I was 12 years old when I first heard Listen Like Thieves. I was hooked. The next year Kick was released and not just me, but my older sis and about everyone else in the world went nuts. I saw INXS for the first time as they were the first band to ever play at the locally famous Fiddlers Green (now Coors) Ampitheater. I was 14 years old. It was to this day one of the greatest concerts ever. I met a crazy french girl who gave me beer and made out with me...hey I was 14 it couldn;t get any better.
I saw INXS a few more times over the years. One year, for the Full Moon Dirty Hearts tour I again brought a date as well as my older sis and another friend to the show. Afterwards we waited outside to try and meet the band. We knew they had a show the next night in Colorado Springs as my step-sis was going to that one. They fileterd out into their vans and headed to the airport. We, as well as a few other cars followed at a safe distance and a high rate of speed to the airport. They had a private jet waiting and we all clammored at the fence to get their attention. Which we did, Michael started to head over but a manager type fellow stoped him and redirected him towards the plane. This manager came over and it did happen to be a girls birthday so they took her shirt to the plane and the band signed it. After that, Michael emerged from the plane, waved and smiled. Everyone knew that he was thankful for us being such big fans and we were all excited that he took the time to acknowledge us even if it was from afar.
The last I saw them July 22, 1997, I still have the ticket stubb. Another incredibly great show. I remember taking my sis and her friend and barrelling my way down the aisle with them in tow to get them up against the stage. It meant the world to them to reach up and grab Michael (sorry, but isn't that what all the ladies wanted to do?).
Sadly I also remember going to my then girlfirend, now Fiance's house and reading the news on the on MTV. I was heart broken, the band that brought me through my teenage years, the singer that I though was so talented was gone.
The weeks following Michaels death I remember going to the bars and every jukebox was playing Never Tear Us Apart and the whole bar was singing along. I realized everyone was touched by Michaels talents and the music of INXS.
I still own every album from INXS to the Anthology. I still listen regularly and every now and then you'd hear me taering along the highway with one of their songs cranked up as loud as the stereo will go.
I saw INXS a few more times over the years. One year, for the Full Moon Dirty Hearts tour I again brought a date as well as my older sis and another friend to the show. Afterwards we waited outside to try and meet the band. We knew they had a show the next night in Colorado Springs as my step-sis was going to that one. They fileterd out into their vans and headed to the airport. We, as well as a few other cars followed at a safe distance and a high rate of speed to the airport. They had a private jet waiting and we all clammored at the fence to get their attention. Which we did, Michael started to head over but a manager type fellow stoped him and redirected him towards the plane. This manager came over and it did happen to be a girls birthday so they took her shirt to the plane and the band signed it. After that, Michael emerged from the plane, waved and smiled. Everyone knew that he was thankful for us being such big fans and we were all excited that he took the time to acknowledge us even if it was from afar.
The last I saw them July 22, 1997, I still have the ticket stubb. Another incredibly great show. I remember taking my sis and her friend and barrelling my way down the aisle with them in tow to get them up against the stage. It meant the world to them to reach up and grab Michael (sorry, but isn't that what all the ladies wanted to do?).
Sadly I also remember going to my then girlfirend, now Fiance's house and reading the news on the on MTV. I was heart broken, the band that brought me through my teenage years, the singer that I though was so talented was gone.
The weeks following Michaels death I remember going to the bars and every jukebox was playing Never Tear Us Apart and the whole bar was singing along. I realized everyone was touched by Michaels talents and the music of INXS.
I still own every album from INXS to the Anthology. I still listen regularly and every now and then you'd hear me taering along the highway with one of their songs cranked up as loud as the stereo will go.