since i first heard just keep walking, the music of INXS has had a huge influence in my life. i was so proud to watch “our boys” climb the ladder of success as the music continued to grow and get better, and i despaired as i watched michael from afar crash & burn. this anniversary brings me back to a dark, dark day for me in 1997. i was deeply distressed at michael's passing & the way it played out in the media. i decided to also crash & burn but somehow i survived & today i love life. i love watching INXS continue to grow because i believe michael would have approved whole-heartedly.