Michael Hutchence

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Jill klingensmith, 16.11.2019
Arizona
Loved him very much. Miss him so much. Wish he was still here making good music. Makes me want to cry when i think of him.
Joseph, 16.11.2019
San Carlos, Mexico
As i almost the ripe age of 50, one looks back in his life to reminisce the events that shaped ones life. My late tennage early 20 years were some of the best years of my life. One of the things that made those years so memorable was the music, one of my favorite bands and still today , INXS. I would like to thank all the band members especially Michael for such great music that help define my years. I have the pleasure to now be a dad to a beautiful boy with CP, even though he suffers from physicsl challenges he listens very well and totally enjoys INXS music when I play at home or in the car.
Thank you and long live INXS.
God Bless!
Ingrid Schoep, 15.11.2019
9420 Erpe-Mere, Belgium, Europe
On November 2th in 1990, I went to the concert of INXS in Vorst Nationaal, Brussels (the capital of Belgium) and it was really amazing 🙂 The whole group and especially Michael did such a great performance ! Even now I still remember the smallest details of their concert. I want you to know that even now I'm still listening to their fantastic music and that I will always remember Michael as a fantastic, charismatic singer and person. It's still a great loss for us all. Kind regards, Ingrid
Patricia Cady, 15.11.2019
Arizona
I miss him a lot and his music. Listening to his music right now. Two Worlds Colliding, wow!
Paddy Roche, 11.11.2019
Manchester UK
July 1985 aged 20 I had spent the day watching “Live Aid” at home mostly and in the evening at the Pub. It was such an Historic event and at that age my life evolved around music. The next day whilst chatting over what we had witnessed my friend asked me had I seen the segment from Australia outlining some unknown (to us) Aussie bands one of which was INXS? I had somehow missed it, perhaps whilst walking round to the pub. Anyway my friend had “Taped” it so we watched it a good few times and were blown away by the band. The next few weeks had us trying to find out as much as we could about them, no mean feat pre-internet. My friend managed to get a copy of “The Swing” and that was it. We checked listings for tour dates in the NME and a couple of months later low and behold they were playing that evening in Sheffield South Yorkshire so that evening a car full of us from Manchester crossed the Pennines and headed to Sheffield University for the gig.

From memory “Listen like Thieves” was the current album and “What you Need” the current single was receiving heavy airplay on BBC Radio 1. The concert hall was so disappointingly attended that Michael and the band seemed a little embarrassed. It felt to us like there were around 20 people in attendance and as the night progressed we rocked out to the band who were so tight and sounded amazing the “Crowd” really became one and the atmosphere was just amazing, total strangers all together to make the most of what could have been such a disappointing evening.

Michael started to become at ease with the situation and was really chatty, when my friend and I started requesting songs from “The Swing” to the amusement of our new friends in the “Crowd” he was so happy we had knowledge of them. The night became magical for us all. The band became determined to give us a show and we became determined to be the best audience we could be for them. It must have been so difficult for them but they were totally professional and it became by far the best gig I ever went to.

We set off back to Manchester full of awe and amazement at what we had witnessed and my friend mentioned the band were playing the Manchester Apollo in a couple of days, of course we were all up for that! The gig was the polar opposite of the Sheffield gig, full light show around 3500 fans in attendance it seemed like INXS had made it they were so goddam awesome.

As an aside, the following July 1986 the same bunch of us were queuing at Check-in at Manchester Airport for a Holiday to Corfu when we noticed a young couple looking at us. The girl smiled and eventually came over saying “Hello, do you remember us? We met you at the INXS gig in Sheffield last year” “We got engaged that night and got married yesterday, we are going on our honeymoon”. Needless to say we were delighted to see them again and thrilled at the memories they had made for themselves.

Thank you Michael and the Band for some of the most magical memories that have lasted a lifetime and for the amazing legacy you went on to create after the “Greatest gig you ever did!”

My love and respect to all of you for maintaining this Memorial to a Truly talented and inspirational Human Being. Michael Hutchence, ❤️.
Marco, 08.11.2019
Redfern Australia
I remember seeing a photo with Michael wearing a Hustler t shirt when I was in my 20’s and the word Hustler became my username on many hook up websites when I was a horny young man
Much love and respect always
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years
Maira Kay, 06.11.2019
Canberra Australia (Cambridge United Kingdom)
I MET MICHAEL Briefly!!!!

My Sincere & Deepest Condolences To The Hutchence Family, Inxs, Friends of Michaels & To The Global Community of Fans of Inxs & especially fans of Michaels.

Such a dark & tragic Loss to loose a wonderful front man of Michaels amazing Calabar. The world literally stood still for a moment in shock to hear of this tragedy. I certainly did & still do.

I met Michael briefly in Canberra Australia (My Home Town) back stage at the Canberra Theatre, when i was about 19 . Michael had walked in through the backstage doors. (I was waiting determined if anything to just say Hello to Michael. As he was visiting my Home town after all) Than his Onterage followed him , but not before i had a chance to bravely & very nervously introduce myself to Michael personally. I was so nervous i cant even remember if we shook hands. But we stood face to face , i could have tickled his chin he stood that close to me, looking directly at me, i was taken by surprise as i also could see do clearly a few pimple scars on his plump cheeks the Cameras always cleverly hide. (Thats why the scars surprised me, hes so photogenic!!) . I said to him quickly ‘Hi Michael Im Maira from Canberra a friend of the headlining band !) quickly than he totled off to follow his entourage, as i walked away with butterflies pinching at both my head & stomache. I watched Beautiful & Slim Helena Christianson walk past me following him.

My Housemate at the time (an x kinda boyfriend) s band at the time was opening the Gig for INXS in Canberra Australia. Id previously spoken to the events manager for Canberra to Book this Band to open with INXS.. The Hammonds!!!

I was to shy to follow the group any further back stage or to ask Michael if hed had Dinner or needed anything etc.. We Live & Learn!!

When i was younger between 14 & 16 i saw INXS play at the Canberra Stadium. I was a highschooler attending a Girls Catholic School in Canberra. Amazingly enough Michael was literally the first MAN in the Universe, on the planet EVER to grab my attention.. Unbelievable stage presence..

Thank you for leaving me with such an awesome lasting impression of you Michael.. if only Rock & Roll hadnt taken you to the edge & you were strong enough to fight those thoughts when feeling moments of tragic dispare.

No Mans Stage presence has ever grabbed my attention like you had ever since. Not even Bono of U2 but hes up there..

I was in Cambridge England, where i am now when i heard of your tragedy. So Sad. Rest in peace Michael Hutchence x
Anton Karagiozov, 19.10.2019
Sofias, Bulgaria
Michael is among the greatest singers to me, if not the greatest Simply amazing in every aspect. Love the life and beauty in his eyes.
RIP, Michael!
Kim W. Justesen, 11.10.2019
Salt Lake City, Utah
INXS and Michael were a huge part of my young adult life. I felt his songs spoke directly to me. I came of age in the 1980s, and this music filled every corner of my life. I watched my favorite band transition into the 1990s and loved the strength and sophistication that was evolving in their music. Michael's death was a gut check for so many of us. While it is a cold comfort, we still have the images, the videos, and the music, but what a void his death left in this world.
Michelle Braddock, 06.10.2019
Bristol, TN
Thank you, Mr. Hutchence, for creating this beautiful place where we can come & still enjoy the magnificence of Michael!
From the second that I discovered INXS, I just couldn't get enough. The music, the videos on MTV, I was in Heaven! I was blessed to be able to see them live, 24 Aug. 1988 in Roanoke, VA. I left the concert with binocular circles around my eyes! Seeing Michael live is one of the BEST days of my life! I still have the tour shirt & I treasure it! We will see you again! 🎶 ❤
anita, 05.10.2019
tucson,az
I miss you very much. It has been such a long time in years but I can close my eyes and see your face and hear your voice as if you were standing right in front of me.
lol. XXXOOO
Blair, 04.10.2019
Texas
Thank you for all you do to keep Michael’s fans close. My 8 year old daughter now knows the words to many of my favorite INXS songs, and I couldn’t be happier. Michael is a legend, and the short time her was here on earth, he shaped and continues to shape people of all walks of life.
What an absolute blessing to be able to hear his words.
Thank you!
GUSTAVO, 30.09.2019
URUGUAY
The first time I listened to INXS was in 1988, in an opportunity to travel to Toronto Canada to visit relatives. My older cousin took me around the city and we entered a record shop and my cousin suggested me that I buy Kick's cassette (yes, cassette format !!) because the band sounded great. So many years have passed from listening to and following the band and Michael, I have many videos and CDs. And of course I still have that cassette. It works and I keep listening to it !!!. For ever with us.
Sharon Beardsley, 27.09.2019
Phoenix Arizona
What a beautiful Tribute Site for Michael! Such a talented man he was! He had a magical presence about him! An amazing songwriter, a poet of music. A lover of art. 💜 He has a beautiful voice, he is a “Shining Star” in the skies above us.
God Bless!
Maggie, 27.09.2019
Ft myers florida
Even though it has been a very long time since your beautiful self was here I still miss you. I close my eyes and listen to your songs and I imagine you are still with us. Hope God has you in his arms Michael. God keep and bless your family....
Barbara Helene Meshel, 22.09.2019
Long Island New York
Such beautiful memories of seeing him at Irving Plaza NYC just 6 months before his passing. Incredible show with my best friend by my side. Now they are both on the other side and Billy is enjoying Michael's singing . I miss you both my loves.
Liz, 09.09.2019
New England, USA
Was just thinking of Michael and the special charisma he had. I am grateful that we, the listening public, were blessed with his presence, his songs, his amazing performances. I am currently blaring "Don't Change" quite loudly so that the neighbors may enjoy it, as well. Michael's memory will live forever in his music. Much love to all of his loved ones. x x
Jenny Ash, 01.09.2019
Tasmania
Your memory still burn brightly Michael, your legacy is still very much alive. Your truly unique voice is eternally relevant. I cannot express the feeling of loss that hits me every time I play your music - 22 years after your loss. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. May you forever rest in peace. God bless you and your family
Eva, 31.08.2019
Slovakia
Michael, your beautiful voice and powerful performance, that´s a piece of velvet heaven... we will always want to TASTE IT!
Lisa, 29.08.2019
Phoenix, AZ
First I must say a very a sincere "Thank you" Kelland for creating this site for so many reasons. After all this time, I along with millions of others, still have yet to complete the grieving process in Micheals case. His passing has left a significant emptiness in our hearts and souls, that is hard to put into words. It is best to focus on how fortunate we all are to have been graced by his existence for the time that we did. We are all actually just visiting this planet we call "home". Our actual "home" is on the other side as many spiritualist refer to it as. Michael hasn't died, but simply gone home. Thanks big sis Julie S. for exposing us to this most unique individual, and his incredible band, that influenced us in such a profound way.
Jules russ, 27.08.2019
Uk
Only recently discovered INXS albums released before Kick and Welcome to wherever you are. Amazing frontman and missed so much . Songs that have stood the test of time . RIP Michael ❤️
Dee Vasquez, 27.08.2019
Dallas, TX
Michael was best frontman, INXS greatest band, and great music. Aside this, bet the best people. This will live forever. What a gift they gave all of us. Thank you.
Elisabeth Blythe, 26.08.2019
Camden TN
I was so young when he passed. But I remember. I am so glad Kylie, Helena, and others came together to immortalize the HUTCH in the film, "Mystify". Who better than those he loved so truly.
Joanna, 25.08.2019
Łódź, Poland
Growing up behind the Iron Curtain I missed a lot on the 80's live music . Around 97 was in seventh heaven when the news of INXS finally possibly playing a gig here started to appear ... it never materialized. Still remember that ugly, gloomy, cold November day so well ....
Orla G, 22.08.2019
Dublin Ireland
Still love you, the band, the music xxxxx
Have to say, my all time favourite song is Just Keep Walking
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