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Michael Hutchence(1960-1997)

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  • Composer
  • Music Department
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Michael Hutchence
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Michael Hutchence is one of the greatest singers and performers in Australia's history, with a career that spanned 20 years. Born to Kelland Hutchence and Patricia Hutchence (a film and television make-up artist), Michael was the second of three children. He grew up in Hong Kong, USA, and Australia, and often hung out with his mother on film sets, getting to meet many famous people including his former classmate, Nastassja Kinski. When his parents split in 1976, Michael went with his mother to live in America for a while, but finding the fast-paced lifestyle too hectic, he moved back to Australia to live with his father. He attended high school in Sydney, becoming friends with another student, Andrew Farriss. Andrew performed regularly in two bands, Doctor Dolphin and The Farriss Brothers, and at some point invited Michael to sing with them. After graduating, they recruited two more members, Garry Beers and Kirk Pengilly, and immediately started touring pubs as The Farriss Brothers. They were later signed for a record deal on condition that they changed their name to INXS, which was a reflection of their lifestyle, always in excess.

Their first three albums were only minor sellers, but when 'The Swing' was released in 1984, it debuted at number one in Australia, and went double platinum. Their 1987 album 'Kick' had huge radio airplay, brought them an American number one hit ("Need You Tonight") and sold millions of albums worldwide.

However, Michael led a life of constant excess, which included women, drugs and alcohol, and sadly after 'Kick', the band proved to be not as popular as they once had been. Michael attempted a film career, but his first film Dogs in Space (1986) earned an 'R' rating, completely alienating it from teenagers, its intended audience. His second film Frankenstein Unbound (1990) did not showcase his talent either, as he had little more than a walk-on role.

All the while, his personal and professional life was falling apart. He fell in love with and later lived with Bob Geldof's wife, Paula Yates, which tainted his career. They had a daughter together, Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof. In 1997 he met up with Michael Douglas to discuss his songs being used in Face/Off (1997). Hutchence wanted to know from Douglas what steps he should take to further advance himself in the film industry. Douglas advised him, but Michael could not handle the pressure of being a fading rock star, and when his latest album 'Elegantly Wasted' was a flop, Michael took the steps that ended his career. Michael once said that he was "just a man" -- and that is all he ever was.
BornJanuary 22, 1960
DiedNovember 22, 1997(37)
BornJanuary 22, 1960
DiedNovember 22, 1997(37)
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  • Awards
    • 2 nominations total

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Known for

Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, Mary McDonnell, Noah Wyle, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, and Stuart Stone in Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko
8.0
  • Soundtrack("Never Tear Us Apart")
  • 2001
Nicolas Cage and John Travolta in Face/Off (1997)
Face/Off
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Don't Lose Your Head")
  • 1997
Pamela Anderson in Barb Wire (1996)
Barb Wire
3.6
  • Soundtrack("Spill the Wine")
  • 1996
Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee (1986)
Crocodile Dundee
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Different World")
  • 1986

Credits

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Actor



  • Michael Hutchence in Limp (1999)
    Limp
    7.1
    • Clive
    • 1999
  • INXS: Searching (1997)
    INXS: Searching
    5.9
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1997
  • INXS: Don't Lose Your Head (1997)
    INXS: Don't Lose Your Head
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1997
  • INXS: Everything (1997)
    INXS: Everything
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1997
  • INXS: Elegantly Wasted (1997)
    INXS: Elegantly Wasted
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1997
  • INXS: The Strangest Party (These Are the Times) (1994)
    INXS: The Strangest Party (These Are the Times)
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence (voice)
    • 1994
  • INXS: Kill the Pain (1993)
    INXS: Kill the Pain
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence (voice)
    • 1993
  • INXS: Viking Juice (1993)
    INXS: Viking Juice
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993
  • INXS: Days of Rust (1993)
    INXS: Days of Rust
    5.0
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993
  • INXS: Cut Your Roses Down (1993)
    INXS: Cut Your Roses Down
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993
  • INXS: The Messenger (1993)
    INXS: The Messenger
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993
  • INXS: I'm Only Looking (1993)
    INXS: I'm Only Looking
    5.6
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993
  • INXS: Freedom Deep (1993)
    INXS: Freedom Deep
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993
  • INXS: Full Moon, Dirty Hearts (1993)
    INXS: Full Moon, Dirty Hearts
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence (voice)
    • 1993
  • INXS: Time (1993)
    INXS: Time
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Michael Hutchence
    • 1993

Composer



  • INXS: The Gift (1993)
    INXS: The Gift
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1993
  • INXS: Taste It, Live
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • INXS: Taste It (1992)
    INXS: Taste It
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • INXS: Not Enough Time (1992)
    INXS: Not Enough Time
    7.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • INXS: Heaven Sent (1992)
    INXS: Heaven Sent
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • INXS: The Stairs (1991)
    INXS: The Stairs
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • INXS: By My Side (1991)
    INXS: By My Side
    7.7
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • INXS: Bitter Tears (1991)
    INXS: Bitter Tears
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • INXS: Disappear (1990)
    INXS: Disappear
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • INXS: Suicide Blonde (1990)
    INXS: Suicide Blonde
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990
  • INXS: Guns in the Sky (1988)
    INXS: Guns in the Sky
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • INXS: Never Tear Us Apart (1988)
    INXS: Never Tear Us Apart
    7.3
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • INXS: Devil Inside (1988)
    INXS: Devil Inside
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • INXS: New Sensation (1988)
    INXS: New Sensation
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • INXS: Need You Tonight (1987)
    INXS: Need You Tonight
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1987

Music Department



  • INXS: Kick (2017)
    INXS: Kick
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2017
  • Tall Paul vs. INXS: Precious Heart
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2001

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Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Official Tribute Site
    • The Official Michael Hutchence Memorial Website
  • Alternative names
    • INXS
  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • January 22, 1960
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • November 22, 1997
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(suicide by asphyxiation)
  • Children
    • Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof
  • Parents
      Patricia Hutchence
  • Relatives
      Tina Hutchence(Half Sibling)
  • Other works
    Posthumously released, self-titled CD - 1999 (Australia), 2000 (worldwide)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Portrayals
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    When he presented Oasis with a "Best Video" award at the 1996 BRIT Awards, Noel Gallagher pointed at him onstage and declared "Has-beens shouldn't be presenting awards to Gonna-be's". This comment deeply hurt Hutchence, who responded by adding the background vocals, "We're Better than Oasis", to the chorus of the INXS single, "Elegantly Wasted".
  • Quotes
    I love being famous. It's like a totally Freudian thing - it makes me feel wanted and loved and noticed. Anyone would want that, wouldn't they?
  • Trademarks
      Seductive voice
  • Nickname
    • Hutch

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