Living on the outskirts of Atlanta, GA. I was & still able to attend great concerts. Back in the early 90s (wow, it seems so long ago), INXS was touring here in Atlanta. Being a poor college student, working several jobs, I put my head to it & went to the local radio station(99X-99.7FM) where they were interviewing Michael & Tim.
I waited quietly & patiently in the hallway, hoping for a quick glimpse of the man & the band mates that I had been listening to for years. Suddenly, Michael & Tim come through the doors, their agent? was with them & some PR people too I guess.
I stood there feeling like I had been dumb-struck. There he was! Michael! in the flesh...all the concerts that I had been to- so far away & now within arm's reach of Michael. GASP.
I had my Kodak recylable camera flash ready to go...and then I just asked, “May I have my photo made with you? and your autograph?- that is if you could spare a few moments?” I was in awe, I had thought of things to ask Michael, but it all drained away, I felt like a little school girl as I asked for an autograph & a photo to be made. Well, not only did I get my request fulfilled, but Michael had put his arm around me as the photo was being made. I nearly fainted! Plus, I got a (free) pair of concert tickets for that night. I really nearly fainted!
I kept the pen that Michael & Tim used, the autographed paper, the ticket stubs...but the camera ate up my photo with Michael. I was angry & sad at the same time.
Michael, I miss you...I miss hearing you & the guys with your music. I still own the very first INXS album, on cassette tape, that I ever bought. INXS' music brought me through some hard times & through some “good times”. God Bless you, the band mates, friends & your family. I denied your death for a long time & finally got the courage up to see if there was a wonderful website like this available. Thanks to your father for his insight & sharing of his personal thoughts for this page. It helps me & I know many other fans to realize that you are gone.
I waited quietly & patiently in the hallway, hoping for a quick glimpse of the man & the band mates that I had been listening to for years. Suddenly, Michael & Tim come through the doors, their agent? was with them & some PR people too I guess.
I stood there feeling like I had been dumb-struck. There he was! Michael! in the flesh...all the concerts that I had been to- so far away & now within arm's reach of Michael. GASP.
I had my Kodak recylable camera flash ready to go...and then I just asked, “May I have my photo made with you? and your autograph?- that is if you could spare a few moments?” I was in awe, I had thought of things to ask Michael, but it all drained away, I felt like a little school girl as I asked for an autograph & a photo to be made. Well, not only did I get my request fulfilled, but Michael had put his arm around me as the photo was being made. I nearly fainted! Plus, I got a (free) pair of concert tickets for that night. I really nearly fainted!
I kept the pen that Michael & Tim used, the autographed paper, the ticket stubs...but the camera ate up my photo with Michael. I was angry & sad at the same time.
Michael, I miss you...I miss hearing you & the guys with your music. I still own the very first INXS album, on cassette tape, that I ever bought. INXS' music brought me through some hard times & through some “good times”. God Bless you, the band mates, friends & your family. I denied your death for a long time & finally got the courage up to see if there was a wonderful website like this available. Thanks to your father for his insight & sharing of his personal thoughts for this page. It helps me & I know many other fans to realize that you are gone.