I don't know what has brought this about , but I just feel a need to convey this experience to you. It 's almost mystic. I have been a hard rock music fan since I was 8 or 9. I have just recently for some reason been extremely turned on by the music of INXS. So much so that I was given a IPOD for my birthday , and out of all the classic rock and roll I downloaded , INXS's music just hit a strong cord in me. To the point that I sat up last night listening to Michael's music most of the night , as well as right now while sending this message. Well , here is the part that put goose bumps on me: I got the IPOD that I downloaded so much INXS on yesterday for my birthday. I am 51 years old , also born Jan. 22 , 1960 and was a swimmer in my youth.. For what its worth Michael still lives through his music even to old rockers like myself. I extend my most heart felt condolences for his passing..