Wham! It’s George Michael the taverna star... or is it?

Published: 29 July, 2010
by DAN CARRIER

IT caused the sort of fuss he was used to when he was one half of 1980s pop band Wham – and also made it a special birthday for a lucky fan.

George Michael, who lives in Highgate, was the star of a surprise gig at Greek restaurant the Carob Tree. The eaterie, at the corner of Swains Lane and Highgate Road, was booked by a couple for an 80-strong birthday party – and they had persuaded their well-known friend to provide entertainment.

Neighbour Craig Braun said: “A crowd gathered outside and were taking pictures through the windows. He did the tune Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me and it sounded great.”

Carob Tree owner Louis Loizou said the couple who booked the restaurant had asked if they could have live music. He said: “They did not say who the entertainer would be. We were so busy serving people and cooking food, I didn’t pay much attention to the singer.”

Indeed, he would not confirm whether it was in fact the megastar. He said: “Whether it was really George or a very, very good impersonator, I wouldn’t want to say.”