George Michael started his career as a teen idol--his duo Wham! topped the charts and ruled MTV in the early eighties. His later solo work was often provocative but always pop perfection and it brought him critical acclaim, worldwide superstardom, a little bit of controversy, and a pioneering role as a social activist on behalf of LGBT and HIV and AIDS causes. We're celebrating the too-short life of George Michael with his hits, collaborations, and the artists he inspired.