Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Penning a series of pop hits from such an early age, George Michael had a sixth sense when it came to identifying a ...

The 1980s was a decade of transition and variety for music. Rock and roll thrived under the guise of the heavy metal label, ...

Since his passing in 2016, George Michael has been remembered as one of the most iconic vocalists in history, both as a solo artist as well as part of the pop duo Wham! While his work in Wham! might ...

David Austin was with George Michael since the start of his musical journey. Their mothers were best friends and the two would often record themselves covering some of their radio favorites like Elton ...