What George Michael’s career meant for music and sexuality

Name: What George Michael’s career meant for music and sexuality
Uploaded: 2016-12-27T00:16:45Z
Duration: P391S
Description: One of pop’s biggest stars in the 1980s and '90s, George Michael died on Sunday at age 53. Michael shot to fame as a member of the duo Wham! and then embarked upon a successful solo career. Tim Teeman of The Daily Beast joins William Brangham to discuss Michael's music and personal struggles, his openness about his sexuality and the legacy he leaves behind.

Clip: 12/26/2016 | 6m 31s

One of pop’s biggest stars in the 1980s and '90s, George Michael died on Sunday at age 53. Michael shot to fame as a member of the duo Wham! and then embarked upon a successful solo career. Tim Teeman of The Daily Beast joins William Brangham to discuss Michael's music and personal struggles, his openness about his sexuality and the legacy he leaves behind.

Aired: 12/26/16

Rating: NR

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