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Grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated in 1995. You defined the sound for a significant part of my late childhood. Now that music is so ubiquitously available with Spotify and Apple Music, I’ve rediscovered INXS and now I find myself filled with emotion as I remember your departure from us. You made me want to have long hair as a young adult (and so I did). You participated in making me want to be a musician, and so I did...poorly (I’m a software engineer today by trade but sing, play guitar, and do music production in pure amateur fashion).
I feel anger, sadness, love, and nostalgia when hearing your voice and seeing your pictures and videos. After having children of my own that struggled with mental illness, I go through all the “what if’s” that I’m sure your family has invariably gone through a million times since your death, and I’m angry for them...but I also grieve and sympathize for you even today, although I didn’t know you personally, but I absolutely knew an important part of you. I know you live on, both figuratively AND literally, and I subsequently pray that you have come into eternal light and I pray for the family you left behind. We love you Michael and celebrate you with your music that you blessed us with...and perhaps that’s enough to redeem the pain that took you from us far too early. God bless you and keep you. Keep singing and dancing where you are good sir.
I feel anger, sadness, love, and nostalgia when hearing your voice and seeing your pictures and videos. After having children of my own that struggled with mental illness, I go through all the “what if’s” that I’m sure your family has invariably gone through a million times since your death, and I’m angry for them...but I also grieve and sympathize for you even today, although I didn’t know you personally, but I absolutely knew an important part of you. I know you live on, both figuratively AND literally, and I subsequently pray that you have come into eternal light and I pray for the family you left behind. We love you Michael and celebrate you with your music that you blessed us with...and perhaps that’s enough to redeem the pain that took you from us far too early. God bless you and keep you. Keep singing and dancing where you are good sir.
Im not sure, I just finished watching the Never Tear Us Apart documentary. I have listened to INXS my whole life, mostly passively. I would have been 3 when Michael Passed. Seemingly randomly listening to their album today. Got recommended to watch their doco this night. I have never cryed for someone I have personally never known before. I feel like I knew him, I feel like we were mates since birth. Your a great father mate. Respect, for the love you give your son. I believe he would be stoked.
Thanks Michael - just heard Dont Change. I’ve been married 19 years, my beautiful wife seen you in the early 90s, I guess you sang to her or met eyes long ago - she has the fondest memory of you bro -
Love the music you’ve left behind - thank you
Eric
Love the music you’ve left behind - thank you
Eric
Dear Michael,
I’m 16 years old. I was never alive when you were, but I listen to your music every day. I’ve learnt about you and your history through my dad, my mum, through news stories, documentaries, tv shows, and most importantly, I’ve learnt about you through your own voice and your own words in your music. Listening to INXS now, I just wanted to say how thankful I am that a soul like you ever walked on this Earth. You left the most amazing footprint and you were a truly talented artist that left an everlasting impression on so many lives. If I could choose any day to go back in time to, it would be one where I could jump up and down in unison with an entire audience as INXS music pumps through the ground and as you’re up there on that stage living in the moment. Your words have brought me joy when things have looked dark and it’s calmed me when I’ve been anxious.
You will never be forgotten in my mind and I’m sure it is the same for so many others. Thank you, Michael, for all that you have given to all of us and for blessing us with your gift of music ❤️
I’m 16 years old. I was never alive when you were, but I listen to your music every day. I’ve learnt about you and your history through my dad, my mum, through news stories, documentaries, tv shows, and most importantly, I’ve learnt about you through your own voice and your own words in your music. Listening to INXS now, I just wanted to say how thankful I am that a soul like you ever walked on this Earth. You left the most amazing footprint and you were a truly talented artist that left an everlasting impression on so many lives. If I could choose any day to go back in time to, it would be one where I could jump up and down in unison with an entire audience as INXS music pumps through the ground and as you’re up there on that stage living in the moment. Your words have brought me joy when things have looked dark and it’s calmed me when I’ve been anxious.
You will never be forgotten in my mind and I’m sure it is the same for so many others. Thank you, Michael, for all that you have given to all of us and for blessing us with your gift of music ❤️
Conocí a Michael en mi adolescencia. Vivo en una pequeña ciudad de un hermoso y pequeño país. El era mi ídolo, decoré mi cuarto con fotos de él. Soy de la generación del `78. No había internet, y el CD recién comenzaba. Así que recuerdo con mucha ternura cuando mi padre me regalo mi primer "cassette" de INXS. Yo estaba feliz....
Michael ocupa un lugar muy hermoso en mi vida, su voz me llega a mi alma... Se extraña su risa....
Así que Michael donde sea que estes...LO MEJOR PARA TÍ....
Michael ocupa un lugar muy hermoso en mi vida, su voz me llega a mi alma... Se extraña su risa....
Así que Michael donde sea que estes...LO MEJOR PARA TÍ....
My Heart has been heavy , I lost a good friend this week to cancer. 3 days later my my friends son died of an accidental overdose he was only 22yrs old. Your music has given me comfort. You were such a beautiful soul.. Your daughter is beautiful just like her dad. Thanks for beautiful voice , it really has brought me comfort!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
It's funny because I'm not really a star fucker so to speak. Yet I think of him frequently, as do many. Time hasn't really healed anything. I feel more sadness and less acceptance. As much as we all appreciated him, I wish the world would have better understood him. I know that's a loose term. It's not like I knew him personally. So what did I understand? I understood that the music and the lyrics brought joy and sadness and every emotion in between. Every significant period of my life or threshold crossed seems to have a song of his or the band's attached to it. I hope he knew that beyond the media and the women and the chemicals and the hair existed something meaningful to myself and others. There were times he saved my life. I wish we could have saved his. I hope to meet him some day and thank him.
I will never get over his passing. He & his music meant so much to me. Gone too soon. Never forgotten. R.I.P. Michael. See you again one day.
I wanted to leave my respects for Michael Hutchence’s 22 year since passing. I love INXS music, and saw them twice in Philly!
So grateful this Memorial website is still running, and by people that knew and loved Michael and continue to keep his memory alive, as do so many dedicated fans around the world. In less then a week the Premiere of Mystify - Michael Hutchence the documentary by Richard Lowenstein will be premiered at the Sydney Film Festival . I am so grateful that I can attend this event and finally see a film about Michael that is truthful and made with love by Richard and all Hutch's friends who haven't spoken out previously. Michael has and always will be a part of my of being. I only met him a couple of times in my youth, but he has always been a part of my life through his words and music with his band brothers. I thank Michael and will continue to keep his memory alive whenever possible.
A week never goes by without me listening to Live Baby Live, to me it is one of the best live concerts I have ever listened too. Michael is a lost treasure to the world. I dearly miss him and I didn't even know him, I am sure he's giving the angels a run for their money singing wise. May you always rest in peace Michael hopefully one day I will finally meet you.
Teenage me loved this man so much. Hearing about his head injury is very very sad. What could have been had people known about the science people are only learning now. Rest In Peace. Thank you for this opportunity to speak.
All these years and your music still stands...I hear it on the radio at work ...I play it in my car...it is timeless. Wish you were here Michael. Would have loved to hear what more you had in that amazing brain of yours.
I don't know if Michael really knew how many lives he touched..he is and always be loved and remembered for his fabulous voice ..we miss you Michael..
Michael had a gift of a beautiful voice and was an amazing talent. I played a bunch of INXS songs yesterday and it took me back in time. It was great music that still is great today. It’s hard to believe that he passed so long ago for time is so fleeting. I did not know Michael as a person but his music touched my life and brought me joy. Thank you.
Very much missed talent in the music world, listening to INXS right now and their music his vocals are just timeless. Favourite track Mystify.
Thanks for the music
Thanks for the music
Growing up listening to Michael sing made my life easier while going through all the challenges that life has to offer.
Your music lives on and so does your memories.
A talented soul that was taken away too soon. So many people love you, Michael.
Never to be forgotten by the people whose loves you.
Your music lives on and so does your memories.
A talented soul that was taken away too soon. So many people love you, Michael.
Never to be forgotten by the people whose loves you.
This is a beautiful site and tribute to a huge talent...gone way too soon.
Thank you for the music, and thanks to his family who clearly love him very much.
Thank you for the music, and thanks to his family who clearly love him very much.
Love you still Michael and always will! Grew up with you, alongside you and take you with me everywhere xxx Thankyou xxxxxxx
I know it’s been many years since you left us all too soon. I often think of your family and friends you left behind and my heart is always going to be with them. I feel it is very important that the message of love you had has never left us. So many will continue to celebrate the precious gifts of peace, joy, and compassion.you gave us during your time here on earth.
You have never left our hearts and your message lives on in many wonderful ways you have touched so many lives and through that we will always keep your memory alive 💞
You have never left our hearts and your message lives on in many wonderful ways you have touched so many lives and through that we will always keep your memory alive 💞
I just heard a cover of 'Never Tear Us Apart' on Spotify which led me to listen to the whole Kick album...and then the whole X album. This eventually led me to this site. The volume and consistency of messages over 20 years on this guestbook is staggering. Clearly many people were affected by his music. Thanks for maintaining this site and allowing his fans to share their memories of Michael.
Love you forever !!!
As I type this I am listening to you Michael. You are not gone. You will never be forgotten. You live on through the lives of all the people you have touched with your music. We will never forget you. At least I will not!!! God Bless you always!!!
As someone who has lost a brother by suicide. Three years on the 15th May... I know and understand the pain and loss one feels. I think of my brother every day, I see the pain and loss my parents and sister, have gone through and still do. My brother listened to and was a fan of INXS, remember him wearing his INXS t-shirt. I understand your pain and think that this tribute to Michael is fantastic.
Congratulations to Michael's Dad & family for being open about everything.
We need to be open and talk about Mental Health and Suicide, and not make it not a dirty word, that no one can't discuss and be honest about their loss and troubles.
Congratulations to Michael's Dad & family for being open about everything.
We need to be open and talk about Mental Health and Suicide, and not make it not a dirty word, that no one can't discuss and be honest about their loss and troubles.
I was only 17 when you passed, but I remember it very well. My parents bought the Kick album on tape!! So funny to say since who has a tape player anymore? My mom loved "New Sensation", but my favorite was always "Mediate." Last month was sitting here at work and heard one of Inxs songs and then I remembered Michael Hutchence and had to refresh my memory on him and his journey. I have been listening to all Inxs songs and not just the Kick album and even watching youtube vidoes Michael. You were a gorgeous man, and I dont think I have ever even said that about any guy before. I still have a huge crush on Michael Hutchence!