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I cannot believe that it's two years since Michael passed away. It's a shame that one of Australia's best rock stars is no longer with us. I would like to give my sympathy to Michael's family, who now have to deal with the loss of their wonderful son.
Thank you Kell so much for chatting with us Mon.the22nd 9pm US time and answering our questions. Michael has meant so much to me and has been a big influence in my life. His words and music has helped me through some very hard times. It meant so much chatting with you and gave me a very wonderful and exciting feeling. Thank you again. This site is Great! Sincerely, Dee
Great site, befitting a must missed and extremely talented man.
Michael, you was for me , one of the greatest songwriter
TO Mr.Hutchence,Tiger,Family,and the remaining members of INXS:
Oh boy. I just want to say that this website is the best I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing the precious life and memories of Michael with all of us. There will never be another like MKH.
I just got out of the hospital from having an asthma attack and while I was in there I thought about the last show he and the guys did on Sept.27,1997. It was so cool all the members of the fan club got to go back stage and meet /greet the band. Well, when I finally got to chat with Michael it brought a tear to my eyes. I got a hold of myself and I said to him “ Man - I just wanna let you know that no matter who tells you different;You're my nigga if you don't get no bigga.”
I never saw him laugh before but I'll never forget that beautiful smile. During the show when they performed “Bitter Tears” Michael walked to Tim's side of the stage where we were. He kneeled down and sang his heart out. The next thing I know he reaches out his hand to me and we must have held hands for a good 8 seconds. All I could think of at the time was communication is great. I know a lot of people have held hands with michaeland I'm no different, but that time was my own and as long as I live I will cheerish that moment deep in my heart. Mr.Hutchence, Sir, Thank you and Patricia(I can't remember her last name- sorry)for giving us a talented addition to this world. And may the lord bless you and keep you in your time of mourning.
To Tiger- I just want to say don't worry. God has your daddy watching over you and taking care of you. For the rest of INXS, God bless you.
Take Care Everyone. DEENA
Oh boy. I just want to say that this website is the best I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing the precious life and memories of Michael with all of us. There will never be another like MKH.
I just got out of the hospital from having an asthma attack and while I was in there I thought about the last show he and the guys did on Sept.27,1997. It was so cool all the members of the fan club got to go back stage and meet /greet the band. Well, when I finally got to chat with Michael it brought a tear to my eyes. I got a hold of myself and I said to him “ Man - I just wanna let you know that no matter who tells you different;You're my nigga if you don't get no bigga.”
I never saw him laugh before but I'll never forget that beautiful smile. During the show when they performed “Bitter Tears” Michael walked to Tim's side of the stage where we were. He kneeled down and sang his heart out. The next thing I know he reaches out his hand to me and we must have held hands for a good 8 seconds. All I could think of at the time was communication is great. I know a lot of people have held hands with michaeland I'm no different, but that time was my own and as long as I live I will cheerish that moment deep in my heart. Mr.Hutchence, Sir, Thank you and Patricia(I can't remember her last name- sorry)for giving us a talented addition to this world. And may the lord bless you and keep you in your time of mourning.
To Tiger- I just want to say don't worry. God has your daddy watching over you and taking care of you. For the rest of INXS, God bless you.
Take Care Everyone. DEENA
I have finally plucked up the courage to write a few words in honour of one of the greatest men that ever lived in my lifetime. I am deeply moved by what has been said by all on this guestbook and feel I can only say thankyou to Michael for being such a bright spark and for leaving us with the wonderful memories, Michael you were truly a hero, and I will always love you.
As I'm writing this it is the evening of November 22nd. I don't have a computer at home so I have to wait until tomorrow to put this on the internet. Needless to say I've been thinking of Michael all day, listening to his music, watching some videos, cherishing my memories of INXS, but most of all crying for a loss I still find hard to bear.
INXS used to make my life happier, more exciting and more positive. I would look forward to every record and every tour for months, counting the days that I would stand there, in one of the front rows, watching the best live band and feeling the world wasn't such a bad place after all.
At the end of a tour (I would see between 10 and 20 concerts each time) I would feel lost, knowing I had to get back to my every day life, and wondering if I would ever see them again.
When the European leg of the Listen Like Thieves tour ended I remember saying goodbye to the band and I couldn't help crying. Michael gave me a hug and said “You've got the biggest blue eyes”. I remember it made me smile and I felt better immediately.
Today when I was crying I thought about that day in 1986, wishing the tears I was crying now were like then, for the end of a tour, and not the end of a life.
I had always been worried about INXS splitting up one day. After seeing them live at Brixton Academy in London in October 1994, there was a two year silence and I was starting to think it was all over for INXS. But then the wonderful news came that there was going to be a new album and even a tour later that year in 1997. I couldn't believe my luck.
Unfortunately during this tour one of my cats became very ill, and I could only see four shows in the UK. I wasn't sure if I would still enjoy INXS live as much as I used to (it had been two and a half years since I last saw them), but as soon as I heard the first song I knew nothing had changed: they were still the brilliant live band I knew and I loved hearing the new songs for the first time.
It was the first time that I didn't cry at the last show of a tour. INXS had only done a UK tour and a few festivals in Europe and the record company told me the would return soon. Also they hadn't played in Holland yet (my home country) and they had never skipped Holland on a tour before. So I was sure I was going to see them again soon.
The following months I would check the music papers for news every week, and I had already saved up enough money to travel around Europe to see as many concerts as possible. Then the terrible news about Michael came and I knew I was waiting for something that was never going to happen.
I can still see INXS leaving the stage at Wembley in London, it was June 18th 1997, Michael was waving goodbye as the crowd was shouting for more and I remember thinking “See you soon, boys”. It was my 80th and last show.
“If you told me
nothing's perfect
hearts are broken
nothing's free
I could show you
why it's worth it
that's the way it's meant to be”
I just wanted to share this story with you and let you know I'm thinking of you today Jon, Kirk, Andrew, Tim and Garry Gary (I'm glad you decided to continue to make music), Mr. Kelland Hutchence & family (thanks for taking care of Michael's fans) and all you INXS fans (it's good to know I'm not alone).
Forever INXS
INXS used to make my life happier, more exciting and more positive. I would look forward to every record and every tour for months, counting the days that I would stand there, in one of the front rows, watching the best live band and feeling the world wasn't such a bad place after all.
At the end of a tour (I would see between 10 and 20 concerts each time) I would feel lost, knowing I had to get back to my every day life, and wondering if I would ever see them again.
When the European leg of the Listen Like Thieves tour ended I remember saying goodbye to the band and I couldn't help crying. Michael gave me a hug and said “You've got the biggest blue eyes”. I remember it made me smile and I felt better immediately.
Today when I was crying I thought about that day in 1986, wishing the tears I was crying now were like then, for the end of a tour, and not the end of a life.
I had always been worried about INXS splitting up one day. After seeing them live at Brixton Academy in London in October 1994, there was a two year silence and I was starting to think it was all over for INXS. But then the wonderful news came that there was going to be a new album and even a tour later that year in 1997. I couldn't believe my luck.
Unfortunately during this tour one of my cats became very ill, and I could only see four shows in the UK. I wasn't sure if I would still enjoy INXS live as much as I used to (it had been two and a half years since I last saw them), but as soon as I heard the first song I knew nothing had changed: they were still the brilliant live band I knew and I loved hearing the new songs for the first time.
It was the first time that I didn't cry at the last show of a tour. INXS had only done a UK tour and a few festivals in Europe and the record company told me the would return soon. Also they hadn't played in Holland yet (my home country) and they had never skipped Holland on a tour before. So I was sure I was going to see them again soon.
The following months I would check the music papers for news every week, and I had already saved up enough money to travel around Europe to see as many concerts as possible. Then the terrible news about Michael came and I knew I was waiting for something that was never going to happen.
I can still see INXS leaving the stage at Wembley in London, it was June 18th 1997, Michael was waving goodbye as the crowd was shouting for more and I remember thinking “See you soon, boys”. It was my 80th and last show.
“If you told me
nothing's perfect
hearts are broken
nothing's free
I could show you
why it's worth it
that's the way it's meant to be”
I just wanted to share this story with you and let you know I'm thinking of you today Jon, Kirk, Andrew, Tim and Garry Gary (I'm glad you decided to continue to make music), Mr. Kelland Hutchence & family (thanks for taking care of Michael's fans) and all you INXS fans (it's good to know I'm not alone).
Forever INXS
To Michael's family, and Kelland especially:
I think the efforts you have made to reach out to Michael's fans in the wake of this unbelievable tragedy has made a world of difference in our collective healing process. I've never experienced a sense of relief from a “group therapy” concept until visiting your site on this second anniversary of his death.
I have always felt a very powerful sense of connection to INXS, and Michael especially, ever since my first concert experience when I was 14. I am 25 now, and still feel the same adrenaline as I did then, only now I have the added maturity to realize the depth of Michael's contributions to the world, as well as the satisfaction of knowing I finally met him two months before he died. I literally defined myself in my adolescence through being an INXS fan, even to the extent of having them on the license plate of my car. And it is clear that my devotion was warranted - and at the root of all that was Michael. I feel he helped raise me, in a sense, by providing an inspiration for me during the most formative years of my life, and that makes him family as far as I'm concerned. I will always look upon my Michael Hutchence autograph, displayed prominently on my “INXSFAN” license plate on the wall, and know that it is only one small fragment of all the treasures I have to remember Michael by.
Thank you for providing hope where there was otherwise despair - both to Michael and to Kelland.
Love, Jennifer
I think the efforts you have made to reach out to Michael's fans in the wake of this unbelievable tragedy has made a world of difference in our collective healing process. I've never experienced a sense of relief from a “group therapy” concept until visiting your site on this second anniversary of his death.
I have always felt a very powerful sense of connection to INXS, and Michael especially, ever since my first concert experience when I was 14. I am 25 now, and still feel the same adrenaline as I did then, only now I have the added maturity to realize the depth of Michael's contributions to the world, as well as the satisfaction of knowing I finally met him two months before he died. I literally defined myself in my adolescence through being an INXS fan, even to the extent of having them on the license plate of my car. And it is clear that my devotion was warranted - and at the root of all that was Michael. I feel he helped raise me, in a sense, by providing an inspiration for me during the most formative years of my life, and that makes him family as far as I'm concerned. I will always look upon my Michael Hutchence autograph, displayed prominently on my “INXSFAN” license plate on the wall, and know that it is only one small fragment of all the treasures I have to remember Michael by.
Thank you for providing hope where there was otherwise despair - both to Michael and to Kelland.
Love, Jennifer
I am very priveliged to sign this guestbook and am happy to see so much fan support. I have been an Inxs fan for a long time, and that will never change. I am truly sorry about the loss of Michael and hope his family, and Inxs are well.
Deep regards,
J. Cundari
Deep regards,
J. Cundari
To you Dear Kelland,
I would like to thank you for being so warm and sincere towards your beautiful Michael's fans.
I have had the pleasure of meeting you on two occasions now, yesterday at Michael's memorial site and also at the service last year. I'm sure Michael is looking down on his “Daddio” with much admiration knowing his spirit is living on through you. Thank you for keeping Michael's giving life alive and close to our hearts. You are truly an inspiration, and I see so clearly where Michael's generous and loving heart came from. Thank you once again Kelland from the bottom of my heart!!!!!!!!
With Love to you and your family
God Bless you always.
KAREN
P.S The photos from yeserday at Michael's memorial site turned out great, than thanks for putting them on the website I didn;t have a camera on the day!!!!
I would like to thank you for being so warm and sincere towards your beautiful Michael's fans.
I have had the pleasure of meeting you on two occasions now, yesterday at Michael's memorial site and also at the service last year. I'm sure Michael is looking down on his “Daddio” with much admiration knowing his spirit is living on through you. Thank you for keeping Michael's giving life alive and close to our hearts. You are truly an inspiration, and I see so clearly where Michael's generous and loving heart came from. Thank you once again Kelland from the bottom of my heart!!!!!!!!
With Love to you and your family
God Bless you always.
KAREN
P.S The photos from yeserday at Michael's memorial site turned out great, than thanks for putting them on the website I didn;t have a camera on the day!!!!
I am sitting here listening to Welcome To Wherever You Are and cannot believe two years have passed, already. I have listened to INXS since 1983 when I first heard The One Thing. I was fortunate enough to see them live four times, the last being in August of 1997 in Michigan. Such an amazing band and what an incredible live performance they always gave. It saddens me to know I will not see them in the same way again. Michael was such a presence on stage. I feel he lives on every time I play thier music and I cannot wait to buy his solo release. I have heard bits of it and love everything. And to see Tiger now, wow, she looks so much like him! A part of him here on earth. My blessings and prayers to his family and friends. His music lives on...
Dear Mr Hutchence, Today is the second annversary of Michaels death. Two years ago on Sept 9 1997 Inxs played in our town at the Sunrise Musical Theatre. It was the first time I had seen Inxs. I had been a fan of Michaels since 1985. I was in complete awe to see him in person. And the best part was that he came into the audience to sing!! I couldnt beleive it! Seeing him so beautiful and standing right in front of me. My husband pushed me out and said “go on touch him”, but I couldnt. I respected Michael and tho I loved him all my life I couldnt just “touch him”! But if I even had one hint that he was distressed, I would have held him and never let go. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Michael too. And I will love him forever. I look forward to seeing Tiger grow up into a lovely young lady. I am two years younger than Michael. He will forever be in my heart.
I still miss you terribly, Michael. Such a tragic end to a soul that was so alive. I hope you know how many lives you've touched and how much you meant to me. You are gone but not forgotten-you leave behind loving parents, friens and adoring fans. Gone but not forgotten-your spirit lives on as the spark of life in your little girl's eyes.
I wish to thank you Kell and family and good friends for putting such a wonderful place for us to remember Michael. Tomorrow I will receive my solo CD album and I look forward to being able to hear your voice again, and enjoy the magic! Thank you Michael ~ your light will always shine!
I just want to thank Kell for the memories he has shared with us here. Reading about the ashes ceremony brought me such comfort. I was moved to tears by beauty and hope instead of sorrow and regret...makes me think there is some greater good that can come from this tragedy. Now, my heart holds something other than saddness for Michael. Now, I have some peace that the hand of God is present even in the bleakest of times. Thank you, Kell. This was such a blessing and comfort for today.
Thinking a lot about Michael today and missing him. Love him, Inxs, and of course, their music.
Excellent web page Kell, Thanks.
Excellent web page Kell, Thanks.
I just want to thank all of you for creating such a beautiful website. Here on the 2nd anniversary of Michael's death I've been sobbing all day, however after reading many of the memorials, etc. on this website I somehow feel better. I'm going to try and take everyone's advice to remember Michael in happy thoughts and not dwell on the tragedy. Michael touched my life like so many others and I will never forget him. Thank you again.
I just wanted to say, on this, the second year anniversary of Michael's death, that I am thinking about him alot today, and missing him terribly. I have a dear friend in Wichita Kansas,who is my touch stone when it comes to Michael and Inxs. She is the olny one who understands my grief when it comes to his death, and life for that matter. I met her at an Inxs concert here in my hometown. It was the 29th of August 1997. Less than three months later Michael was gone. I have always felt that we met for a reason, that God brought us together somehow, so that later we could be there for one another for comfort after Michael died. I just wanted to share this with all of those who love Michael, and who miss him so very much, as my friend Sydney and I do. I thank you Kell for this site dedicated to your very special son.
it has been a long, long, time since I have thought of you and the wonderful music that you were a part of...
too bad I never got to see you perform. I only know you as the shy, quiet guy that almost hid himself at the hotel, (from all of the chambermaids actually!). The rest of the band didn't hide...why did you?
Maybe it was just your time to go and you knew it.
Maybe I will get to see you perform in heaven itself, who knows??
May you be resting peacefully forever. A fan.
too bad I never got to see you perform. I only know you as the shy, quiet guy that almost hid himself at the hotel, (from all of the chambermaids actually!). The rest of the band didn't hide...why did you?
Maybe it was just your time to go and you knew it.
Maybe I will get to see you perform in heaven itself, who knows??
May you be resting peacefully forever. A fan.
Somehow he had the talent to make himself familiar and close to people. For many year he was my favorite star, now I like to think he is among them watching out for the people he loves.
Still loved, still missed, two years and the heart still yearns.
All my love, yesterday, now and forever Michael.
God Bless
All my love, yesterday, now and forever Michael.
God Bless
Thinking of Michael today.
Love the website.
Have always been a huge fan.
I am thankful to have seen INXS perform in Dayton, Ohio back in 1994.
Love the website.
Have always been a huge fan.
I am thankful to have seen INXS perform in Dayton, Ohio back in 1994.
I was unable to visit the chat rom tonight (no java)so i hope on this web-site you will be able to pick the best of the bunch & publish them here
I did have my own question?? are you still in regular contact with the band & what are your views on TTD being lead vocals (good luck to him he has a hell of an act to follow)
Warmest regard's to susie spoke to here this morning
Stuart
I did have my own question?? are you still in regular contact with the band & what are your views on TTD being lead vocals (good luck to him he has a hell of an act to follow)
Warmest regard's to susie spoke to here this morning
Stuart
I can't find the words today to express exactly what I feel today so bear with me as I stumble through them... Michael is still very much alive in my home with his music in my ears each day and night, his face in photographs on my bookshelves, his name every time I call for my daughter (Krystyna Kelland) and his spirit dancing with my heart. As the rain falls outside my window this morning I'm reminded that he's gone. And in the same moment I realize all that we have, all that he left behind for us and I am grateful to have known this man and grateful to be able to still hear his voice every time I need to, and to talk to him in heaven and to sing with him on earth.
Thank you Kelland for giving your son life. And thank you Michael for sharing that life with all of us.
Thank you Kelland for giving your son life. And thank you Michael for sharing that life with all of us.
It's two years now since Michael passed away.
I could't believe it when I heard it and I still can't today. How can a person with such an enormous talent just throw away his life?
The music of INXS will be his legacy. I am sure that it will accompany me my whole life through as it did the last 15 years. This is the reason why I wanna say “Thank you!” to Michael and the other guys of INXS for all the joy they gave me through their music.
Michael, when we meet next time you must tell me: who put those tiny daggers in your heart?
Keep on rocking in heaven!
Love & peace
Gerald
I could't believe it when I heard it and I still can't today. How can a person with such an enormous talent just throw away his life?
The music of INXS will be his legacy. I am sure that it will accompany me my whole life through as it did the last 15 years. This is the reason why I wanna say “Thank you!” to Michael and the other guys of INXS for all the joy they gave me through their music.
Michael, when we meet next time you must tell me: who put those tiny daggers in your heart?
Keep on rocking in heaven!
Love & peace
Gerald