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Hey Kell,
I don't really know where to start this letter, for some reason I just felt the urge to write to you. To tell you the truth, I wrote this letter out quite a few months ago, but hestitated sending it, for I don't know what reasons, but after reading the Vincent Lovegrove autobiography on Michael, I just felt it was somethign I had to do. I guess the way part to start at is saying how grateful I am that your son Michael Hutchence grew up to be who he was, and I s'pose that you played a big part in that. He was a true talent and that's the main reason I decided to write to you. I've been blown away by his posthumous album since I got it on the first day of release on 11th of October 1999. I've now set out to collect teh entire back catalouge of INXS albums, as I'd previously only owned Elegantly Wasted.
I can only begin to imagine what you and your family had to go through at the time of your son's death. Having to go through the grieving process in te public eye, and all the rumours and specualtion that followed. It seems after two years Michael has still not been able to rest in peace.
In a way, to me 1997 was a year of death. Both worldwide and closer to home for me. I was only 15 when I first had to deal with death that year (and EVER) I'd never lost anyone close to me before, and at eh beginning of 1997, my cousin who was only 6 months younger than me passed away. Then there was the death of Princess Diana and Mother Theresa, which was followed by the death of a fried who was a year younger than me. And then there was the untimely death of Michael, which was just over a month after my 16th birthday.
And it seesm that four out of five of these deaths were premature, they'd not lived half the life you'd expected them too. So there were a lot of questions left unanswered surrounding their deaths. But the difference between my two close deaths and Michael's and Diana's, was that these questions were asked publicly, which I can only imagine how much it upset the families involved. Being bombarded with rumours and lies, denying you and your family the right to privacy, and the chance to mourn alone. And even if these questions were answered, what would it have done? Nothing, it's not as if they could have miraculously been bouhgt back to life. I admit when I first heard of Michael's death, I was upset and wanted to know why, but then with the hoopla surrounding his death reminded me of the first death I'd ever experienced. My cousin, died in her sleep one night. No one knew how. She was living with her dad at the time, and the night before she'd talked to her mum and how she was gonna move in with her and looking forward to it. Teh next mrning she was dead. Living in a small town at teh time, the rumour mill spun into over drive. Comments about suicide were made public, amongst other rumours of drugs. At first when I heard I denied it, telling myself that it wasn't her, it was another girl they'd found, that she'd walk through the door and wonder what all the fuss was about, it wasn't her, it couldn't be. This didn't help, neither did the questions I'd ask myself about why it had happened. And despite the fact that an autopsy was preformed, and they'd have an idea on how she died, I've never found out teh results of it, never wanted to know, never will. I s'pose that's the way it's meant to be with deaths liek that, you can never know what REALLY happened. Even if I had the chance to find out how she died, or Michael even, I doubt I'd want to know, no matter how much I loved them, and how curious I am. I don't believe it'd give me any comfort. Does all this make sense to you? I don't seem to be abel to put into words what I really want to tell you, what I'm feeling inside. I had it in my head, exactlly how I wanted to say all this, but when it comes to putting it down on paper, it just doesn't seem to come out. I really just wanted to say I kinda understand what you musta gone through, with an untimely death, the questions you wanted answered (that could never really be found) the lies and rumours you had to hear, trying to mourn the loss of a loved one at the same time, someone you saw as having such a zest for life, with so much to love for, just gone.
After reading Vincent Lovegrove's book, I sat and thought, what would have happened if Michael hadn't broke his arm, had he continued to swim? Perhaps he'd be representing Australia at the Olympics and never have gotten into the music buisness and the whole drug scnece and caught up in the Paula Yates fiasco, and he'd still be here. But then I'd never have truly admired him for the reasons I do, and that's a lot of IFs so I won't dwell on that. And I'm sure he enjoyed the life he did lead, dispite everything. Anyway, what I'm getting at is, when I heard about my cousin's death, I too thought about a lot of IFs and I can't seem to determine if it helpedme or not, I do't think it did, what it did do though, was made me remember some of the good times we had. And I think that's the best thing to do, what helps teh most is, reliving those good times. Here's a quote I heard you might like:
“Course I'll miss them, but missing someone is better than not missing any one at all, isn't it............. I've got this theory,........... when you start spending more time reliving something than you actually did living it in the first place, you make it timeless, you can make it last forever, even make it better than it was the first time”
And so that's what I do, both with my cousin and Michael's memory. I like to look at old pictures, read articles, listen to his music. Some times I begin to forget he's even gone. I was listening to Michael's solo album one day, when I first got it, and I remember thinking to myself, 'this is really good, I can't wait to hear what these songs sound live in concert.' It was just so strange, I musta got so caught up in the music, I'd forgotten about the rest, and it took me a while to realise I'd never see Michael Hutchence in concert.
But through the work he's left behind, I do believe his memory will continue to live on, and so long as we have this, he'll always be in our hearts.
Another weird thing is, Monique had a book of poetry, adn some of teh stuff we read of it was really good, and gave an insight into what she musta been feeling, however, her words will always be a reminder of the perso she was, the person I'll always remember.
Anyway, I truly wish I could have expressed myself better, really told you what I wanted to say, I guess some things just can't be expressed in word . I hope you read this one day, and I hope you can see what I'm trying to say, and know what it meant to me, to listen to your sons's music, how much it touched me, how much I admired him, how much he's missed.
I've been stuck on this last paragraph for some time now, I guess I'll just leave it at that, and hope you understand. This letter, what I hoped form it, was comfort I guess. Comfort by sharing a story with someone who's gone through similar things, comfort for you in your loss, and comfort for me by sharing this with you, which will hopefully make things easier eventually.
See ya,
>MITCH
I don't really know where to start this letter, for some reason I just felt the urge to write to you. To tell you the truth, I wrote this letter out quite a few months ago, but hestitated sending it, for I don't know what reasons, but after reading the Vincent Lovegrove autobiography on Michael, I just felt it was somethign I had to do. I guess the way part to start at is saying how grateful I am that your son Michael Hutchence grew up to be who he was, and I s'pose that you played a big part in that. He was a true talent and that's the main reason I decided to write to you. I've been blown away by his posthumous album since I got it on the first day of release on 11th of October 1999. I've now set out to collect teh entire back catalouge of INXS albums, as I'd previously only owned Elegantly Wasted.
I can only begin to imagine what you and your family had to go through at the time of your son's death. Having to go through the grieving process in te public eye, and all the rumours and specualtion that followed. It seems after two years Michael has still not been able to rest in peace.
In a way, to me 1997 was a year of death. Both worldwide and closer to home for me. I was only 15 when I first had to deal with death that year (and EVER) I'd never lost anyone close to me before, and at eh beginning of 1997, my cousin who was only 6 months younger than me passed away. Then there was the death of Princess Diana and Mother Theresa, which was followed by the death of a fried who was a year younger than me. And then there was the untimely death of Michael, which was just over a month after my 16th birthday.
And it seesm that four out of five of these deaths were premature, they'd not lived half the life you'd expected them too. So there were a lot of questions left unanswered surrounding their deaths. But the difference between my two close deaths and Michael's and Diana's, was that these questions were asked publicly, which I can only imagine how much it upset the families involved. Being bombarded with rumours and lies, denying you and your family the right to privacy, and the chance to mourn alone. And even if these questions were answered, what would it have done? Nothing, it's not as if they could have miraculously been bouhgt back to life. I admit when I first heard of Michael's death, I was upset and wanted to know why, but then with the hoopla surrounding his death reminded me of the first death I'd ever experienced. My cousin, died in her sleep one night. No one knew how. She was living with her dad at the time, and the night before she'd talked to her mum and how she was gonna move in with her and looking forward to it. Teh next mrning she was dead. Living in a small town at teh time, the rumour mill spun into over drive. Comments about suicide were made public, amongst other rumours of drugs. At first when I heard I denied it, telling myself that it wasn't her, it was another girl they'd found, that she'd walk through the door and wonder what all the fuss was about, it wasn't her, it couldn't be. This didn't help, neither did the questions I'd ask myself about why it had happened. And despite the fact that an autopsy was preformed, and they'd have an idea on how she died, I've never found out teh results of it, never wanted to know, never will. I s'pose that's the way it's meant to be with deaths liek that, you can never know what REALLY happened. Even if I had the chance to find out how she died, or Michael even, I doubt I'd want to know, no matter how much I loved them, and how curious I am. I don't believe it'd give me any comfort. Does all this make sense to you? I don't seem to be abel to put into words what I really want to tell you, what I'm feeling inside. I had it in my head, exactlly how I wanted to say all this, but when it comes to putting it down on paper, it just doesn't seem to come out. I really just wanted to say I kinda understand what you musta gone through, with an untimely death, the questions you wanted answered (that could never really be found) the lies and rumours you had to hear, trying to mourn the loss of a loved one at the same time, someone you saw as having such a zest for life, with so much to love for, just gone.
After reading Vincent Lovegrove's book, I sat and thought, what would have happened if Michael hadn't broke his arm, had he continued to swim? Perhaps he'd be representing Australia at the Olympics and never have gotten into the music buisness and the whole drug scnece and caught up in the Paula Yates fiasco, and he'd still be here. But then I'd never have truly admired him for the reasons I do, and that's a lot of IFs so I won't dwell on that. And I'm sure he enjoyed the life he did lead, dispite everything. Anyway, what I'm getting at is, when I heard about my cousin's death, I too thought about a lot of IFs and I can't seem to determine if it helpedme or not, I do't think it did, what it did do though, was made me remember some of the good times we had. And I think that's the best thing to do, what helps teh most is, reliving those good times. Here's a quote I heard you might like:
“Course I'll miss them, but missing someone is better than not missing any one at all, isn't it............. I've got this theory,........... when you start spending more time reliving something than you actually did living it in the first place, you make it timeless, you can make it last forever, even make it better than it was the first time”
And so that's what I do, both with my cousin and Michael's memory. I like to look at old pictures, read articles, listen to his music. Some times I begin to forget he's even gone. I was listening to Michael's solo album one day, when I first got it, and I remember thinking to myself, 'this is really good, I can't wait to hear what these songs sound live in concert.' It was just so strange, I musta got so caught up in the music, I'd forgotten about the rest, and it took me a while to realise I'd never see Michael Hutchence in concert.
But through the work he's left behind, I do believe his memory will continue to live on, and so long as we have this, he'll always be in our hearts.
Another weird thing is, Monique had a book of poetry, adn some of teh stuff we read of it was really good, and gave an insight into what she musta been feeling, however, her words will always be a reminder of the perso she was, the person I'll always remember.
Anyway, I truly wish I could have expressed myself better, really told you what I wanted to say, I guess some things just can't be expressed in word . I hope you read this one day, and I hope you can see what I'm trying to say, and know what it meant to me, to listen to your sons's music, how much it touched me, how much I admired him, how much he's missed.
I've been stuck on this last paragraph for some time now, I guess I'll just leave it at that, and hope you understand. This letter, what I hoped form it, was comfort I guess. Comfort by sharing a story with someone who's gone through similar things, comfort for you in your loss, and comfort for me by sharing this with you, which will hopefully make things easier eventually.
See ya,
>MITCH
i have just heard about michael hutchence and his life has insired me and to inspire me isnt easy. To only know of him after he has passed on is a tragedy in my eyes. His voice and the way he was reminds me of what i am like maybe not in the singing way but in many others.rest in peace micheal hutchence you are my role model and God bless
I want you to know that no matter how much time passes, I will never forget Michael and how much he meant to me. I know you get tons of these letters and mine isn't anything different, but I just wanted you to know that I love and miss him too.
All I can say is that INXS and specifically Michael changed my life. Because of them I decided to chose languages as a career, to understand their lyrics and their thoughts, always with the hope to meet them someday. My dream partially came true in 1994 when they came to Colombia. I saved, worked and cried and I was able to be here, to see Michael, my inspiration. I want to thank to Michael Andrew, Jon, Tim, Gary and Kirk for becoming part of my life. For me Mickey is not dead, he will always be the light in my way. Finally I want to thank Michael's family for giving us this space to share our feelings.
I have been a fan of Michael and INXS ever since they become popular in my native Chile, in which their music was heard all over the place.
I had a chance to see them live when they played in San Francisco, in July 97; What a great concert that was.
I have been shocked ever since I learned about Michael's death. Although we are not part of his family, and are only fans, I feel for the ones that say he took part of us when he left. I can't even imagine how you, his family feels; my heart goes out to you, his family, hoping you are finding a way to deal with this terrible loss; I am glad you are remembering him through this website, thank you for making it available to us.
I do and will continue to listen to Michael's music forever, I saw the special VH1 had on Sunday, I actually watched it three times, it was a way to have closure; I still can't believe he is gone. To the family I want to say thank you very much for bringing such a talent to our lives, so sorry it was gone so quickly, and I am glad I had the chance to see him when he was here, will never forget that.
So very sorry!
I miss him very much!
Marlene
I had a chance to see them live when they played in San Francisco, in July 97; What a great concert that was.
I have been shocked ever since I learned about Michael's death. Although we are not part of his family, and are only fans, I feel for the ones that say he took part of us when he left. I can't even imagine how you, his family feels; my heart goes out to you, his family, hoping you are finding a way to deal with this terrible loss; I am glad you are remembering him through this website, thank you for making it available to us.
I do and will continue to listen to Michael's music forever, I saw the special VH1 had on Sunday, I actually watched it three times, it was a way to have closure; I still can't believe he is gone. To the family I want to say thank you very much for bringing such a talent to our lives, so sorry it was gone so quickly, and I am glad I had the chance to see him when he was here, will never forget that.
So very sorry!
I miss him very much!
Marlene
I saw the Behind the Music special on Michael, and was stricken by his talent. I have always been a fan of INXS, and was saddened by his sudden and untimely passing. My thoughts are with your family and loved ones. Thank you for bringing such a talented and unique man into our lives, even though it was so brief.
What a beautiful website. He is truly missed. No words can describe the hollow feeling of the loss of a loved one. May God bless you.
Thank you so much Kelland for a touching and beautifully dedicated website. It gave me more of a “personal feel” for the man you called “son”.
I've been watching Michael for years now..Got to see INXS live a few years ago and they were fab..So sad that his life ended this way..he will be greatly missed..Mr.Kell I'm very sorry about your great loss..
I know that it has been 2 years since the untimely loss of Michael, but i still find it very hard to deal with the fact that he is gone. I still think that this is a horrible dream and that someday i will awake and all wil be good. But those are dreams and the facts are that this is true and is such a hard reality to face for me and for so many others. I cant even imagin the loss the family is feeling and will be feeling for the rest of their lives. To the family, friends and especially Tiger Lily i am with you in heart and soul, i miss him so much.....I know that i am just a fan but i loved everything that Michael gave to us, and always will. Truly a inspirational human being, he was full of grace and style, heart warming,giving,oh my gosh i could go on and on....Everthing!! about Michael was truly amazing. He had a gift and that gift will live on forever and ever for the rest of our lives. When we pass i hope the that it will continue in the future to keep his spirit alive...If the family would to email me i would love to hear from anyone that feels the same as I...All my love to you Michael*****
I miss you ..... Best wishes to family and friends****
Love,
Shannon
I miss you ..... Best wishes to family and friends****
Love,
Shannon
I've had a piece of my heart missing since Michael's death. I can't even imagine the void it has left in his family. I saw INXS in NYC just 2 months before he died and I'm so glad I did. It was the best show I ever have seen or ever will see. He had a voice that touched me in places no one has. I miss him!
Why is it the really talented ones are the ones we lose way too quickly and long before they should be called away from us!!! Michael had so much more to give ... a damn shame is what it is ... a damn shame!
Mr. Hutchence,
I just want to let you know that Michael's music helped me through some periods of my life that I almost did not survive. The energy behind all of it gave me the energy and courage to not end my life while I was going through what I did. Thank you for creating a son that could make people believe, through his music and lyrics, they could get through anything! Losing Michael created a huge sense of loss in my life, but I would much rather celebrate than mourn him...
With love,
Morgan
I just want to let you know that Michael's music helped me through some periods of my life that I almost did not survive. The energy behind all of it gave me the energy and courage to not end my life while I was going through what I did. Thank you for creating a son that could make people believe, through his music and lyrics, they could get through anything! Losing Michael created a huge sense of loss in my life, but I would much rather celebrate than mourn him...
With love,
Morgan
A very deeply touching and moving memorial site for Michael. I loved his music, and miss him.
Michael,
We miss you
We miss you
This site is beautiful, the most delicate one. I think it holds the most touching information regarding MH.
If any of you fans out there want to design and create MH skins for your IE tool-bar so you could have his beautiful face in front of you all day long, go to www.hotbar.com and easily learn how to do it.
All the best to everybody, and may we never lose such a tallent again.
If any of you fans out there want to design and create MH skins for your IE tool-bar so you could have his beautiful face in front of you all day long, go to www.hotbar.com and easily learn how to do it.
All the best to everybody, and may we never lose such a tallent again.
I really miss him & his music. He was truly charismatic & his music always found a way to touch a nerve & to let you know that your feelings were not unique & that someone else out there felt the same as you did.
I just want to say this site is beautiful. It is so nice to be able to come here and share your thoughts on a such a great man!
I just saw VH1's show on INXS last night. I still can't believe Michael is gone. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, but be sure he will always be remebered. (I am playing INXS right now!) Peace to all
Mr. Hutchence,
Your website provided me with a wealth of information on my favorite singer, Michael Hutchence. You took me through his life and work in a way that no one else could. I have been a fan of INXS for many years now and I cherish their music. Michael was an exceptionally talented artiste and has indeed left a legacy in the world of music. I will miss him.
I look forward to the release of his solo album in a few days. I would like to thank you again for the information you have on your website and for giving me this chance to write to you.
Thank you and God Bless.
Your website provided me with a wealth of information on my favorite singer, Michael Hutchence. You took me through his life and work in a way that no one else could. I have been a fan of INXS for many years now and I cherish their music. Michael was an exceptionally talented artiste and has indeed left a legacy in the world of music. I will miss him.
I look forward to the release of his solo album in a few days. I would like to thank you again for the information you have on your website and for giving me this chance to write to you.
Thank you and God Bless.
Thank you for a wonderful website, and allowing Michael's fans to express how much he meant to them.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, band, and closest friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, band, and closest friends.
As a parent, I can imagine your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I feel for Tiger Lily not getting to know what a man she had for a father. It's a shame to lose talent so soon.
Hello !!
it is me again the giggly goddess, I would just like too mention that I am having a Birthday party for Michael , here in Portland ,Oregon.
When : Saturday Jan 22nd ( when else ??)
Time : 8pm till ???
Where : The Hutch Taverna ( Man, I love that part !!)
4606 NE Glisan
Portland, Oregon
If you are interested please e mail me (Janie ) at poobear@wenet.net
Hope too see some of you there , and not there at another Hutch2K party near you !! Soo go find one or if there is not one in your area , make one !!! LOL
Take care !!
Hutchiepooh !!!
it is me again the giggly goddess, I would just like too mention that I am having a Birthday party for Michael , here in Portland ,Oregon.
When : Saturday Jan 22nd ( when else ??)
Time : 8pm till ???
Where : The Hutch Taverna ( Man, I love that part !!)
4606 NE Glisan
Portland, Oregon
If you are interested please e mail me (Janie ) at poobear@wenet.net
Hope too see some of you there , and not there at another Hutch2K party near you !! Soo go find one or if there is not one in your area , make one !!! LOL
Take care !!
Hutchiepooh !!!
Hello ,
I hope you are all doing well , I would just like too say too Mr. Hutchence that I think it is the greatest thing in the world that you tell people too be happy , when they think of sweet Michael !!! I am on the campaign for happiness !! No more tears when it comes too Michael !!! I mean how would you feel if every time someone thought of you they cried ?? I would feel bad , and in turn feel worse , so please I am BEGGING YOU , have happy memories 90% of time . I am allowing a 10% sadness factor , but that is all !!!
So, grab an INXS album, or Michaels solo album , put the volume on 10 , and sing and dance !!!! Yeah Baby !!!!
Love and happy thoughts
Hutchiepooh !!!
I hope you are all doing well , I would just like too say too Mr. Hutchence that I think it is the greatest thing in the world that you tell people too be happy , when they think of sweet Michael !!! I am on the campaign for happiness !! No more tears when it comes too Michael !!! I mean how would you feel if every time someone thought of you they cried ?? I would feel bad , and in turn feel worse , so please I am BEGGING YOU , have happy memories 90% of time . I am allowing a 10% sadness factor , but that is all !!!
So, grab an INXS album, or Michaels solo album , put the volume on 10 , and sing and dance !!!! Yeah Baby !!!!
Love and happy thoughts
Hutchiepooh !!!
Thank you for creating a memorial in the memory of such a wonderful man. I will forever be inspired by the beautiful music that Michael has left us all with, and the glowing spirit of his life.
---one love!---
---one love!---