, George, for giving the world your gifts…may you rest in peace.

A photo posted by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Dec 25, 2016 at 5:05pm PST