17688 entries.
Having seen Michael just six feet away from me in concert in 1993 in London, it still is hard to believe that he is gone. His songs still live on, whether they are INXS or his solo work.
Rest in peace
Rest in peace
My condolences Kelland, to you and your family for your tragic loss. I'm glad you take solace in the fact that so many of us share your loss. I'm an ex Hong Konger too (65-89), and must have crossed Michael's path a few times at swimming galas with the USRC (we were KBGC and HKFC), but didn't finally meet Michael the singer until my old RTHK boss Warren Rooke introduced us at the Casa Mexicana one night in the late 80's. It was kind of strange finally meeting one of my heroes, and discovering he was just a normal guy, whose talent had taken him along a different path. His music lives on, and I look forward to getting the new album, out this week. Look after Tiger Lily, she's going to be special.
I hope you are in peace
I know you are...
I know you are...
This sight is so moving.
I loved Mikey and all that he stood for. I first saw Inxs at on my birthday Wembly stadium and I was bowled over.
Then two years later I went again to see them on my birthday at the De Montford and it was the best, just 1500 people and Inxs. Wow!!
Will never forget....
I loved Mikey and all that he stood for. I first saw Inxs at on my birthday Wembly stadium and I was bowled over.
Then two years later I went again to see them on my birthday at the De Montford and it was the best, just 1500 people and Inxs. Wow!!
Will never forget....
What a beautiful site!
I recently made a trip from the US to Sydney, and of course on the top of my list of things to do and see was to visit Michael's memorial. I just wanted to compliment you, Kell, on the simple, understated beauty of that tribute. As I sat on that bench and gazed on the marker with that loving inscription, I was suddenly overwhelmed by such a feeling of peace to know that, though he is no longer with us, Michael's soul has finally found the peace that so deperately eluded him in his life. Again, I thank you for such an elegant tribute to your wonderful son, a beautiful human being who will always be sadly missed, but for whom we are all so much richer for having had out lives touched by his presence.
Peace,
Amanda
I recently made a trip from the US to Sydney, and of course on the top of my list of things to do and see was to visit Michael's memorial. I just wanted to compliment you, Kell, on the simple, understated beauty of that tribute. As I sat on that bench and gazed on the marker with that loving inscription, I was suddenly overwhelmed by such a feeling of peace to know that, though he is no longer with us, Michael's soul has finally found the peace that so deperately eluded him in his life. Again, I thank you for such an elegant tribute to your wonderful son, a beautiful human being who will always be sadly missed, but for whom we are all so much richer for having had out lives touched by his presence.
Peace,
Amanda
Great music!!!
It's almost been 2 years, and I still can't believe he is gone. But, we must move on and through his music we will. Michael, the gift you gave will truelly last forever!
After reading all this words of condolences and respect, I couldn't avoid saying something myself. Thru my youth, INXS was one of the major influences. Not only the music, but (and more important) the lyrics. As some people said here, Michael was a friendly and sensitive person when one can hardly forget. He was a symbol of a decade...and still is...
I know that we'll never forget him, since he gave us so much to remember...
Condolences to the family and friends.
PEACE,
milho
I know that we'll never forget him, since he gave us so much to remember...
Condolences to the family and friends.
PEACE,
milho
It was good to read the many tributes and stories, what a great reminder of some great times. Sincerest condolences to all.
As a boy of 18 I can remember seeing INXS at Sefton pub and at the time thought them just great and wonderful.
I was so shocked to learn of Michael's death as I had followed the bands career ,having bought all their albums,and admired this fellow as I thought he was unique.
I will be coming back to this site again to reflect on the frailty of life.It's just so sad, he had the world at his feet.....
Thank you
I was so shocked to learn of Michael's death as I had followed the bands career ,having bought all their albums,and admired this fellow as I thought he was unique.
I will be coming back to this site again to reflect on the frailty of life.It's just so sad, he had the world at his feet.....
Thank you
Thankyou for this wonderful site for Michael
I have just bought his solo album and adore it
What a wonderful man such sad loss
“death is but a door
that and nothing more
tis' life is but a room
do not weep that I left so soo
for I am not far
If you reach you will touch me
It you listen you will hear me
Between us is a wall
For this house has many rooms
together we will know them all
I am waiting ,I am waiting ,I am waiting.
I have just bought his solo album and adore it
What a wonderful man such sad loss
“death is but a door
that and nothing more
tis' life is but a room
do not weep that I left so soo
for I am not far
If you reach you will touch me
It you listen you will hear me
Between us is a wall
For this house has many rooms
together we will know them all
I am waiting ,I am waiting ,I am waiting.
What a wonderful page !! Congrats on the awesome site. What a wonderful way to help people deal with their grief of such a tragic loss. I know how painful it is for the parents,family, friends and fans to accept and answer the questions “why”. I also lost an older brother (named Michael also) by suicide. I can understand the sadness, anger, confusion and denial that people are experiencing in these circumstances. INXS was a great band. They get a lot of air time here in Canada and much appreciated. I really didn't know Michael that well but I loved the music that he and his band created. Such a tragic loss to all. I know Micael is at peace in heaven, hopefully continuing to play, superb music for my brother. :c)
well i do so dearly miss u michael .
i do regard u as my hero , and i still do , can stop thinking of ya , and i cant stop playing those songs , gota love it , i suppose ill see u one day when my day comes , love and peace , dan .
i do regard u as my hero , and i still do , can stop thinking of ya , and i cant stop playing those songs , gota love it , i suppose ill see u one day when my day comes , love and peace , dan .
michael was the very best there ever was........BEAT THAT....
PS....HA HA I KNOW YOU CANT.
MICHAEL HUTCHENCE FOREVER.
PS....HA HA I KNOW YOU CANT.
MICHAEL HUTCHENCE FOREVER.
Dear Michael..
...congratulations on your album, just bought it and what a ride.
You will always be in my heart.
...congratulations on your album, just bought it and what a ride.
You will always be in my heart.
absolutely brilliant!
just like michael, i miss him so much, we were so lucky to have michael for the amount of time he was here, a man like this can never be replaced.
just like michael, i miss him so much, we were so lucky to have michael for the amount of time he was here, a man like this can never be replaced.
Michael had a strong impact to lots of people, because he was so unusual in many different ways. He was so very alive, nice, and human. He was so very speciell. I found him as an very interessting person and i think its so sad he's no longer here.
Catharina.
Catharina.
Michael will long be missed; yet he will never be far away, as long as the music plays on.
One day he wakes up to a different drum
Rythem coming from so far away
He had no time to tell anyone
His hips were moving to a perfect sway
He is rising about this world
He is heading for an open door
Give it up let him in
All he wants is to begin.
Rythem coming from so far away
He had no time to tell anyone
His hips were moving to a perfect sway
He is rising about this world
He is heading for an open door
Give it up let him in
All he wants is to begin.
I'd just like to say that I think (like many others) that Michael was not just awonderful musician but also a wonderful person. He seemed to care so much about all of those around him. Everyone seemed to learn a lot from him and be a better person through having met him. Having seen him in concert at the Old Lion in Adelaide in 1993 I was truly amazed by the aura that he had and the way that he portrayed what his music was trying to say to the audience so very well. He was indeed a very talented man and I would like to hear more of his music as I'm sure there is alot of high quality material still sitting in the archives of record companies and studios'.
Best wishes for yourself and his daughter Tiger in the future.
Yours Sincerely, Warren McInnes
Best wishes for yourself and his daughter Tiger in the future.
Yours Sincerely, Warren McInnes
When i was in year 4 my elder sister bought The Swing. I listened to it every day after school and fell to sleep at night to it in my bed with my walkman. I could feel the power of music when i was very young but it was'nt untill she got this record and I listened and studied it that I developed a real love and began to follow music. I remember when What you need was released and i thought at it was fucking amazing and I would get angry at the music shows if i did'nt see any inxs and just crap.I was hanging out so bad for Listen like Thieves that after pointing it out to my mum four million times for Christmass she had to tell me she already bought it and not to worry. When i was in boarding school i was allowed to go and see them at the Ent Cent in Sydney on the X tour. I remember my dad and my younger brother picking my up. I bitched a little about school on the way in there and I remember my Dad saying don't worry and think about the good time your going to have. My Dad hung out in a pup for the duration of the concert and once during a argument he told my how proud he was to see us running up the Ent Cent stairs together. It was totally sick when Michael walked around the isles. i saw them in 1994 at the hordern this time i drove with my brother. We got there early and got a position on the front barrier and we could see the electronic divice that displayed next song for them. One of my young street mates who is 18 now went with his Aunty(who saw them in a pub around 1980) and i regret not taking my other young friend who never got the chance. I regret not going to the Newcastle show as well. I followed INXS and Michael since 1984 and i have seen heaps of bands, big day outs ect and i believe INXS were great on record and too unbelievable to see live. Fully high energy concerts. One day i went with my brother to the music shop to buy a guitar amp for him. When got home around one o'clock we pluged it in ready to have a jam then my dad walked out and said to me and my brother that Michael Hutchence has killed himself. I yelled out fuck and kicked a chair and went to kick more shit but my brother and father settled me down. We rang our young mates who came straight down and we talked and walk around the house going what the fuck. Then we went out that night and got wasted. We all got the train down to my elder sister flat that thursday and then went to the funeral. I wish i could have gone to Newcastle Workers to see them in Dec '97. I wish i could have told Michael what he meant to me and my family and friends. I wish he could have seen my younger brother and street mates who all grew up on INXS together to see what great men they have turned into. I can remember when my street mates who are 6 years belowe me would say to me “other kids at school say inxs suck” i would tell them those kids don't know shit and to listen to thier heart when they heard music. INXS and MAX Q and all of Michael's music always made my heart PUMP.
A beautiful site! A true tribute to a man whom I proudly regard as a personal idol and who consequently meant alot to me as I was growing up. I'll miss him and his music forever.
what a great site. Painstaking effort for a father to piece together. I too have lost a dear loved one, but we all must believe that where they have gone we too will go one day and join them again.
I found out about Michael's death in a moment that I will never forget.
Australia vs New Zealand, Glenn McGrath about to bowl his final delivery of his 3rd over and then ....
The presenter announced “Michael Hutchence, the charismatic frontman of the popular group INXS, has been found dead in a Sydney hotel room. Cause unknown”
As soon as I heard those piercing words to my ears, I developed a empty feeling in my belly. The kind of feeling you get when a family member dies.
Soon after my brother from Brisbane rang hoping to share the news. We told each other of our shock and disbelief and then hung up.
What else is there to say about a man that has touched so many people worldwide and has given people that feeling of “belonging”.
Although I never personally met you, you touched me through your music, your image, your attitude and developed in me a great sense of pride to be Australian.
You inspire Michael!
Love always .... Selwyn
Australia vs New Zealand, Glenn McGrath about to bowl his final delivery of his 3rd over and then ....
The presenter announced “Michael Hutchence, the charismatic frontman of the popular group INXS, has been found dead in a Sydney hotel room. Cause unknown”
As soon as I heard those piercing words to my ears, I developed a empty feeling in my belly. The kind of feeling you get when a family member dies.
Soon after my brother from Brisbane rang hoping to share the news. We told each other of our shock and disbelief and then hung up.
What else is there to say about a man that has touched so many people worldwide and has given people that feeling of “belonging”.
Although I never personally met you, you touched me through your music, your image, your attitude and developed in me a great sense of pride to be Australian.
You inspire Michael!
Love always .... Selwyn
I was taken aback when I heard the news of Michael's death. But I have made a promise that on his birthday and on the anniversary of his death, I will celebrate. I do not believe this man to have ever wanted anyone to grieve in sadness, therefore I grieve only in celebration...To the members of INXS...my heart goes out to each of you...To Mr. Kell Hutchence...You have done a fine thing here and your son would be proud, as we all are.