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Wham
Wham! was a British pop music duo. Wham may also refer to: Places * Wham, North Yorkshire, England, a hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom * Wham, Louisiana, an unincorporated community, United States Stations * WHAM (AM), a talk radio station in Rochester, New York * WHAM-TV, the ABC television affiliate in Rochester, New York Other uses * ''Wham!'' (comic), a British comic of the 1960s * ''Whaam!'', a Roy Lichtenstein painting * Wham Stadium, home ground of Accrington Stanley F.C. * Whole Health Action Management, a peer-led intervention to facilitate self-management to reach health goals * Winning hearts and minds * Wisconsin H-Alpha Mapper, a telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory * Women's Health Action and Mobilization, an activist organization based in New York City * ''Wham!'', a UK music programme by Jack Good, started in 1960 * "Wham!", a song by Lonnie Mack from ''The Wham of that Memphis Man'' People with the surname * D. Wham, a member o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham!
Wham! (briefly known in the US as Wham! U.K.) were an English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981. The duo consisted of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. They became one of the most commercially successful pop acts of the 1980s, selling more than 30 million certified records worldwide from 1982 to 1986. Influenced by funk and soul music and presenting themselves as disaffected youth, Wham!'s 1983 debut album ''Fantastic'' addressed the United Kingdom's unemployment problem and teen angst over adulthood. Their second studio album ''Make It Big'' in 1984 was a worldwide pop smash hit, charting at number one in both the UK and the United States. Associated with the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US, the singles from the album—"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", "Everything She Wants" and "Careless Whisper"—all topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 1985, Wham! made a highly publicised 10-day visit to China, the first by a Western pop group. The event was seen as a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham! (comic)
''Wham!'' was a weekly British comics magazine published by Odhams Press. It ran for 187 issues from 20 June 1964 to 13 January 1968, when it merged into its sister title '' Pow!'' Created by veteran cartoonist Leo Baxendale, ''Wham!'' was structured like a typical British comic in the mould of ''The Beano'', but it was distinguished by "a racy and anarchic new breed" of humour that inspired later British strips. The initial success of ''Wham!'' prompted the creation of sister titles '' Smash!'' and '' Pow!'' with similar intent; these, in turn, led to the formation of Odhams' Power Comics line, featuring reprints of American Marvel Comics superhero stories. ''Wham!'' included short instalments of ''The Fantastic Four''. Overview Odhams' line of "juveniles" (i.e., comics) were managed by Alf Wallace, who had been brought over from Fleetway Publications (formerly Amalgamated Press), both parts of the same Mirror Group. Odhams competed for readers with DC Thomson, publisher of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Wham (American Football)
Tom Wham (born 1944) is a designer of board games who has also produced artwork, including that for his own games. Career Early life and Guidon Games Born in Chester, Illinois, Wham worked a variety of odd jobs during his early adult life. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he worked for the Guidon Games hobby shop in Maine where he got his first game, a variant on a Civil War naval miniatures campaign, published. One of Wham's books was published in the same series of "Wargaming with Miniatures" books from Guidon Games that began in 1971 with ''Chainmail''. In 1972, Wham got a job with Don Lowry at Guidon Games, in the shipping/layout department of ''Campaign'' magazine; there, he co-authored a set of Civil War naval miniature rules, ''Ironclad''. Afterwards he became a prison guard in his hometown, then held an office job in Denver. TSR In May 1977 he began working for TSR, Inc. at their Lake Geneva, Wisconsin headquarters as a general office worker, the company's 13th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dottie Wham
Dorothy Wham (née Stonecipher; January 5, 1925 – October 20, 2019) was an American politician from the state of Colorado. Early life Wham was born on January 5, 1925, as Dorothy Stonecipher, in Centralia, Illinois. She graduated from MacMurray College, earning her bachelor's degree in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Wham, in 1947, and earned her master's degree from the University of Illinois in 1949. In 1950, they moved to Montrose, Colorado, where her husband practiced law. In 1953, Wham and her husband moved to Denver, Colorado where her husband continued to practice law. She became involved in politics in 1952, volunteering for the campaign of moderate Republican presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower, while she first got involved in public policy working on immunization of children. Political career From 1972 to 1980, she served on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Her husband was elected to one term as a state senator from 1976 to 1978. Wham w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wham Of That Memphis Man
''The Wham of That Memphis Man'' is a 1963 album by Lonnie Mack. This album, Mack's first, was recorded in several sessions beginning in March, 1963 and was released by the small Cincinnati label Fraternity Records in October of that year. It reached only #103 on the charts, but music critic Jimmy Guterman ranked it No. 16 in his book ''The 100 Best Rock 'n' Roll Records of All Time.'' Mack is considered a pioneer of virtuoso rock guitar soloing and a key stylistic forerunner of the Blues-rock and Southern rock guitar genres, for his fast-paced instrumental solos, including his 1963 hit singles, "Memphis" and "Wham!" Both of these recordings are found on this album. The album also included several Mack vocals, done primarily in the country-esque blues/gospel style for which Mack became well-known. Regarding the vocals on this album, music critic Bill Millar said: "For consistency and depth of feeling — the best blue-eyed soul is defined by Lonnie Mack's ballads and virtually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Wham
Robert Shanklin Wham (January 18, 1926 – December 21, 2011) was an American lawyer and politician. Background Wham was born in Centralia, Illinois. He married Dorothy Stonecipher in 1947. Wham graduated from University of Illinois College of Law and moved with his wife to Colorado and settled in Montrose, Colorado in 1950 where he practiced law. In 1953, Wham moved to Denver, Colorado, with his wife and family, and served in the office of the Colorado Attorney General. He also served as an assistant United States District Attorney and as the Denver City Attorney. Wham continued to practice law in Denver. Wham served in the Colorado Senate from 1977 to 1980 and was a Republican. His wife Dottie also served in the Colorado General Assembly The Colorado General Assembly is the state legislature of the State of Colorado. It is a bicameral legislature that was created by the 1876 state constitution. Its statutes are codified in the ''Colorado Revised Statutes'' (C.R.S.). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham Bar
The Wham Bar is a confectionery bar produced by Tangerine Confectionery and sold in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. They are thin chew bars with coloured pieces of sherbet inside. Wham Bars are available in a range of flavours including Original (Raspberry), Strawberry, Cola, Brew (a similar flavour to that of Irn-Bru), Extreme Super Sour (Blackcurrant), Sour Apple and Sour Cherry. Most flavours are available in Standard, Mega and Mini sizes. History Wham Bars were introduced in the early 1980s by McCowan's, a Scottish confectionery manufacturer based in Stenhousemuir. At the peak of their popularity, sales of Wham Bars were 30 million per year. In 2009, Wham XTRM Sherbet Dips were added to the range. Each packet includes a blackcurrant lollipop and a sherbet dip. In 2010, the 'Luscious Strawberry' flavour Glam Bar was introduced. On 21 September 2011 it was announced that New McCowans Ltd, the makers of Wham Bars, were going into administration. On 14 Octo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Louis Wham
Fred Louis Wham (June 15, 1884 – February 2, 1967) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois. Education and career Born in Marion County, Illinois, Wham received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1909. He was in private practice in Fort Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas from 1909 to 1915. He was an Assistant Solicitor in the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. from 1915 to 1917. He was in private practice in Centralia, Illinois from 1917 to 1927. Federal judicial service On February 26, 1927, Wham was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois vacated by Judge George W. English. Wham was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 1, 1927, and received his commission the same day. He served as Chief Judge from 1949 to 1956, assuming senior status Senior status is a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol Wham
Carol Anne Wham is a New Zealand scientist and professor of public health nutrition at Massey University. Academic career Wham graduated with a MSc from the University of Otago in 1994 and then moved to the University of Adelaide The University of Adelaide (informally Adelaide University) is a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. The university's main campus is located on N ... to undertake her PhD, with a thesis titled "Changing New Zealanders' attitudes to milk?". She returned to New Zealand, where she has been on the staff of Massey University since 2006. In November 2019 Wham was promoted to full professor in the College of Health at Massey University with effect from 1 January 2020. Selected publications * * * References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wham, Carol Living people Year of birth missing (living people) University of Otago alumni Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whaam!
''Whaam!'' is a 1963 diptych painting by the American artist Roy Lichtenstein. It is one of the best-known works of pop art, and among Lichtenstein's most important paintings. ''Whaam!'' was first exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City in 1963, and purchased by the Tate Gallery, London, in 1966. It has been on permanent display at Tate Modern since 2006. The left-hand panel shows a fighter plane firing a rocket that, in the right-hand panel, hits a second plane which explodes in flames. Lichtenstein adapted the image from several comic-book panels. He transformed his primary source, a panel from a 1962 war comic book, by presenting it as a diptych while altering the relationship of the graphical and narrative elements. ''Whaam!'' is regarded for the temporal, spatial and psychological integration of its two panels. The painting's title is integral to the action and impact of the painting, and displayed in large onomatopoeia in the right panel. Lichtenstein s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham Stadium
The Crown Ground is a multi-use stadium in Accrington, Lancashire, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Accrington Stanley. Opened in 1968, the stadium has a capacity of 5,450. The ground is currently known as the Wham Stadium as part of a three-year £200,000 sponsorship deal with What More UK Ltd. It was previously also named the Fraser Eagle Stadium and the Interlink Express Stadium. Stands/terraces *Jack Barret Memorial Stand: this stand is the newest stand. A terrace used to be in its place until it was knocked down and replaced by the current one whilst Stanley were still in the Northern Premier League. It runs half the length of the pitch. The dugouts are situated here and in the John Smiths Stand. *Clayton End: officially called the Sophia Khan Stand. This the home end. The more vocal Stanley fans known as the Stanley Ultras like to stand here. It is a covered terrace that had a roof added to it at the start of 2007–08. Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham, Louisiana
Wham (also Lieber) is an unincorporated community located in Ouachita Parish Ouachita Parish (French: ''Paroisse d'Ouachita'') is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 160,368. The parish seat is Monroe. The parish was formed in 1807. Ouachita Parish i ..., Louisiana, United States. References Unincorporated communities in Louisiana Unincorporated communities in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana {{Louisiana-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
