To my beloved stepson Michael. This twenty-second year of your passing has seen your star shine even more brightly then ever,  if that could be possible. I, plus a myriad of fans, new and old have had the very great pleasure of viewing Richard Lowenstein’s critically acclaimed documentary entitled “Mystify”. In it Richard has exposed the man behind the rock god, and what a sensitive soul resided there. Of all the words written and the films produced, this documentary produced with honesty and integrity, comes closest to revealing the real Michael Hutchence. Fans have also had the added bonus of viewing the cinema release of “Live Baby Live” showcasing INXS at its zenith. Shine on dearest Michael.

Susie Hutchence

“MYSTIFY”, the highly acclaimed film documentary centred on the real life of Michael Hutchence will air on ABC and iview on Sunday 24 November at 8.40pm AEDT. Grammy award winning INXS video Producer Richard Lowenstein formed part of a larger production team that painstakingly researched and obtain footage never before seen by the general public. Richard waited 22 years before releasing his own private footage of Michael along with private footage from Kylie, Helena, Michele Bennett, the Hutchence family and other close friends. INXS licensed their music to Lowenstein to enrich the documentary with unforgettable tracks written and recorded by Michael as well as collaborations with other band members and various other notable artists. It is an honest and accurate appraisal and a final and definitive work celebrating the music and life of Michael. It provides previously unreleased information that helps one appreciate the enormous stress Michael was under leading up to his sudden and tragic death. The world television premiere will be broadcast in Australia by the government station, ABC on Sunday 24th November, 2019 at 8:40 pm.

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You remain in our hearts with love, gratitude, and deepest respect. We cherish very fond memories of your beautiful soul.

Happy birthday my fellow Aquarian.
You are forever loved and forever missed, but your beautiful voice and lyrics live on.

Love, Susie
(Your ever so proud Step-Mother)

When we celebrate a birthday, we celebrate a precious birth that took place on a miracle day.

On 22^nd January 1960 Michael Kelland Hutchence became part of that miracle of life. He became part of a lineage of parents, grandparents, great parents that stretches back in an unbroken line for thousands upon thousands of years. The miracle of Tiger Lily means that lineage is able to continue. Nothing is more precious than a birth, and each consecutive birthday is progressively more precious.

It is wonderful to celebrate Michael’s birthday today because it celebrates life, his life. We all wish he was here to celebrate as many birthdays as possible, but we totally dwell on the joy he brought his parents, step parent Susie, brother Rhett and sister Tina… and the joy he continues to bring us all that admire Michael and his incredibly uplifting music.

Michael, your birthday indeed is a wonderful day to celebrate with thankfulness the time you had, the time we had and the legacy we continue to feel from your art and your personhood.

Happy birthday Michael, and God rest you well.