Guestbook

Here we are. 15 years. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was away at school and read it in the paper. Hard to believe. Made Thanksgiving hard and it overshadowed Freddie Mercurys anniversary that year. These and the anniversaries of two former Beatles within three weeks time of each other make this time of year a bit hard for me. At least we have the music and memories to immortalise Michael and the others forever.

Tribute to Michael Hutchence
by Sharen Van Fossen

Michael Hutchence's phenomenal and timeless legacy is best understood by his profound music. Michael, you're our Shining Star, The Messenger, The Loved One who was Heaven Sent. You taught us to have Faith In Each Other. You truly cared about others, led a Wild Life with Good and Bad Times, and kept Searching for the One Thing of What Love Is. You were so much larger than life, and we loved to Hear That Sound of your incredible voice, heart-felt lyrics, and unique songs that transcended traditional music.

Regrettably, with fame came the unrelenting thunder and Tiny Daggers of a media storm and personal strife that Cut Your Roses Down, and you're the one Who Pays The Price. Very few realized you were Just A Man and how much you suffered inside. Tragically, you had Not Enough Time on Earth, as you felt you couldn't Put The Pieces Back Together of your shattered life and didn't see the Possibilities other than to Kill The Pain and Slide Away.

You prophetically sang in Never Tear Us Apart: “I told you if we could fly, cause we all have wings, but some of us don't know why”. We hope you were able to Make Your Peace and obtain Freedom Deep within you.

You greatly loved your Beautiful Girl, Tiger, as she was Everything to you. It's unfortunate that you're not here to share your life with her.

Michael, you're sadly missed and you will never Disappear in our hearts. All Around, you have made the world a better place with The Gift of your beautiful voice and extraordinary music that's still Calling All Nations and continues to touch the lives of millions. You will Stay Forever Young and your legacy will live on forever.

Dear Michael
On the 15th year since your passing on 22 November 1997, I wish to send my deepest condolences firstly, to your beauitful daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily (your Dad and Late Mother Paula Yates would be so proud of you); secondly to Michael's family whose sorrow I can't imagine and to friends and fans the world over my deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you all. To the band “INXS” - Andrew, Tim & Jon Farriss, Garry Gary Beers and Kirk Pengilly your sorrow must be hard hit, but, without your musical artist genius that made INXS with Michael - the world would never have gotten to know Michael at all - so thank you for making such dynamic music that placed Michael on the world stage and into the hearts of people all over the world.
I will be at the Sydney, Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens at 12:30pm tomorrow (22 November) to pay my respects and thank Michael for showing me how to be brave, never give up your dream and to always give to others. See you tomorrow Mike. Love Christine Burton

I was born in 1986.Sadly,I was only 11 years old when Michael passed.I wish I'd been born earlier and had the chance to meet him and see him live.I love inxs' music so much!Michael you are my idol and inspiration!Your music is such a comfort!Thank you.Miss you Michael,you will never be forgotten.

Hi Mario, Jacqui & Ian this message is to you - not for the guest book. I have really tried to contact inxs manager, promoters family / friends to see if they are ok with having an official memorial service at the Northern Sub. Memorial Gardens - but I can't contact anyone for their wishes or permission.
I don't know why but this year - 15th - seems more signifant to me then any other and recently people I have spoken to around the Nothern Suburbs who new the band don't know about the memorial.
I not sure exactly what should be done or what anyone wants to happen, but, I feel Michael's 15th year since his death should not go unnoticed by the very place where Inxs began.
I'd like to have some sort of memorial service - a lot of people who went to Davidson High School and watched/danced to Michael & Inxs in the early days live around here still.
The date of his death is Thursday 22 - and I will be at 12:30.
But, many people will be at work and, may wish to attend a memorial - so I was thinking of making the date 2 pm 25 Nov Sunday. Play some of Inxs hits (though my computer doesn't sound that great)- if Inxs managers / promoters wish to get involved they could also promote the 25th anniverisary of the album “Kick”. I don't have money to promote such a memorial service or how to exactly organise it - so would need some help.
I was thinking of contacting radio stations to advertise it and the local papers and maybe Sydney morning herald. It would great if any family, friends band wish to part-take or attend -say some words. But I don't know if this is what his family or band members would wish to do.
Could you urgently send me a reply - as if people do wish to remind Sydney about this amazing person that, with Inxs, promoted Australians to the world and the incredible talent Michael Hutchence was and how he still now is so dearly remembered by old friends/ fans and new young fans.

Please tell me what you wish - if you wish me to do nothing - I will abide by that and just attend on 22 Nov by myself.

Thank you for keeping this guestbook running and if you even need any help in caring for Michael's Memorial garden site I can help - I live fairly close by.
Yours sincerely
Christine Burton

I remember I was given the privilege of writing the first ever message in this message book some 14 years ago. There has been hundreds of thousands of messages since then for dear Michael. In a few more days I will be completing the 15th Memorial Message in the News section which will mark 15 years. I am hoping for some special inspiration to honour our dear Michael.

When I'm sad and blue I watch the concert of Wembley or listen to the great music of Michael. He was such a wonderful singer that I miss him a lot. INXS has never been the same for me after he passed away.
R.I.P Michael !

the years go buy but your memory never fades you were a beautiful talented boy who left us to soon for the first 2 years after your passing i couldnt listen to inxs at all it was to.painful the pain has faded but the sadness hasnt but you live on through the music you left us and through that i celebrate your life missed and always loved.

Such a painstakenly beautiful site dedicated to ,now, Michael & his parents. I thank youu Mario,Jacqui & Ian. Much Love, Laura Beth Tomasetti.

2 years ago i saw a documentary on tv about Micheal. After that i have been a big fan.I know every song now.Seen every video on the internet.Read books by his mom, sister,brother, and inxs.I wish i could have seen him in concert.Thank you micheal for the great music you left us.oxox

Michael my friend, its nearly 15 years since i last saw you. You were so full of life on that stage, you ooze sex appeal, you knew what you were doing to all your fans when you were performing. My god you were brilliant, sexy, everything a sex god was. But 15 years later, i still cry, i want to feel your arm around my waist again, i want to look into your eyes again as i did then in 93. I wish i had the power to turn the clocks back, i would be at your door on 22nd Nov 1997, i would be your friend at your darkest time, i would have waited till you had your phone call from Paula, i would have been there for you. Im sorry i wasnt, so sorry no one could help you. But thankyou for everything you did. You are and always will be my No 1. My piece of heaven, my man. Love you forever. X

Thank you for your wonderfull music. My heart goes open, when i listen your songs. Thanks