I first started listening to INXS in the late 1980s. My mom always bought me Smash Hits magazine, which was the internet into UK, Irish, and Aussie music at that time. Kick was one of the albums I had, along with a few others a student could afford back then.
In 1993, I had a huge crush on a guy I knew because he resembled Michael. In 1996, I began university in Melbourne with INXS constantly playing on my CD player.
One memory has stayed with me all these years. After my semester exams on 22 November 1997, I was cleaning my room. I was standing on a chair, putting books on the top shelf, when the radio broke the devastating news. I remember freezing in disbelief, climbing down quickly, and sitting myself down. It felt impossible to take in. 1997 was heartbreaking in so many ways.
Just last week, I came across a video of Michael online and have been revisiting his stories and legacy ever since. Even now, it’s hard to believe he’s gone. My thoughts are with those he touched most deeply, especially his family and loved ones.
This year, I had hoped to make a pilgrimage back to Australia, although I revisit it quite regularly, to mark 30 years since I first made it my second home. But that isn’t possible. Then I realized there is another significant 30th anniversary next year for me, which also coincides with Michael’s. We await.
You’re a legend, Michael. You always were, and you always will be.
Heaps of love,
Deanna
In 1993, I had a huge crush on a guy I knew because he resembled Michael. In 1996, I began university in Melbourne with INXS constantly playing on my CD player.
One memory has stayed with me all these years. After my semester exams on 22 November 1997, I was cleaning my room. I was standing on a chair, putting books on the top shelf, when the radio broke the devastating news. I remember freezing in disbelief, climbing down quickly, and sitting myself down. It felt impossible to take in. 1997 was heartbreaking in so many ways.
Just last week, I came across a video of Michael online and have been revisiting his stories and legacy ever since. Even now, it’s hard to believe he’s gone. My thoughts are with those he touched most deeply, especially his family and loved ones.
This year, I had hoped to make a pilgrimage back to Australia, although I revisit it quite regularly, to mark 30 years since I first made it my second home. But that isn’t possible. Then I realized there is another significant 30th anniversary next year for me, which also coincides with Michael’s. We await.
You’re a legend, Michael. You always were, and you always will be.
Heaps of love,
Deanna