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Every Australian that was a teenager in the 80's grew up with Michael and in the true Aussie spirit we took him for granted. Now he has gone we realise what a big impact he had on our lives and of course Australian Music. Michael has given me a specail gift since he left us. I met Debi from London through the INXS message board and we have formed a wonderful friendship. We now wait for the day we meet so we can laugh cry and play up terribly together. You see Michael is still weaving his magic even though he is gone.
This website is a true tribute to one of the greatest men in rock. I have met the guys from INXS a number of times over the last few years and they are a great bunch of guys, a family. The loss of Michael was truely tragic, he touched a lot of hearts over the years and will never be forgotten. I got his solo album the day of its release and it is truely magnificent, some of his best work. From reading this guestbook, it is obvious he was adored worldwide. Michael, you'll be remembered, adored and loved eternally.
I cried while reading the tributes and viewing the pictures. Michael has truly touched us all. I feel the world lost a great man, but he will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I have just been going through your website. Thank you for taking the time and making it so special. I always thought Michael Hutchence was talented and filled with charisma. What a shame that his life is over. A friend of mine who lives in Melbourne, Australia just sent me Michael's solo effort and although at times I do find it to be a bit haunting, I really do enjoy listening to it. I will come back to this website again if only to reflect on the enormity his passing has had on so many. Rest in peace Michael. You are missed very much. Love, Ivonne
Normally I'm known for being good at expresing myself. But when I've tried to express all these memories, feelings, joy, tenderness, trust and love Michael inspired me, I still can't find the words.
I guess all I want is to be here too, to share our gratitued and love for him. I wish I may someday be able to give him back my love and respect, somehow, somewhere, someday... forever.
Love and peace...
María Rosa
I guess all I want is to be here too, to share our gratitued and love for him. I wish I may someday be able to give him back my love and respect, somehow, somewhere, someday... forever.
Love and peace...
María Rosa
Discovered the site in the SthnX in London - Will never forget the impact his music has had in my adolesence. Thank you for a great insight into Michael and his life. Good luck with the future and Tiger....anne
A very tasteful, touching site which seems to celebrate his life as opposed to mourning his death.
Michael has been a part of my life since my teenage years, he wall all I used to daydream about.
The walls and ceilings were covered in pictures, and as I grew older, slowly they all disappeared but memories of him will never fade.
The website made me laugh and made me cry but in the end I think of all the pleasure he brought into my life - and I smile uncontrollably.
Congrats with the website - Its amazing.
The walls and ceilings were covered in pictures, and as I grew older, slowly they all disappeared but memories of him will never fade.
The website made me laugh and made me cry but in the end I think of all the pleasure he brought into my life - and I smile uncontrollably.
Congrats with the website - Its amazing.
Dear mr.Hutchence,
This is a wonderfull site, please continue...
with best regards,
Erik
This is a wonderfull site, please continue...
with best regards,
Erik
the memory of michael will always be around wherever i go. as i quietly listen to his album with the song “flesh and blood” playing, i wonder what his reaction to the record being completed and available to his many fans would be like. he was and will always be my number one hero. RIP michael, i still miss you but as long as your music and videos are still around, i will never forget you. thank you for the music and memories.
I saw INXS as a fledgling band in our scool assembly hall in august 1980 and was hooked. Over the years I only managed to get to another 3 concerts, but each and every one has memories engraved in my mind no one can take away.
This website is a true work of art and each and every participant should be more than proud. Thank you for giving fans the opportunity to relive and remember a great artist and genuine human being.
This website is a true work of art and each and every participant should be more than proud. Thank you for giving fans the opportunity to relive and remember a great artist and genuine human being.
I saw INXS in 1984 and was hooked, Michael and band had such a huge impression on my teenage years. I hear that voice and it takes me back to sunsoaked days down the beach, back to my youth. Michael will always live with me, because he is part of my past.
I have just read all 500 and some odd sites and feel very touched by what everyone has written.
RIP MICHAEL
RIP MICHAEL
thank u 4 the memories
(2nd VISIT)
FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE, YOU ARE HERE; A THOUGHT, A CARE WITH GESTURES AND TEARS.
YET NO-ONE CLOSE SHARES ALL THE GLADNESS IT BRINGS, TO HAVE IN MY LIFE THIS ANGEL THAT SINGS.
AND FOR YOU MY LOVE NOW, I HOPE YOU HAVE PEACE, IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GUARDING ALL OF THIS FLEECE.
LIKE LAMBS TO THE SLAUGHTER WE'RE SURE TO FOLLOW, ONLY TO BATHE IN THE SHINE OF YOUR GLOW.
SO SHINE ON MY DEAR AND NEVER BURN OUT, FOR YOUR WORK IS NEVER OVER, THERE IS PLENTY ABOUT.
YES SHARPEN YOUR SWORD, NOW BOW TO YOUR LORD, AND HOLD THOSE SCALES HIGH FOR THE TIME IS NIGH,
ONLY JUSTICE WILL TELL US...WHY!!!?.
(Patricia - every time I see Irises I think of you.XX).
FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE, YOU ARE HERE; A THOUGHT, A CARE WITH GESTURES AND TEARS.
YET NO-ONE CLOSE SHARES ALL THE GLADNESS IT BRINGS, TO HAVE IN MY LIFE THIS ANGEL THAT SINGS.
AND FOR YOU MY LOVE NOW, I HOPE YOU HAVE PEACE, IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GUARDING ALL OF THIS FLEECE.
LIKE LAMBS TO THE SLAUGHTER WE'RE SURE TO FOLLOW, ONLY TO BATHE IN THE SHINE OF YOUR GLOW.
SO SHINE ON MY DEAR AND NEVER BURN OUT, FOR YOUR WORK IS NEVER OVER, THERE IS PLENTY ABOUT.
YES SHARPEN YOUR SWORD, NOW BOW TO YOUR LORD, AND HOLD THOSE SCALES HIGH FOR THE TIME IS NIGH,
ONLY JUSTICE WILL TELL US...WHY!!!?.
(Patricia - every time I see Irises I think of you.XX).
My heart is so full and my eyes are so moist, I can hardly breath. During the early to mid-eighties, INXS entered my life and I was never the same again. I too am a singer/songwriter and poet and I remember the first time I saw the band on MTV. I was a teenager, in a blah sort of mood, and suddenly there was Michael's face, close-up to the camera. The first thing I remember feeling at that moment was how warm and emotional his eyes were. I just gazed at him and felt as if I knew him. I quickly lavished myself with every album I could find of INXS and soon became one of the most devoted and loving fans they will ever have. Fortunately, years later I finally met the band by accident in NYC during the “Calling all Nations tour - summer 88'. Michael, being the front man, was ofcourse the most in demand by the fans. When I finally met him, I could feel how real and charismatic he really was and posessed such a boyish quality about him. His soft spoken voice made him even more adorable. He was never just a rock star in my eyes. I met the band several times again until 1993 when they played at the “Academy” in NYC. I gave Tim Farriss my first demo and he showed his appreciation by giving me the most loving hug. I met Michael the very next afternoon in front of the hotel the band stayed in as I was to have lunch with a friend who worked there at the time (never for one moment believing it would be my last time seeing him in person) for a quick photo. I remember, the tour bus was behind me and out comes Michael with his usually dishevelled hair, wide bottomed denim trousers and a denim jacket wearing his funky prescription sunglasses. I wanted so badly to tell him how much he enriched my life as a singer/songwriter and a person, however I was too shy to speak-up. It was raining that day and I lifted my red umbrella so he and I can stand under it, posing for a photo. He not only exuded sensuality, he also exuded so much warmth and genuine love. He felt like a cozy, fluffy blanket around my shoulders. He left me with his God given smile, you know how his eyes just twinkle whenever he smiles and his teeth barely showing like a little boy's mouth with bright, glowy cheeks. I wish I had the courage to tell him just how much he impacted my life with his voice. I felt I really understood him, (only God knows why) and never really spoke of that to anyone. I want to tell him now that a shy yet talented girl in NY loves him and misses him terribly. I also want to tell him that his true loving spirit and giving nature was clearly felt and understood and appreciated. I was not able to cry at the time learned of his death because I was too angry and stifled emotionally, however, I can and will cry today and in the future whenever I dive into my sweet memories of him or play my INXS albums, it makes me feel good.
Mr. Kelland Hutchence, you have no idea how cathartic this is for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to tell you, his father, how much your son meant to me and so many, many other people. You are very lucky to have him as a son (not had, but have), his presence and his voice left an indentation in my heart while he was alive. Now, his spirit lives for me. There's a lovely spot in my heart for Hutch. I know he's watching us down here with that adorable, childlike, twinkley smile of his. I look forwad to jamming with him when I reach paradise (not for many years, ofcourse) Until that time, we should continue to celebrate his life and legend as we move ahead with our lives. He knows who his friends really are.
My heartfelt gratitude to you, the Hutchence family and everyone else who made this memorial website possible. God bless you all, especially Michael's little twin, Tiger Lilly.
Yours Truly,
Katia Floreska
Mr. Kelland Hutchence, you have no idea how cathartic this is for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to tell you, his father, how much your son meant to me and so many, many other people. You are very lucky to have him as a son (not had, but have), his presence and his voice left an indentation in my heart while he was alive. Now, his spirit lives for me. There's a lovely spot in my heart for Hutch. I know he's watching us down here with that adorable, childlike, twinkley smile of his. I look forwad to jamming with him when I reach paradise (not for many years, ofcourse) Until that time, we should continue to celebrate his life and legend as we move ahead with our lives. He knows who his friends really are.
My heartfelt gratitude to you, the Hutchence family and everyone else who made this memorial website possible. God bless you all, especially Michael's little twin, Tiger Lilly.
Yours Truly,
Katia Floreska
This is my third message in this guestbook. I come here each day and read the new messages left by fans from all over the world. And it is great to know that so many many people love Michael and appreciate the legacy he left us all. Thanks to all who write here, each one gives me something new and touching to think about. Or share a personal memory that lets us all see small piece of Michael.
Once again, thanks to Kell, Mario & Jacky!
Patricia
Oregon, USA
Once again, thanks to Kell, Mario & Jacky!
Patricia
Oregon, USA
thankyou for the memories.
dear all,
I just cannot write down everything I feel now after having seen the site. it is beautiful and sad, but I think it was a great idea to create it. I miss his music very much!
Veronika
I just cannot write down everything I feel now after having seen the site. it is beautiful and sad, but I think it was a great idea to create it. I miss his music very much!
Veronika
Loved your site, it has a very intimate feel to it. I will be a regular visitor.
I too was and still am devastated and in a state of shock over Michael's passing; through sites like yours I feel as though he is still here with us and it brings some comfort.
I too was and still am devastated and in a state of shock over Michael's passing; through sites like yours I feel as though he is still here with us and it brings some comfort.
I had the honor of seeing Inxs the summer of 97. They played at pine knob in the planetfest. It was the last concert that I saw with my sister before she moved. It was a very moving experience. I will never forget how I felt when I heard of his death.
Michael will be missed by all.
Michael will be missed by all.
THANK YOU so very much for this website. I have been waiting for some info. on the release of the solo album and living in Orlando, Florida makes it really hard to keep up on whats happening in Australia. And from the bottom of my heart I would like to thank you for sharing with us your personal photos and thoughts. It really means alot. I met Michael 8 weeks before his passing . I waited 13 yrs. to meet him and it is definatly one of the best days of my life. He had a very special gift of touching people. I would be more then happy to send you some of the photos taken that night if you would like. I would also like to thank everyone who worked so hard on the website. With Love, Paula
He will always be sadly missed.
It still brings tears to my eyes to listen to INXS. Michael was truly an amazing singer. My heart was filled with sorrow when he left us. I saw U2 a few days after his death and Bono dedicated “40” to Michael. It was very special to me to see Bono cry and know that Michael meant so much to him too. He will be missed by many people.
Michelle
Michelle
The guy was a great front man. I remember seeing INXS with my brother in Sheffield June 1997. It was a superb concert, 5 months later I remeber hearing the news of his death on the radio. I was stunned.
A great loss
A great loss