Guestbook

Dear Kell, family, and friends,

Thanks for creating a website in loving memory of Michael. I still miss him, as I know his family and friends miss him. I never met Michael, but I was a big INXS fan for many years and I did attend three fabulous INXS concerts in Santa Barbara in the 1980's. (I am proud to say I recognized INXS' talent long before they hit it big in the U.S.) I particularly enjoyed Michael's lively stage presence. His energy, his wit, and his music were special and those memories will live with me forever. He was someone I would have liked to have called “my friend”. I still kick myself that I didn't attend INXS' last concert in Santa Barbara to promote “Elegantly Wasted”, but I wasn't “a shy groupie” anymore and I had a lot of things going on in my personal life then. It was my choice and I have to live with that decision. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news and I kept thinking I wish someone had been there when he needed a friend. I know you have probably had those thoughts too, but what can you do except to rationalize and go on. I know Michael would have wanted all of us to be happy. I hope he has found peace out there in THE GREAT BEYOND. “LOVE AND PEACE” to you all.

Best wishes,
K.

You're forever in my heart Michael.

You and Tiger have changed this world for the better, thankyou

Love Jess

I live in London, ON Canada and listened to Mr. Hutchence on FM 96 this morning. I admire the courage and grace with which he spoke of his late son, a true father's pride in his voice.

Michael's life ended far too abruptly, far too young. His music will leave an impression on our generation, for all time. He is missed by many fans and admirers, but one's heart must go out to his family.

Gone but never forgotten.

Cindy
curler4@hotmail.com
CANADA

I fell in love with Michael the first time I saw the “Burn for You” video. I've been a huge INXS fan since that day. I reacted to news of his death with great sadness and disbelief. I am so grateful for the gifts he left us, especially his solo CD. I love it more each time I listen to it. Thank you, Michael, for touching my life. I miss you every day. Thank you, Kelland, for this wonderful website. I really loved reading about the memories and stories.

Love Always,
Monica

Kelland,

I just wanted to say that you have some really wonderful people helping you out with this site.

Take care
Rochelle

Michael was an incredible singer with more soul and more heart than most any musician I've ever heard in my life. You could see that look in his eyes that look of true passion. I often wonder why, but I think everyone knows why people like Michael and Kurt decided to end it. Can you imagine not being able to walk down a street like a normal person? To be unnoticed by passer-by? Plus all the other negative things that come with fame and fortune. I'm sure some can lavish in it, but people with a spirit as free and peaceful as Michael's I'm sure, feel trapped in their own world. I can surely say that it's how I would feel especially after awhile. I cry for you Michael, the archangel, I cry and hope you are set free in the afterlife.

Peace, love, and empathy,

Forever,
Sympathy

When I was a teenager, I had a best friend named Sarah. She and I loved INXS. We must have seen them in concert a dozen times. We saw them when they were still playing small concert halls in the States. I also remember Sarah and I getting up around 2 a.m. to watch the Australian Live Aid with INXS headlining. I cannot tell you what joy it brought us to listen to INXS' music and to watch the band live. Of course, Michael's presence and passion drew us in even further. My dear Sarah passed away in 1989. I could not bring myself to see INXS again in concert without her. Then, on Memorial Day weekend 1997, INXS was to play in Kansas City. At this time, I was engaged to my future husband, William. By the time I had heard of the concert, we had had plans to travel that weekend and would not be able to see the show. I told William, who is also a fan, that I had an urgent feeling that we should cancel the trip and see INXS. He assured me that I would see them again..... Unfortunately, that was the last time INXS came to my hometown. My William felt very guilty, but as I told him, I have wonderful memories of seeing Michael when the band was young. I know that Sarah is listening to Michael sing up in heaven right now. Thank you, Michael, for all of the wonderful memories.

Dear Michael,

I still lie here night after night with memories of your beautiful soul. Your image and voice are in my mind and heart as though you never left. I play lots of the same songs night after night that remind me of you. One that makes me feel the most at peace is “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed. I always picture it as God welcoming you into heaven. I see him with sunshine all around and opening his arms as you get closer and closer to him. Another is One Sweet Day....Mariah Carey and Saint of Me...the Stones. This may seem odd but they all do remind me of you. There's lots more but I know I can't go on forever. You will always be with me Michael.

My Love Forever,

Julie

thank you

I just wanted to say how very much Michael is in my thoughts. For 20 years (and still) he touches my heart. I last saw him in St. Louis, (the night Princess Diana died) and was fortunate enough to be so close to watch. I remember a group of handicapped people seated to my right, and one, being a blind man. How I will never forget Michael coming down to him during a song, and grabbing the man's hands to put them upon his face, so the man could “see” him, for the whole song. I will never forget about him and INXS, and am sorry that he isn't here with you and Tiger.

It seems so strange to be so deeply touched by a person you never knew, and so deeply saddened by their passing - but I guess music is a gift that can touch and reach into your heart and soul from afar.

I never had the pleasure of meeting or knowing Michael personally, but was one of the many,many fans that he reached and touched, through the beauty and intensity of his lyrics, and the lingering, soulful depths of his voice. His music has been a very real part of my life for the last 16 years and has truly brought me much joy and pleasure. He will always therefore be a part of my existance, and I will always be thankful for his life and his gift to the world.

His passing is an immense loss.

I hope that one day little Tiger will be able to understand the enormity of her fathers' too short, but powerful presence in this world, and the happiness he brought to so many.

To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson: “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived: that is to have succeeded.”
I guess, what I want for you to know, is that I have “breathed easier”, because of the gift of Michael.
I thank you, and I thank him for his life and his music.
I wish all the Hutchence family, Paula and especially Tiger, much love and peace. xxxxxx

“Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory -
Odours when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.”

- Percy Bysshe Shelley -

I just wanted to say, I got to spend alot of time with Michael and the guys in the 80's and they are some of the most awesome people I've ever met, I view that as one of the best times of my life. He is greatly missed by me. Luv ya & miss ya Michael

Jamie