Guestbook

Once in awhile, I get overly nostalgic for my youth. It usually happens around the time of my birthday, which is in late October. Tonight a good friend of mine reminded me of how incredible INXS were, which led to us both taking out our CD's and celebrating the musical legacy of one of God's greatest gifts to this world...Michael Hutchence. Few people could have achieved that level of infamy and still been so down to earth. How sad that the same essence that drove Michael in his creative genius may have ultimately played a role in his untimely demise. He was such a powerful presence, and I think that in that room at the Ritz the night he left us, his own power engulfed him, just consumed him. What he used to create tore him apart inside. Inside wanted out, and it found its way. His spirit was just too big to contain in an earthly body. It must have been hard for him to have struggled with those feelings...of all the people in the world, Michael was the last person I thought would leave in such an abrupt way. I will always believe that the medications he was taking was what drove him over the edge. How much joy this man brought to the world! And how much pain he must have felt on that day nearly 7 years ago. If he had only waited one more day, one more hour, if he had only known the impact his leaving would have on his family and his fans and the world in general. If only he had confessed his truest feelings to someone close, and if only we knew as much about those anti-depressants as sadly we do now. I believe Michael was not in control of himself at the time of his death. I believe the prescription drugs had altered his mind beyond his understanding and ability to save himself. But what is done is done, hindsight is 20/20 and only God knows the true story of Michael's blessed but short life here on earth. Truly the world was a brighter place with him in it, and now it is like a universe with one brightly shining star conspicuously out of place. In Heaven, Michael shines brightly forever and is no longer troubled by the cares of this world. Tonight, listening to music I hadn't listened to in years, brought back a flood of memories from my youth. I discovered INXS at the tender age of 11, and was far too young to understand then how his charisma affected me. Today at the age of 35 I most certainly do, but then it was a very innocent sort of amazement at this man who seemed so comfortable with himself, and was so beguiling in his body language and self-assuredness. Throughout my teenage years, Michael was the archetype for all my romantic interests, and his music was the soundtrack to my relationships with boyfriends. There was this obscure movie with Aidan Quinn where Aidan is with a woman intimately while “To Look At You” plays in the background...I wanted every sensual experience to be just like that. I still do, but I don't dare tell my husband. 😉 Michael's music and his persona as the lead singer of INXS was always this fantastic cheering section in the background of my psyche that inspired me to love more deeply and passionately and to feel as much love as my heart could hold. He taught me to make poetry out of the things that mattered most. I would strive to feel the things Michael sang about so naturally. Michael was pure love and libido and creative force incarnate. His music expressed a gentle power that could rule the world with just a wink and a smile. His stage presence was beyond words. He truly ruled the world when he was onstage, and any fan that had the privilege of seeing him perform could attest to that. Never before, and never since, have I seen someone command an audience like he did. Not even Bono himself can do what Hutch did. Hutch was gifted by God to completely give his heart and soul to his fans. Tonight I came across this memorial site for the first time, and I browsed it for hours looking for answers as to why someone who seemingly had it all could have left in such a hurry. I am grateful to have been given an opportunity to share in the family's private moments of goodbye. It gave me great peace to find this site. I am grateful to know that those closest to him understand that even those of us who only knew him through his music also loved him in a special way, and needed to say our goodbyes and thank yous as well. Michael opened his heart and soul to us in his songs, and as much as one could love the whole world, he loved us through his gift of music and we loved him right back. This website is a beautful and touching way to continue to share Michael's heart and soul with the world. I thought it was so lovely to see that even so many years since his passing, his legacy of sweetness still lives on in the hearts of those who knew him through his music and his public life as well as his personal life. Thank you Kell for this lovely site to honor your son. Surely by now you are still just beginning to understand the impact he had on this world. He lived a rich life full of amazing days, and I trust in God's goodness that he continues those amazing days in Heaven in the presence of Our Most Merciful Redeemer Jesus Christ. I know that Michael's beaming smile and precious heart is only ever a song away. His soul is forever in his music, and his music is forever in our hearts.

Love and peace,
Shannon

His presence,words and music were unique.The Inxs sound is irreplacable.What was left behind will bring us back to those times we will remember.
God bless You for your talent you have brought to all of us.It was a gift.God Bless you remaining band mates and family.

I have been an INXS fan for 14years now and I too miss Michael Hutchence very much. He was my inspiration.

I can still remember to this day how I felt when I heard that Michael had died.

I had been a fan of INXS since I discovered the Kick video on saturday morning tv, I was still at school, doing a saturday job. I was hooked. Here, was not only a gorgeous looking man but he could perform and sing as well, a true rock star!

I was very lucky to see INXS perform 4 times, sleeping out over night when they played Portsmouth Guildhall - so proud that they had come to where I lived.

I now am a mother and wife, Michael and INXS have been with me through all the ups and downs, good and bad days and I know they always will be.... thank you, michael. Sleep well.

Your beautiful son will not be forgotten. He was a mesmerizing soul. What a joy to have had such a wonderful boy. Cherish your memories in your heart and you will never be without him. Smile. Laugh. Rejoice.

I spent many, many very happy years consuming anything INXSive. Whether it was listening to the music, watching the videos, reading about them in magazines - or my personal fave, seeing them play live.

They were undoubtably one of the best live bands I know of. Their music touched so many people, in so many different corners of the world.

7 years have gone by since Michael died, and I often think of him. Think of how terrible things must have been in his mind for him to want to leave this world so quickly.

As a mother of a 3 year old, knowing how strong that bond is... makes me terribly sad to think that Michael's pain even overshadowed this love. To think that life left him believing that there was noting better around the corner for him really upsets me. Michael, I pray that you have found the peace you were so desperately searching for. I sincerely thank you for every single minute of pleasure you gave to me.

I still listen to your music. Strangely enough, my three year old daughter seems to have picked all of my favourite INXS songs as her own. She often watches your video's and says “look mummy that's Michael”

An example of how seven years after your passing, you are still connecting with people through your music.

I just wish that you were still here.

With an INXS of love

Chris
xxxooo

I miss you so much. You were such an awesome performer and person. The world has a big hole in it without you.

A voice like his that makes my heart melt, brings tears to my eyes and makes me feel like i'm floating when listening him!
His voice is one that tranceds time and that brings together people all over the world!
There are hardly enough words to portray the magnitude of a man that will forever remain in my heart as the most beautiful voice i've heard!! Thank you, Michael for being so amazing!
I love you, always!

Had the pleasure of seeing INXS in concert on two occasions.Such a fantastic time to share I still get goosebumps when I think of them.Michael is sadly missed so many years on but never forgotten.

7 yrs on and It's still painfull when I think of that day. Michael was a beautiful,amazingly talented man with the voice of an angel. He will never be forgotten. God Bless Michael his family and most of all little Tiger!

It still hurts

I am certain that Michael was a true leader that touches the lifes of so many around the world. “Do you lead or are you lead?”, Michael was a leader, a “Shining star” forever. There is “Not enough time” to hear the INXS songs. In this life, we passed each other on “The Stairs”. Saludos desde México