What happened to Pepsi from Pepsi and Shirley?
Pepsi ran a gift shop in Wellington, New Zealand for several years, and then briefly lived in Norwich with her husband, Jame Crockett. She is now running a charter sailing business in St. Lucia, West Indies, with her husband James Crockett.
When did Pepsi and Shirlie leave Wham?
Pepsi & Shirlie went on hiatus in 1989, but briefly returned in 2000 to record backing vocals on the UK number one Geri Halliwell hit “Bag It Up”. The duo also reunited to perform for the Here and Now 10th Anniversary tour which kicked off on 24 June 2011.
Was shirlie and Pepsi part of Wham?
Shirlie Holliman
Pepsi DeMacque
Pepsi & Shirlie/Members
Bastions of 80s pop jubilance, Pepsi & Shirlie travelled the world as dancers and backing singers for Wham!. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley enlisted their school friend Shirlie Holliman, before Helen “Pepsi” DeMacque joined for Wham!’s short but wildly successful career from 1982 to 1986.
Is Dee C Lee Pepsi?
The following year (1983), Dee C. Lee began her work with Paul Weller in the Style Council, and was replaced by Helen ‘Pepsi’ DeMacque. Holliman and DeMacque would later record as Pepsi & Shirlie. Wham!
Is Martin Kemp married to Pepsi?
Martin Kemp is married to both Pepsi and Shirlie.
Did Pepsi and Shirley sing with OMD?
Pepsi & Shirlie are an English pop duo group formed in London in 1985….
| Pepsi & Shirlie | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1985–1991 2000 2011–present |
| Labels | Polydor Records |
| Associated acts | Wham!, Dee C. Lee, Mike Oldfield |
| Members | Helen DeMacque Shirlie Holliman |
What was Pepsi and Shirlie biggest hit?
In 1987, they released their debut single “Heartache”, which was produced by Phil Fearon and Tambi Fernando and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. “Heartache” also peaked at number two on the American dance charts. The follow-up single, “Goodbye Stranger”, produced by Fernando and Pete Hammond, reached No.
What group was Martin Kemps wife?
Wham!
Personal life. Kemp has been married to Shirlie Holliman since 1988. Holliman is a former backing singer of the group Wham! and one half of the 1980s pop duo, Pepsi & Shirlie. The couple have a daughter, Harley Moon (born 1989) and a son, Roman (born 1993).
Did Shirley date Andrew Ridgeley?
Holliman intended to train as a horse riding instructor, but after she developed hay fever at age 18 and with nothing else to do, her then boyfriend Andrew Ridgeley suggested she come and dance while he and his friend George Michael’s band played a local gig.
How did Shirley know George Michael?
“His family are very, very private. I have known them for many years, as I did George. It was George who played Cupid to Shirlie and Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp by setting them up on a blind date in the 1980s. They went on to marry and George became godfather to their two children Roman, 26, and Harley Moon, 28.