George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were school pals whose pop project became an international sensation in the mid-‘80s. They were initially pegged as fast-talking “bad boys” dabbling in the then-nascent genre of hip-hop, but Wham!'s second album, Make It Big, showcased the duo's shift toward blue-eyed soul, with the resentful “Everything She Wants” anchored by a robo-funk bassline and Michael showcasing his voice's majesty on the wrenching “Careless Whisper”. Short-lived but brilliant, with pulsing pop that reflected the neon sheen of the decade, Wham! left a legacy that still burns bright.