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My love, prayers and good wishes go with you.
One of my first records was “Kick” when I was about 13. I loved that album so much, and I loved Michael even more....still do. He reminded me of Jim Morrison, only alive and kicking and almost within reach. Now he's with us all in spirit. I like to think he's one of the one's inspiring my songwriting and singing. I'm reading Rhett, his brother's TOTAL XS book at the mo - it's fantastic! He's a special dude too with a real nack for writing. Arohanui (big love) to all Michael's friends and family. He was truely a LEGEND who will live on in our hearts, souls and music forever....
I found this site quite by accident, actually my kids found it. I knew Michael about 21 years ago for a period of six years I think. I was heavy into my studies and he was heavy into his music and making the mark with INXS that helped to push Australian music well into the international arena. We had something in common. Whilst MMA managed INXS it was Michael Murphy (deceased) who managed my mother during her fledgling opera career in the 1960s. I believe Michael Murphy started the agency.
I openly admired Michael and people who saw us together thought that the admiration was mutual. I can say that I loved Michael very much but I had to keep my distance to save being hurt and he respected me a great deal for that. He thought I was beautiful and intelligent and we shared a lot of quiet moments just talking when we ran into each other. I will never forget his sincere gentility with me and how he whispered things into my ear whilst he was telling me some silly joke he had just picked up and then in the next sentence start a conversation about something political or philosophical that bothered him. He had a craze with the word “antithesis” when he was 22 years old. He was a very normal young man with a combination of personalities including those that were silly, sexy, searching and bewildered. I still laugh about it because he had a lisp and he struggled a bit to say the word “antithesis” to me in a whisper.
When all the drama accelerated in his life I wanted to reach out to him and tell him to come home to Australia where there were people who loved him. But as I was dealing with the grief of my first husband's death I had alienated myself from everybody and I will never forgive myself for not pushing myself back into his life and make him get the help and rest his mind needed. I know he had professional help but he needed people who just saw Michael the man, human being and sensitive artist. Michael fighting with the press was not the Michael that I knew. That was a very stressed Michael.
It took me four years to listen to his last solo album. A gift from my children. In our hearts Michael is still very much alive and will be as long as we all remember him.
His memorial in Epping is across the road from where my husband is buried. The two of them weren't too fond of each other but both were possessive of their friends.
I hope Tiger Lily has people around her who can explain to her what really happened when she asks. Her Dad was a remarkable man who bit off more than he could chew. Having a medical education I have no doubt in my mind just what really happened to him and sometimes I despaired for him. I couldn't stop crying when he died. I cried for him and I cried for me. Suicide makes those of us left behind feel so helpless. Sometimes he comes to me in a dream when I am asleep and tells me he is fine. It frightened me at first but if that is him reaching across the afterlife, if there is one, to me then I am happy he has found peace. But if that is me coming to terms with his death than I am also happy with that too. It was very hard to grieve for him with all the adverse press that went on. People snarling. It nevers ceases to amaze me how cruel people can be when something tragic does not happen to them. Michael's death happened to me and I had to go on regardless, in the end I just didn't read the papers and turned off the news mentioning him. It was very hard for me so I can't even begin to imagine what it was like for his closest friends, family and Paula. Poor Paula. But every year on the 22nd November I wear black for two reasons one: in remembrance of him and two: because he looked so good in black and he liked me in black too. Funny how stupid little things can become so important in the final analysis.
After all that there is nothing left to say except rest in peace beautiful boy.
I openly admired Michael and people who saw us together thought that the admiration was mutual. I can say that I loved Michael very much but I had to keep my distance to save being hurt and he respected me a great deal for that. He thought I was beautiful and intelligent and we shared a lot of quiet moments just talking when we ran into each other. I will never forget his sincere gentility with me and how he whispered things into my ear whilst he was telling me some silly joke he had just picked up and then in the next sentence start a conversation about something political or philosophical that bothered him. He had a craze with the word “antithesis” when he was 22 years old. He was a very normal young man with a combination of personalities including those that were silly, sexy, searching and bewildered. I still laugh about it because he had a lisp and he struggled a bit to say the word “antithesis” to me in a whisper.
When all the drama accelerated in his life I wanted to reach out to him and tell him to come home to Australia where there were people who loved him. But as I was dealing with the grief of my first husband's death I had alienated myself from everybody and I will never forgive myself for not pushing myself back into his life and make him get the help and rest his mind needed. I know he had professional help but he needed people who just saw Michael the man, human being and sensitive artist. Michael fighting with the press was not the Michael that I knew. That was a very stressed Michael.
It took me four years to listen to his last solo album. A gift from my children. In our hearts Michael is still very much alive and will be as long as we all remember him.
His memorial in Epping is across the road from where my husband is buried. The two of them weren't too fond of each other but both were possessive of their friends.
I hope Tiger Lily has people around her who can explain to her what really happened when she asks. Her Dad was a remarkable man who bit off more than he could chew. Having a medical education I have no doubt in my mind just what really happened to him and sometimes I despaired for him. I couldn't stop crying when he died. I cried for him and I cried for me. Suicide makes those of us left behind feel so helpless. Sometimes he comes to me in a dream when I am asleep and tells me he is fine. It frightened me at first but if that is him reaching across the afterlife, if there is one, to me then I am happy he has found peace. But if that is me coming to terms with his death than I am also happy with that too. It was very hard to grieve for him with all the adverse press that went on. People snarling. It nevers ceases to amaze me how cruel people can be when something tragic does not happen to them. Michael's death happened to me and I had to go on regardless, in the end I just didn't read the papers and turned off the news mentioning him. It was very hard for me so I can't even begin to imagine what it was like for his closest friends, family and Paula. Poor Paula. But every year on the 22nd November I wear black for two reasons one: in remembrance of him and two: because he looked so good in black and he liked me in black too. Funny how stupid little things can become so important in the final analysis.
After all that there is nothing left to say except rest in peace beautiful boy.
hi to everyone out there,i've been meaning to do this for a long time.first saw michael in 1988 on the kick tour with a couple of friends.it goes without saying,he and the band truely rocked our world!missing him badly but i still believe his spirit and his phillosophy on life is ever present and has rubbed off on me too!love and peace to all.xx.rhett,love your book.hope you are at peace with yourself.sel.x
I just wanted to say that even though I never went to see Michael in concert, he will always be within my heart......and his songs!!!
Michael was the greatest songwriter I had ever seen. His best song had to be Suicide Blonde.
one special guy who did great music, your truly missed
MICHAEL WAS TRULY A NATURAL ARTIST. I BET HE DIDN'T KNOW OR REALIZE THE IMPACT HE MADE ON ALL WHO ADORED HIM. YES, MAGICAL HE WAS. AFTERALL, HE WAS FROM A PLACE KNOWN AS THE LAND OF OZ.
GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL, YOU WONDERFUL SOUL~
GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL, YOU WONDERFUL SOUL~
INXS has brought me so much joy - especially with the presence of Michael. I saw him twice in Pittsbugh, sadly the last being his last. I recently saw INXS in Nashville - great show after all these years! I still miss Michael but thank heaven for the LIVE BABY LIVE DVD to keep his voice, energy, and beauty alive!
With respect to the loved ones of Michael: The music of INXS changed my life! I started listening back in the early 80's. Michael's voice is still in my head. I am sorry for your great loss. He is thought of, missed, adored, respected, and will in our hearts, never die. Sincerely, a fan.
Your words inspired me, your words uplifted me & your memory will never be forgotten - Never Tear Us Apart!!
I think this is a wonderful site, I stumbled across it today and was enthralled by it. It is beautiful the way you remembered him. He was such a talented person and it was a great loss when he passed. He lives on in his wonderful music.
ive been lucky enuf 2 find a guy who is the image of u. hes wild sexy funny and free spirited thank u 4 sending him 2 me. a gift from a god!luv u babe x
Michael, I know your birthday is coming up on January 22nd. I still haven't forgotten you. You would have been 47 this year. Hard to believe--only four years older than I. Your birthday is only a few weeks after my Mom's, and she would have been 70 on January 5th had she not left this world at her own hand as you did. For years I have struggled to understand why she did what she did, and why you followed suit 2 years later, and why anyone--for that matter--would volunteer to leave behind the people who love them so dearly. I still don't get it. I guess it's just one of those things we're not meant to understand until we, too, leave this world for our final home in heaven. God bless and keep you, dear Michael, and may He reassure your loved ones of your place in His loving arms. Say hello to my Mom if you should see her in God's house, please?
Peace & Love,
Vonny
Peace & Love,
Vonny
I have loved INXS for quite sometime now, I have never had the pleasure to see them in concert, but I know I would have been just in heaven if I did. Although I did see the new INXS last year in Vancouver, BC. WAS FANTASTIC!! JD was awesome. 😉
Michael seemed to be an awesome, loving & caring person! I loved his laugh and his smile. It was infectious 🙂 I just recently bought the INXS DVD with all the music videos they have made through out their singing career and some live performances on it. I LOVE IT!!! That is the first thing I turn on in the morning and before I go to bed to listen to and while I do my housework. But I always end up sitting on my couch watching it. 🙂 and I wonder why I always end up waking up with their songs in my head usually “A New Sensation” & “Never Tear Us Apart”
Oh yah I agree with Garry Beers Michael sang the song “Searching” totally awesome!!! I believe it was at the AMI award show? I cried when I first heard it and watched him sing it so beautifully. For some reason I felt that he was very sad or lonely singing that song. But I could be wrong. :/ That song is pasted to my desk so when I feel sad or wonder about the direction I am going I look at those words and I know that I can go on and everything will be just fine.
Michael was a fantastic singing artist and seemed to be a genuine man. I would have loved to have met him. I would also love to meet the band too one day & I will. By the way they still sound awesome 🙂 Anyway I have talked enough I know I will be back at this site again as I am very interested in the history of this great band and Michael Kelland Hutchence 🙂 Take care everyone and remember we will make it and there is always someone there that loves us and will listen to us 😉
Michael seemed to be an awesome, loving & caring person! I loved his laugh and his smile. It was infectious 🙂 I just recently bought the INXS DVD with all the music videos they have made through out their singing career and some live performances on it. I LOVE IT!!! That is the first thing I turn on in the morning and before I go to bed to listen to and while I do my housework. But I always end up sitting on my couch watching it. 🙂 and I wonder why I always end up waking up with their songs in my head usually “A New Sensation” & “Never Tear Us Apart”
Oh yah I agree with Garry Beers Michael sang the song “Searching” totally awesome!!! I believe it was at the AMI award show? I cried when I first heard it and watched him sing it so beautifully. For some reason I felt that he was very sad or lonely singing that song. But I could be wrong. :/ That song is pasted to my desk so when I feel sad or wonder about the direction I am going I look at those words and I know that I can go on and everything will be just fine.
Michael was a fantastic singing artist and seemed to be a genuine man. I would have loved to have met him. I would also love to meet the band too one day & I will. By the way they still sound awesome 🙂 Anyway I have talked enough I know I will be back at this site again as I am very interested in the history of this great band and Michael Kelland Hutchence 🙂 Take care everyone and remember we will make it and there is always someone there that loves us and will listen to us 😉
After all this time, you are not forgotten. You were an amazing man and I will never forget you sweet love!
This is the first time i'm visitin' this site...Let me tell you that i've loved it...You've done an awesome work to keep Michael alive in our hearts...
I'm 17, and i'm not an INXS fan, but i love their music, i love Michael's voice...I received “The Years 1979-1997” as a Christmas present, and i couldn't stop listenin' to it (really, i'm a Bon Jovi fan, and this last weeks, i've been listenin' more INXS than Bon Jovi...)
I discovered INXS about 2 yrs ago with the “Never Tear Us Apart” video...I loved that song, and decided to search for some info about them...And here I am... Lovin' this band, that touched my heart with their music, their lyrics...and Michael's voice really did it too...
I just wanna tell you that i've loved this site because it was so carefully made, and all the things that people say are soo sweet and beautiful, that it was imposible to me not to sign the guestbook...
Once again, I wanna thank you for keepin' Michael's memory alive...
Thank you so much for the great music...and the great memories...
Michael and the rest of the band have really touched my heart...And that's something that'll never die...Thanks.
Mailen.
I'm 17, and i'm not an INXS fan, but i love their music, i love Michael's voice...I received “The Years 1979-1997” as a Christmas present, and i couldn't stop listenin' to it (really, i'm a Bon Jovi fan, and this last weeks, i've been listenin' more INXS than Bon Jovi...)
I discovered INXS about 2 yrs ago with the “Never Tear Us Apart” video...I loved that song, and decided to search for some info about them...And here I am... Lovin' this band, that touched my heart with their music, their lyrics...and Michael's voice really did it too...
I just wanna tell you that i've loved this site because it was so carefully made, and all the things that people say are soo sweet and beautiful, that it was imposible to me not to sign the guestbook...
Once again, I wanna thank you for keepin' Michael's memory alive...
Thank you so much for the great music...and the great memories...
Michael and the rest of the band have really touched my heart...And that's something that'll never die...Thanks.
Mailen.
i like the hutchence music, i was an excellent fan during 20 years, i wish good luck for the new inxs, thanks good byee. CARLOS ARTURO DIAZ CARDENAS.
This is the 1st entry I've left on this site. I'm not real good at putting pen to paper so I'll give it my best shot. I remember growing up in the 80's listening to INXS and going to their many concerts around Sydney and the Gong. In fact the band were due to kickstart their Australian tour in the Gong a few days before michael's death. I have many video's of the band to reflect on and cherish forever. I miss you Hutch, you brought so much happiness to so many, yet leave a legacy which will touch many more for generations to come. Let it be known, the band have lost an incredible singer but have gained incredible seventh member who will keep the spirit of INXS alive just like yours has never died.
Just wanted to say that Michael is still being and will always be missed. I still remember the way I felt that dreadful day back in November 1997. It was a very big loss. Rest in peace Michael.
when michael was alive, the music was rockin,hopefully jd keeps up the rockin style of the music.
RIP MICHAEL.H.
RIP MICHAEL.H.
michael,nearly 10 years on since his passing is still greatly missed from his fans all over the world.I still listen to his songs with great enjoyment.
I have just finished reading INXS story to story and what a trip down memory lane. I remember as if it was only yesterday my girlfriends and I being totally mesmorised by Michael and the boys. I remember where I was when I heard of his death and the sadness I felt but I also remember giving birth to my one and only child on the 22nd of January 1993 and thinking she had the same birth date as someone great. Nearly ten years on since his death and it feels like only yesterday, twenty plus years on when as a young girl watching, listening, admiring his originality seems like only yesterday, seeing him wear a red jumper that my girlfriend knitted him on stage one time seems like only yesterday. It is a great sadness and loss to the world but yet if he where not who he was we would not be able to rejoice that he was a person who bought pleasure to many, a true rock star and it is because of who he was that it is in his honour that we feel the way we do.
Thanks for all the hours of joy and comfort your music has brought me, and will continue to bring me.
Wow Micheal, what can i say. Your charisma and performing ways entered my life at a young age and has stayed with me thru adult hood. Your songs even walked me down the isle in your friends hometown of Perth. You are truly missed, what a wonderful artist u are. I wish I had of met you! Maybe one day! xxx