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Dear Michael,
I remember running into you in Vancouver in the winter of 1995. I was at a neighborhood pub with my girlfriends when you came in the back door with your band. We knew the owner and he had invited you guys there for a beer that night. I coudln't believe it was actually you, such a HUGE star, in our little pub. Anyway, when you walked in, you seemed to notice me from across the room. Some people have told me I look like Helena Christenson, so maybe that is what it is that made you look twice. Whatever it was, I could not believe you would even glance at a regular girl like me. I was no pop star or supermodel, just a regular girl out with my friends on a Friday night.
I felt like you were watching me from the back of the room, but I couldn't tell for sure because those big curls were falling over your eyes. I got up to go to the bathroom which was past where you were sitting at the bar. As I walked by, you spun around off your chair, stood up, looked me right in the eye and smiled. I couldn't believe it! I stood there frozen, not knowing what to say or do. I was so star-stuck and shy, I just stammered a little and then ran away! I think you thought I was being snobby. The truth of the matter was the exact opposite. I felt like such an idiot for running away from you, but I had never met anyone with such superstar status face to face like that before. It was surreal. You turned back to the bar and sat by yourself with your beer, looking contemplatively at the wall.
As I sat back down with my girlfriends, I watched you sitting there. You were surrounded by your band and the rest of your entourage, but you decided to sit alone and stare at the wall. You were definitely happy to be with your band but you looked a little lost sitting there alone. It was like you weren't sure where this next phase of your life was going to take you. Looking back, I wish I had had the courage to sit down and chat with you. I wanted to tell you so many things. About how I had seen you in concert on your Kick tour in '88. About how it was the first concert my mother let me go out of town with my boyfriend to go see. About how I was glad you guys were back together and recording some new tracks. I wanted to tell you all those things but was too shy. Now that I think back on that night, you looked like you could have used a regular girl to talk to. You looked like you really needed some normalcy in your life right about then.
Just remember that during the days you walked on this planet, if there were ever girls who ran away from you it was most likely because they couldn't believe a star like you would want to talk to them. After reading stories from people who knew you I realize now you were just a regular guy who liked to talk to people. I think people often forget that stars are regular people too. That would be a hard life and you did look tired of all that nonsense. So sorry you couldn't find another way out, but I hope you and Paula have finally found yourselves some peace.
Kelly S.
I remember running into you in Vancouver in the winter of 1995. I was at a neighborhood pub with my girlfriends when you came in the back door with your band. We knew the owner and he had invited you guys there for a beer that night. I coudln't believe it was actually you, such a HUGE star, in our little pub. Anyway, when you walked in, you seemed to notice me from across the room. Some people have told me I look like Helena Christenson, so maybe that is what it is that made you look twice. Whatever it was, I could not believe you would even glance at a regular girl like me. I was no pop star or supermodel, just a regular girl out with my friends on a Friday night.
I felt like you were watching me from the back of the room, but I couldn't tell for sure because those big curls were falling over your eyes. I got up to go to the bathroom which was past where you were sitting at the bar. As I walked by, you spun around off your chair, stood up, looked me right in the eye and smiled. I couldn't believe it! I stood there frozen, not knowing what to say or do. I was so star-stuck and shy, I just stammered a little and then ran away! I think you thought I was being snobby. The truth of the matter was the exact opposite. I felt like such an idiot for running away from you, but I had never met anyone with such superstar status face to face like that before. It was surreal. You turned back to the bar and sat by yourself with your beer, looking contemplatively at the wall.
As I sat back down with my girlfriends, I watched you sitting there. You were surrounded by your band and the rest of your entourage, but you decided to sit alone and stare at the wall. You were definitely happy to be with your band but you looked a little lost sitting there alone. It was like you weren't sure where this next phase of your life was going to take you. Looking back, I wish I had had the courage to sit down and chat with you. I wanted to tell you so many things. About how I had seen you in concert on your Kick tour in '88. About how it was the first concert my mother let me go out of town with my boyfriend to go see. About how I was glad you guys were back together and recording some new tracks. I wanted to tell you all those things but was too shy. Now that I think back on that night, you looked like you could have used a regular girl to talk to. You looked like you really needed some normalcy in your life right about then.
Just remember that during the days you walked on this planet, if there were ever girls who ran away from you it was most likely because they couldn't believe a star like you would want to talk to them. After reading stories from people who knew you I realize now you were just a regular guy who liked to talk to people. I think people often forget that stars are regular people too. That would be a hard life and you did look tired of all that nonsense. So sorry you couldn't find another way out, but I hope you and Paula have finally found yourselves some peace.
Kelly S.
Dearest Michael, it's been nearly 16 years...I'm now twice that age and you are still in my heart and soul like always!!You will never be forgotten, your music lives on forever and ever!! God bless you!
Still the greatest even if he's not here his songs still show deep emotion and I'm pleased to be able to still hear them .
Never tear us apart 🙂
Never tear us apart 🙂
Best rocker ever !!! RIP Michael
We miss you dearly Michael. Forever your legend shall live on generation after generation.
So dearly missed, you Michael were someone l loved to listen to and still do. You had such talent and the world is a darker place since you left it. rest in peace. xxxx
I met michael in connection with work on East Timor. He volunteered his time and effort to help us liberate the country. Sadly he did not live to see us reach that goal...but I will always remember his loving support and generous spirit...at a crucial time in that struggle. He told me he was doing it to honour his father's struggles with Indonesia at that time. Love to his family, thanks for this opportunity to say thanks.
Hello, Michael. I've always liked you and your music, but I'm starting discovering only now how great you and your music are.You're amazing on stage.I'm not interested in media, so it's by your own work and site like this that what I think of you is confirmed and shared by such a lot of people who never forget you.What I see is a handsome man, what I feel is your huge beauty inside. I feel your enormous sensitivity, your sweetness, your caring about others, your honesty in whatever you've done. I feel your fantastic sense of humour and your hurt as well. You only needed your daughter, you needed to take her hand, to caress her face, kiss her goodnight. You only wanted to be a father and a musician. I love so much your warm voice, the emotions you give me they go straight to my heart. Lucky who could you see you performing live, and lucky those who were honoured to meet you. Lucky who loves you, who cared and felt the wonderful person you were..and still are. But you know, I feel lucky too because our worlds finally collided. Sure you're happy in Heaven now, always loving and protecting Tiger. And please..rock Heaven up!! Until we meet at home, Thank you so much, Michael. Much, much love. Claudia
Cant believe it's 16 years since you passed.Turned on the radio this morning,on my way to work,and ''I need you tonight''was playing.Youre greatly missed xxxx
22 November 1997 - 16th year since Michael Hutchence passed away.
If you can, come to Sydney, Australia, to visit his beautiful/ peaceful memorial site. It is in Sydney's Northern suburbs at the “Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens”. Christine X
If you can, come to Sydney, Australia, to visit his beautiful/ peaceful memorial site. It is in Sydney's Northern suburbs at the “Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens”. Christine X
Michael, a brave soul that lived to reach his dreams, a true inspiration to all of us, to live with passion, to be ourselves.
I am well over due to visit this website and post a comment on this page.
I had the pleasure of meeting Michael on October 20, 1987 in Kalamazoo, MI. My memory is a bit weathered, but this is what I recall from almost 30 years ago. A group of friends (5 of us) and myself went to see the Kick show and were luck enough to go back stage and meet the band. They gave us beers, really liked all of us, and were all invited to their hotel next to Wing Stadium. We hung out and partied till wee hours of the morning. Michael was very cool and low key, as I remember, as was a few of the band mates that hung out with us - Andrew and Jon. We all just felt like we were hanging out with old friends from home.
I remember checking out the CD collection next to a little Bose amplified speaker and portable Sony CD player. Cameo, Aretha Franklin, Beatles were just a few they had.
I also remember just kicking back on the bed with Michael and talking.
We never even thought of getting autographs or anything like that - just to caught up in having a good time. It was a pleasure to have met Michael and spent just a few hours with him. He treated us like we knew him for years. What a great man.
I will never forget that evening and either will my friends.
Peace to you Michael!
I had the pleasure of meeting Michael on October 20, 1987 in Kalamazoo, MI. My memory is a bit weathered, but this is what I recall from almost 30 years ago. A group of friends (5 of us) and myself went to see the Kick show and were luck enough to go back stage and meet the band. They gave us beers, really liked all of us, and were all invited to their hotel next to Wing Stadium. We hung out and partied till wee hours of the morning. Michael was very cool and low key, as I remember, as was a few of the band mates that hung out with us - Andrew and Jon. We all just felt like we were hanging out with old friends from home.
I remember checking out the CD collection next to a little Bose amplified speaker and portable Sony CD player. Cameo, Aretha Franklin, Beatles were just a few they had.
I also remember just kicking back on the bed with Michael and talking.
We never even thought of getting autographs or anything like that - just to caught up in having a good time. It was a pleasure to have met Michael and spent just a few hours with him. He treated us like we knew him for years. What a great man.
I will never forget that evening and either will my friends.
Peace to you Michael!
Was able to see inxs 3 times.. Loved the music.. He is definitely missed and no one could take his place for them.. R.I.P.
The way i feel about Michael Hutchence can only be felt everyday. He was/is my idol. and always will be, and i have every Cd. anything i can find of his and the band INXS.Im getting his name tattoo'ed on my right arm and on my left INXS...I LOVE YOU MICHAEL..FOREVER AND ALWAYS R.I.P
too micheal,thanks 4 making the 80s so great,the music you and inxs made is forever in my heart.they will never find a replacement 4 you,cause your one off a kind.alot off things have certainly changed since u left,but your songs are always played when i have bbqs and new years eve,cause u were our celebration,r.i.p. micheal,the media cant bother u no more!!!
you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. r.i.p. michael.
Dear Andrew, thank you so much for your kind words and sending me a message from half way around the world - your care got through - sorry to hear you have been through pain too. 'Send a message' was one of my early fav songs too.
Michael, INXS, their songs say so much and are timeless. I was lucky enough to see INXS a no.of times when we were all young before they became famous - blew the roof of Sydney pubs - great times.
If you ever come to Sydney you must go to Michael's memorial site - it's beautiful - created by his Late Father, family & friends.
Good Wishes Christine
Michael, INXS, their songs say so much and are timeless. I was lucky enough to see INXS a no.of times when we were all young before they became famous - blew the roof of Sydney pubs - great times.
If you ever come to Sydney you must go to Michael's memorial site - it's beautiful - created by his Late Father, family & friends.
Good Wishes Christine
First of all, my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of someone you loved. I have experienced it as well, and I do not wish it on my worst enemy. For whatever reason, I just heard “I Send a Message” on the radio, and I hadn't heard it for years! My favourite INXS tune of all time! It just made me think back to a lot of things that happened in those years...some good, some bad, just memories. An incredible talent, to say the least. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Once again, my most sincere condolences...and in reference to the aforementioned song...I send a message too! Andrew.
još uvijek vrisnem na neke tvoje pjesme...obilježile su mi mladost...i sjećaju me na nju kako starim..hvala Ti...
Dear Michael, a friends 24yrold son has just died - she is so distraught - death is so perplexing to find any meaning for it or understanding - his name is Andrew - please take him under your wing and keep him safe.
Out of this, I wrote a poem not of death but of living:
“Trying to find myself - but I'm already here.
Life has a mind of its own;
Taking us on its Merry Way with twists ... turns - Ectasy and Despair.......
Fate has its way.
Hearts beating strong carry us on.
Morpheus guards our Sleep and Dreams.
Black Knight protects in the palms of Doves.
Be, be Who you are here to be.
No-one else will do!
Time is Fleeting;
Do not let it pass.
Knock the chains that bind off.
Fear has no resting place here.
Never forget Care.
You'll be.
Michael I visited your memorial site last week- such a beautiful peaceful place - it always makes me feel better when I go there - wish you were here. But look after dear Andrew.
Bye Mate Christine X
Out of this, I wrote a poem not of death but of living:
“Trying to find myself - but I'm already here.
Life has a mind of its own;
Taking us on its Merry Way with twists ... turns - Ectasy and Despair.......
Fate has its way.
Hearts beating strong carry us on.
Morpheus guards our Sleep and Dreams.
Black Knight protects in the palms of Doves.
Be, be Who you are here to be.
No-one else will do!
Time is Fleeting;
Do not let it pass.
Knock the chains that bind off.
Fear has no resting place here.
Never forget Care.
You'll be.
Michael I visited your memorial site last week- such a beautiful peaceful place - it always makes me feel better when I go there - wish you were here. But look after dear Andrew.
Bye Mate Christine X
Michael, Music is arguably the most powerful art form in human history! You were one of the great ones my friend! I miss you buddy! I had the privledge of knowing you for five years. You touched many hearts! And I miss you! I hope you are at peace, Mike! God Bless Your Eternal Spirit!
I miss Michael very much I wish that he was here today he was a kind and gentle man,every jan 22 I remember his birthday I played some inxs songs ,to honor him.goodbye Michael I love you.
Bless him such a talent !!! Love his voice...peace be with you dear family you have an angel watching over you...
And If... by Mihai Eminescu (Romanian poet)
“And if the branches tap my pane
And the poplars whisper nightly,
It is to make me dream again
I hold you to me tightly.
And if the stars shine on the pond
And light its sombre shoal,
It is to quench my mind's despond
And flood with peace my soul.
And if the clouds their tresses part
And does the moon outblaze,
It is but to remind my heart
I long for you always”.
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I still love you Michael
You've been always an inspiration for me
You are the best rock artist!!!
“And if the branches tap my pane
And the poplars whisper nightly,
It is to make me dream again
I hold you to me tightly.
And if the stars shine on the pond
And light its sombre shoal,
It is to quench my mind's despond
And flood with peace my soul.
And if the clouds their tresses part
And does the moon outblaze,
It is but to remind my heart
I long for you always”.
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I still love you Michael
You've been always an inspiration for me
You are the best rock artist!!!
Suicide Blonde and Disappear hooked me when I saw them on MTV after school in 1990, and I have been a die hard fan ever since. INXS has been one of my all time favorite bands since I was 14. I'm now 37, and not once has my admiration, or love for the band and it's music waned over the years. In fact, as I became a musician it only grew. Michael Hutchence is someone I will always admire and respect. He's the perfect bland of Rock, swagger, sexiness, and soul all wrapped up in one awesome package. As a man, I admire his sense of cool, style and the way he seemed to handle himself. He was truly one of a kind. I'm happy to be able to say I saw them on the X tour, I still remember his Black Vinyl Jacket shining all the way to the nosebleed seats we had.
I do my best Hutch impression at Karaoke most weekends, and the albums are and will always be in my rotation. Rest in Peace Michael, all your fans miss you.
I do my best Hutch impression at Karaoke most weekends, and the albums are and will always be in my rotation. Rest in Peace Michael, all your fans miss you.