Wham!'s 1985 China 'Heist' Was the Ultimate Pop Culture Gamble
Wham! 10 Days in China director Mike Christie reveals the story behind George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's historic 1985 concerts and the duo's enduring legacy.
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