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Faced with the challenge of inappropriate messages being posted in the past, we have resorted to pre-approving all guestbook entries before they appear in Michael's Guestbook. We also ask you to enter your email address. It won't be displayed on the site but will help us to keep the guestbook organised as well as allowing us to reply to as many as possible with a word of gratitude. Thanks for understanding.
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17705 entries.
Allison, 02.11.1999
Whitby, Ontario CANADA
Kell, you've done a beautiful job presenting your wonderful son for our memories. I've been a big fan of INXS and Michael (especially) since I was about 13. The first album I ever bought was Listen Like Theives! I've followed them ever since. The news of Michael's passing hit my very hard. I had just moved from Canada to the US and was away from friends and family. No one around me understood why I was so upset. I had to trudge through my mourning alone. Although the many fans on our chat servers definitely helped out along the way! Thanks!

Michael will be forever in our hearts and part of our wonderful memories. Thanks for making it easier to 'see' him through this great web site!
Liselotte Mertens, 02.11.1999
The Netherlands
Well, I'm not a big fan of Michael, but I went to this page because I wanted to hear the statements of Bono.

Bono sang a song for Michael that I really like. It's called: “One”.

I think it's a great favor if Bono sings that song for you. Michael must have been a great person!
Trisha, 02.11.1999
Whyalla SA
Well done Kelland. This site is just what we need.

Michael will be remembered forever in my heart. Such a tragic loss.

GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN
Deena, 02.11.1999
Southern California
When I first heard the INXS “kick” album, I was hooked. Michael Hutchence had a presence like no other I had seen. The 80's was a time when alot of us were lost in drugs. The music was a way of relating and feeling ok. INXS was my all time favorite 80's band and Michael Hutchence was by far the greatest lead singer of that decade. God bless him.
shannon titterington, 02.11.1999
san diego
first of all i would like to send my love and blessings to all who cared for michael. i was lucky enough to see inxs 4 months before michael passed on. i almost didnt make it that night. im so so glad i did. i just got my computer yesterday and the first thing i did was to look up something on the band. this was a wonderful find. it actually gives me some kind of closure. there isnt a week that goes by that i dont listen to michael. his words are an inspiration. i can tell that he was a beautiful person. i wish that i had met him...xoxoxo
Nerrida, 01.11.1999
Canberra ACT
Michael will never be forgotten.
Phill Smith, 01.11.1999
Narrabeen, NSW
A fitting tribute for an absolute legend. I never got the chance to see INXS live. The closest I got was organising the planning stages with a bunch of mates to see Micheal and the band in Brisbane on 13 December 1997.

Fate had it not to be.

Just listening to the music of Michael and INXS whilst I close my eyes, makes me think about what might have been.

Maybe some things weren't meant to be.

Rock on Michael.

Don't change.
Birgit Koller, 01.11.1999
Austria
Dear Michael,

Like a rainbow fading in the twinkling of an eye - GONE TOO SOON
Like a perfect flower that is just beyond your reach - GONE TOO SOON
Like a sunset dying with the rising of the moon - GONE TOO SOON
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight here one day - GONE ONE NIGHT
You are not dead, you are just GONE FOREVER!!
You'll always live throughout your amazing music!
Some of us don't know WHY!???

I MISS YOU

Love always,
Birgit from Austria
Karri, 01.11.1999
Chicago, IL
I recall being about 11 years old, and we had just gotten MTV. One of the first videos and songs to ever make an impact on me was INXS's “The One Thing.” I loved the brashness of it, a foodfight set to music! Most of all, I was immediately drawn to the charisma and talent of the lead singer, Michael Hutchence. I became a fan on the spot, and their music saw me through a sometimes rocky adolescence. I am 28 years old now, and I am a fan for life. The news of Michael's death stunned me so much, that occasionally I have difficulty believing it is true.

Thank you Kell, for this beautiful site, a fitting tribute to your son and the gifts he left us, such as his music, his life, and the beautiful Tiger Lily. Blessings to you!
Paul Ashford, 31.10.1999
Melbourne Australia
It was a great Pleasure and honer to have lived in a time where I could watch Michael perform his art.

The talent and charisma was outstanding .

This site is a truely beautiful memorial to Michael..

Thankyou to all concerned on a beautiful job you done..

And like memories of Michael this site is an experience ..may he rest in peace ...
Patricia Kaspar, 31.10.1999
Vienna/Austria
great site!!!! a big thank you to kelland, michael will always be in our hearts!!!

love trisha
Noel Pettitt, 31.10.1999
Sydney, Australia
Great website and a wonderful concept. Michael had a profound impact and this site will certainly help those who were inspired by him deal with the tragedy of his death and the resultant emptiness.
Tony Adamson, 31.10.1999
New Zealand (living in OZ.)
Michael will always live on in the hearts of his family, friends and the fans.

It should not matter how he left us, only that he made millions of people happy and gave them a way to escape the best way he knew how.

May his memory and his music live forever.
Delia & Leigh Armstrong, 30.10.1999
Northumberland, England
JUNE 10 1997 NEWCASTLE ARENA WAS ALIVE TO THE SOUND OF THE GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD. MICHAEL WAS MAGNIFICENT (AND AS GORGEOUS AS EVER TO SAY THE LEAST) AND THE BAND WERE CERTAINLY AT THEIR BRILLIANT BEST. WE LOVED MICHAEL THEN & JUST AS MUCH NOW. WE HAVE GREAT ADMIRATION OF KELLAND HUTCHENCE'S DIGNIFIED SUPPORT OF MICHAEL, HE PUTS MANY OTHERS TO SHAME! MICHAEL IS ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS HERE IN NORTHUMBERLAND WE WILL ALWAYS THINK OF HIM AS THE BEST.LOVE YOU FOREVER MICHAEL XXXXXXX
joshua buehler, 30.10.1999
ogden,ut
What a wonderful site to a wonderful human being!!! Please keep it going I will come back many more times!!!!
César Hernández Muñoz, 30.10.1999
Chile
Hi, what can I say, for me INXS is all, I grow up con them, now I have 27 years old, since 15 I know them, and are very special. Was in my holydays, i was drinking beer and smoke a cigarette, when I hear Need You Tonigth, was like BOOM, I like this song. Now I have all your CD's, and I cry when Michael was found dead, I can't believe, the man who I admire was dead, I cry and my mother could understand my feeling, my father and bother think, he is crazy, but now, I lives in me, his spirit never die, Michael was only, and only one, no one can replace, he mean a lot for me, and the band too.

Thanks for your talent, music and inspiration, you touch my soul, and when I hear your music, I dance, I'm free, for just one moment, in the place, I forget the world and dance, and song.

Good bye. César
Tino Siehr, 30.10.1999
Germany
in Memory of Michael

im sorry so sorry Michael

God bless you in HEAVEN . . . . . . . . . . .
Philipp, 30.10.1999
Switzerland
Thank you Michael. Thank you INXS.
Retta Harvey, 29.10.1999
Nashville, TN
I became a huge fan of INXS from the first time I saw “The One Thing” on MTV too many years ago to mention. Shortly thereafter I caught them live for the first time at St John's University in Queens, NY opening for Adam Ant. I was totally blown away - what an incredible live experience. From that day on they were my faves. I had the pleasure to meet all of them in '84 after a show at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. They invited us to an afterparty & they couldn't have been nicer. I remember dancing with Michael to “Burnin' Down the House” like it was yesterday. What a sweet & very funny man. As luck would have it a few years later I started working in the video department for Atlantic in New York. Michael always made a point of stopping in to say hello whenever he was in town for press & shows. He brought Ollie in when they were working on the Max Q project & made a point of introduction cause my name is so similiar to his brother's. The connection continued when I went to work for Mercury in '92 and INXS followed shortly thereafter. He will always have a special place in my heart & his memory will go on for years to come. Love ya & miss ya!
Julie Jackle, 29.10.1999
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
The first concert that I ever went to was INXS. My mom took me, I was only 10 years old. I loved it and fell in love with INXS. I was addicted to their music. No matter what mood I was in Inxs always made me feel better. They became my comfort and security. I was unbelievably saddened by the untimely death of Michael. I had so much love for him and the rest of INXS.It hurt to know that just by listening to INXS' music I could easily lessen the pain and stress of my life but there was no way for me to do the same for Michael. I will always remember, love and admire Michael and INXS for all that they have done for so many people. I wish love, strength, and peace to all of Micheal's loved ones and Inxs.

Thank You,
Julie Jackle
Michelle Auge, 29.10.1999
Chicago, Illinois
I absolutely loved Michael and enjoyed the many performances that I saw of INXS, nothing moved me as much as seeing Michael on stage, he was memeorizing. I truly miss his work and I listen to their music over and over again, wishing he were still with us. This web site is so thoughtful and nicely done. It seems that Michael grew up in a very loving and encouraging home, which is nice to know that he had a good childhood. I just wish he could have continued to reflect back on all the people who obvoiusly cared so deeply for him and would have done anything to help him through the tough times in life. I only hope that he is happy where he is now, miss him dearly ,thanks for the memorial and information on his life.
John, 29.10.1999
sydney
Like many others who have posted hereI also saw INXS play live in their early years quite a few times. I have to say I was always astonished at Michael's talent and charisma. What was even better though, was finding that this guy was so friendly and sometimes shy offstage.

Congrats to all associated with the site, it's a fitting tribute to a wonderful and talented guy.

Peace
Tommy&Manu, 29.10.1999
Frankfurt/Germany
A perfect tribute to Michael !

Our thoughts are with his family.

Tommy&Manu
Carmelina Senese, 29.10.1999
Sydney, Australia
The website is a fitting tribute to a great Austrailan.

It is so beautifully presented reflecting the nature of Michael.
Merry & Leslie 10-28-99, 29.10.1999
Petaluma, Ca.
This is a nice place to come to heal. My sister & I saw INXS in concert more than 6 times, the last being at the Warfield in San Francisco less than 4 months before Michael's death. During the concert Michael joined the crowd for a drink... a double vodka tonic at the bar in the back of the room. Suddenly he became one of us, joining in the celebration of their music. The band didn't miss a beat and added to our joyful experience.

We remember leaving that night with such elevation of spirit and great anticipation for our next get together. Their next world tour was only months away, an eternity it seemed. We've never had a party without INXS being present and we have introduced them to all of our friends. They were well worth the two night camp outside of a local music store for concert tickets.

I called Merry at 12:00 AM the night I heard the news. We just cried together in disbelief. All of our memories came flooding back and suddenly their music had new meaning. Our Michael, our friend, thank you for our memories.

We would also like to take this opportunity to tell Andrew, Tim, Jon, Garry, and Kirk that we miss them terribly and hope this isn't the end. For such a talented and inspiring group of men to stop now would be another tragedy.

We love you all.

Mr. Hutchence,

Thank you for giving the fans the chance to say farewell and help begin the healing. Hopefully in receiving all of these notes it is helping you heal too. We were all very fortunate to have such a beautiful man touch us the way he did.

Happy trails to all who find this and love him as much as we did.

Until we meet again, Michael, peace & love.

Merry Miller & Leslie Harrell
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Welcome to Michael’s Guestbook

We want to sincerely thank all of Michael's fans for their regular visits to his Official Memorial site. Michael would be deeply moved by your loyalty and long-term commitment to his music and legacy. The beautiful collection of memories, stories and warm greetings in his Official Guestbook forms a vast resource of international proportions.

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Michael Hutchence's Official Memorial is graciously brought to you by Susie Hutchence, Jacqueline Ferrari, Mario Ferrari, and Ian Patterson.

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