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Thank you Kell and Susie for such a wonderful site. I am writing this on behalf of my late husband (fell into everlasting sleep) and myself. Greg and I had every album of INXS. I remember as a 14 year old girl wagging youth group one Saturday night to go to the Mansfield Tavern (Rock Arena) to see this new pub band. The rest was history. I was completely devastated by the news that fateful morning. Greg (same age as your son) and I were just days away from flying to Sydney to see Michael (the soul of INXS) and the guys perform for the first time in so many years. I share in your sorrow however Kell and Susie, Michael was the voice I listened to when I was homesick (overseas) or had a row with Greg etc... He would soothe all those sorrows. I found my husband also depression caused but accidental all the same. I deemed it appropriate to have “Breathe” & “Slide Away” from Michael's solo Album played at Greg's funderal. My heart breaks for precious Tiger Lily. I have experienced the heart-breaking questions. She is in my thoughts frequently. Michael visits her just as my babys are visited by there Daddy. Michael was so very loved by us and I am a little envious that Greg was able to thank him for being apart our lives thru the years with that wonderful gift God blessed him with. Blessings to you both and they are always around when we need them the most. love Virginia (Jesse 7 & Kyle 4)
I visited Michaels memorial site one weekend this November, travelling from New Zealand. It is the most beautiful place - an incredibly peaceful and tranquil setting - so fitting for someone like Michael. It was a reasonably bleak day however the sun managed to peek through and it stop drizzling for me whilst I visited. I am glad I took the time to visit - thank you Kell for making this available.
I love your site, I will always love Michaels voice, he had the most fabulous tone, I first heard INXS in Africa, that is where I am from so it was a dream come true when I saw them twice live in Australia when I came to live here. I have some great photos of Michael and the band, and I will treasure them always. I attended the funeral, and thought it was lovely service, except for the interuption which I have tried to block out. Keep up the good work and Kell you are a wonderful granddad and a caring gentle man - I salute you.
I have always admired Michael and he will always be in all of our hearts. I hope that Tiger will be happy, now at this time more than ever she needs her family - she needs her sisters.
I usually a U2 fan ,and I probably would never heard of Michael Hutchence if it were not for Bono's duet with Michael. As soon as I heard his story I immediately felt empathy for him, but maybe the horrible saying that people are not immortalized till they die is true. If this is true I hope the world changes so that people will treat people with the same love as if they are dead.
God Save,
Adrian
God Save,
Adrian
Beautiful, you really put togtether a wonderful collection of pictures and quotes. Keep the memories always alive.
Although i am probably one of the younger listeners of INXS, or at least i think i am (19 years old), i have listened to their music for about 7 or 8 years. I never considered myself a real fan until Michael died. It's amazing that “you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone” and i feel this way too. This website has brought back some of the emotions i felt when i heard of his death and i am very grateful for it. Michael was/is a real inspiration for me and hopefully he will be for a long time to come.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
Dear Kell,
Thank you so much for letting us know that the story in “The Sun” newspaper was a hoax! It was such a relief to hear as I felt sick in the stomach and I thought all along that it was some sick joke (but you can never tell for sure) Some of those tabloids are so disgusting, how do they sleep at night? I couldn't agree more as to the lack of integrity of Mr Murdochs editors. Thank goodness for it being untrue.
Thanks again so much. Take care
Love and Peace
Judy x
Thank you so much for letting us know that the story in “The Sun” newspaper was a hoax! It was such a relief to hear as I felt sick in the stomach and I thought all along that it was some sick joke (but you can never tell for sure) Some of those tabloids are so disgusting, how do they sleep at night? I couldn't agree more as to the lack of integrity of Mr Murdochs editors. Thank goodness for it being untrue.
Thanks again so much. Take care
Love and Peace
Judy x
inxs was the first rock group i had first heard and considered myself a fan of since 7th grade. i am 25 now and they are still playing in my radio. i am a forever fan. this is an excellent site for every fan to visit and pay thier respects. thank you
I was an avid fan of Michael's and I miss him and his music so very much. He always made me feel happy. I will always treasure him and his warmth
I had the pleasure of seeing INXS twice in the space of two days in June '97 and the experience was truly unforgetable,the memories of which will stay with me for the rest of my life.Michael's performance was par excelence and it was nice to be in the company of such a legend.
Dear Kell and Susie, I have wanted to contact you much sooner than this but for a number of reasons I'm just getting to it now. I visited the official INXS fan website last night and left an entry in memory of Michael. Michael's death has affected me in very profound way. You see Michael, along with his mates in INXS helped me through some very difficult times. In December 1990 my wife at the time filed for divorce. The next several years were extremely difficult, especially only being able to see my only son on weekends. (he was 3 years old at the time). INXS's album 'X' was out at the time and that album along with some of the band's other compositions really helped me through those times, especially 'Bitter Tears' and 'The Stairs'. It seemed at the time that the lyrics in 'Bitter Tears' were written with people in my situation in mind. (I guess that's fairly obvious). Anyway, I felt a kinship of sorts with Michael; although I was never fortunate to see INXS live, I have all of the bands albums and some of the commercially produced videos. Anyway, in June 1994 my dear sister Cathy took her life at the age of 35. She was the victim of an abusive husband whose gun she turned on herself to escape the pain he inflicted. Again, I turned to music to help me through the most difficult days of my life; again I turned to Michael and INXS. When I arrived home from work on that terrible morning in November, 1997 and read the story about Michael's death, it all opened up again, it was as if I had lost a dear, dear friend. I had also lost my older brother Tim to cancer in 1977. (I didn't want to forget to mention him, I still miss him dearly after 23 years). I struggle with my dear sister's loss, suicide is so much more difficult to come to terms with. I struggle as well with the loss of my 'friend' Michael as well. I cannot express to you how sorry I am for your terrible loss. There is only one thing that I am afraid of now, and that is my own son being harmed in some way. I feel I can handle anything but that. I ask my dear mom how she copes with having lost two of her five children so prematurely (Tim was 24), she tells me that her faith in God, and the support of family and friends has sustained her. So it is in that spirit that I reach out to you. (Someone once said “A stranger is a friend we haven't met yet”) I want to thank you personally for this website because the time I have spent here has helped me immensely to confront the loss of my sister and Michael, which now are forever linked in my heart and soul. One needs to grieve, it's part of the healing process, and seeing the photos of beautiful little Tiger, especially the one where Michael is holding her, helped me to crack a bit and shed some much needed tears. (They are less bitter as time goes by). Michael's solo album greatly exceeded my own expectations and has also been a comfort, in a bittersweet way of course. I feel that it demonstrates the fact that although INXS was, and will remain forever one of the best rock and roll bands ever, Michael's talents were many and certainly not limited to his work with INXS. I'm certain you don't need me to tell you that. I thank you again for this site and I apologize for the length of this message but I needed to let you know how I felt. You, Tiger, the rest of the family, and Michael's mates in INXS are in my thoughts and prayers often. Take care and God Bless, Robert Clayton, Bordentown, NJ USA
I managed to get to the front at the 20 Jan 1994 concert in Melbourne. Once again I was blown away by such a talented bunch of guys, my childhood idols. Sadly this was the last time.
However such meaningful lyrics as those in 'By My Side''Freedom Deep' and 'I'm just a man'to name just a few play on eternally.
To Kell,Tiger,family and band, you all must be so proud of Mike's achievements. Thanks for the memories.
However such meaningful lyrics as those in 'By My Side''Freedom Deep' and 'I'm just a man'to name just a few play on eternally.
To Kell,Tiger,family and band, you all must be so proud of Mike's achievements. Thanks for the memories.
I can't believe it's been 3 years since Michael left us. The pain is still so fresh. Thank you, Kell, for the site and for the beautiful pictures of Tiger Lily. She definitely is her father's daughter. Please keep us updated on how she is doing. Hope your pain is getting easier to bear.
My heart is still heavy as when I first heard; the void you left will never be filled. Will continue to miss you and your songs that touched my heart so very deeply until I too leave this world.
He loved Paula, and that has been forgotten. Every thing he did was for her and she loved him with her soul. Please try and figive her she did nothing wrong.
Big fan of Michael and the boys for a very long time(SHABOOH SHOOBAH ONWARDS) only had the pleasure of seeing them once at the barrowlands in glasgow on JULY 97. One of the best nights of my life, AMAZING!!!!
INXS ROCKED from start to finish, wish he had stayed with us to do some solo gigs.
ITS ONLY TIME THAT BREAKS YOU....
LOVE AND PEACE!!!!
DOUGIE.
INXS ROCKED from start to finish, wish he had stayed with us to do some solo gigs.
ITS ONLY TIME THAT BREAKS YOU....
LOVE AND PEACE!!!!
DOUGIE.
I just wanted to stop and show my appreciation for one of the greatest artists ever. He has greatly influenced my life and the way I view the world. Im just sorry I never got to see him in person. I think he has the most unique voice I have ever heard. In spite of the tragedy he has left a great gift to the world that will be shared for centries to come and i cant understand why anyone wouldve criticized him( Oasis*), because anyone who doesnt find his talent amazing is a complete idiot.
i met michael and the band at laguardia airpot in nyc. i couldn/t believe it was inxs walking down the corridor. i said hello to michael and andrew and we engaged in a conversation. I was in my work outfit and andrew asked me if he could have my jacket. i said what you want my jacket. i gave it to him on the condition that he remember me if they were to play nyc.he took my name and telephone number. i figured i would never here from him again.well 5 months later i got the call.the band was playing the beacon theatre and andrew left 2 tickets for me at the box office. in a world of inflated egos michael and andrew 2 extremely gifted artists were so very down to earth. i got to share a cigarette with michael that day at the airport and was so impressed with his easy going demeanor. thanks for the memories
Thanks for this wonderful site--
I was priveledged to live in Sydney for a while an visited the memorial to Hutch...I even left some tigerlillies....thanks for the memories!
I was priveledged to live in Sydney for a while an visited the memorial to Hutch...I even left some tigerlillies....thanks for the memories!
Kell and susie, this is such a beautiful site and Ithink its so darling of you to put it up for Michael's fans. I got the pleasure of knowing michael for a year and a half before he passed and Paula as well. Tiger is such a darling little grl and looks so much like michael it makes me want to cry every time I see her. Im horribly sorry to hear that Paula has passed on and left lil tiger without anyone but her half-sisters now. It's truly a sad story. But i know tiger is strong and will pull through this tradgedy in her life. Sir bob is quite good with his children and I know he will take care of tiger like his own. I would love to see more pics of little tiger as she isnt all that little anymore though. Your site is my only way to stay connected to michael any more and I thank you.
Having been fans of INXS for many years we were lucky enough to see INXS in concert for the first time. We saw them at The Arena in Newcastle Upon Tyne in July 1997. It was the greatest experience of our lives.We were just feet away from the band and still to this day we remember fondly the fantastic atmoshpere.
We said as we walked from the arena how much we would love to see them again when they toured. Sadly that will never happen. But Michael will always be a living memory in our lives that we will cherish. Long live his music.
We said as we walked from the arena how much we would love to see them again when they toured. Sadly that will never happen. But Michael will always be a living memory in our lives that we will cherish. Long live his music.
I can still remember the day I fell in love with Inxs. I was in class listening to the radio. I heard a song with a great guitar rift and a vocalist that sung with passion. I said to myself I must know the name of the song and the band. I later found out that it was Inxs and the song was “What You Need.” Since then, I have bought eleven albums, including the solo CD, and I have attended three concerts with my mom, who also adores them. I will always remember the day Michael died because it was two weeks after my 25th birthday. I cried everyday for six months and it took me almost two years to accept the fact that he is gone. I still miss him and I always will, but now when I think of Michael, I smile instead of cry because the bulk of his life is defined by his musical success not the tragic stupidy of his death. And as far as I am concerned, Michael is one of the greatest rock stars who ever walked the Earth, and if anyone disagrees, I dare them to say it to my face or the face of his family and fans!!!
I am still sad..............
I am not one for hero's but Michael was and still is the man i will always want to emulate. A treasure to the world.
God bless him.
God bless him.