A Brief Encounter: Revisiting Wham! 's Surreal 1985 Tour of China The story of Wham! 's ill fated 1985 tour of China is a fascinating one, marked by cultural misunderstandings and awkward encounters.
Andrew Ridgeley's recent reminiscences about the trip have reignited interest in this bizarre chapter in pop history.
As the first Western pop act to play in mainland China, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were met with a mixture of fascination and suspicion by the Chinese authorities.