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George Michael on stage at London's newly opened Wembley Stadium Saturday June 9, 2007. The concert is the first major concert at the stadium and forms part of his European tour. (AP Photo/Irina Kalashnikova)

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George Michael to play US Airways Arena in June

By Chris Hansen Orf, Get Out

March 24, 2008

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George Michael, the former leader of ‘80s Brit pop duo Wham! and a multimillion-selling solo artist, will bring his first American tour in 17 years to Phoenix's US Airways Arena on Sunday, June 22, it was announced today.

Michael — who has been a tabloid staple in recent years for his troubles behind the wheel, marijuana abuse and a Beverly Hills arrest for lewd conduct in 1998 — is coming off the successful European swing of his “25 Live” tour. Michael, 44, will play 22 shows on these shores in a seven-week period, kicking off the tour in San Diego on June 17 and wrapping things up in Sunrise, Fla., on Aug. 3.

With Wham!, the singer scored No. 1 hits with “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” and “Careless Whisper” (both in 1984), and as a solo artist Michael landed four straight singles, including “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “One More Try” and "Monkey,” at No. 1 between 1987and 1988.

Michael’s last studio disc, “Patience,” was released in 2004.

Tickets for the US Airways Arena show, priced from $50-$120, go on sale 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, at the US Airways box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at livenation.com.

Contact Chris Hansen Orf by email, or phone (480) 898-5684

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