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Michael Hutchence was a popular singer and songwriter in international music world during the 1980s and 90s
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | January 22, 1960 |
| Died on | November 22, 1997 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Famous | Died Young, Musicians, Singers, Rock Singers |
| Spouses | Helena Christensen |
| Siblings | Rhett Hutchence, Tina Hutchence |
| Known as | Michael Kelland John Hutchence |
| Childrens | Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof |
| Universities |
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| Cause of death |
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| Birth Place | Sydney |
| Height | 178 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Kelland |
| Mother | Patricia Kennedy |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Born in | Sydney |
| Famous as | Musician |
| Died at Age | 37 |
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Who is Michael Hutchence?
Michael Hutchence was a renowned name in Australia who rose to international fame with his band ‘INXS’. He was born in Australia but owing to his father’s job, the family moved to Hong Kong. He spent early years of his life in Hong Kong and he showed interest in swimming and poetry. However, once they travelled back to Australia, he enrolled at a school where he met Andrew Farris, and they embarked on a friendship which was to last a lifelong. Farriss had an affinity to music and soon Hutchence too inculcated an interest for music. They then started practising music in leisure time and even formed a band when they were still in school. The band comprised a few other members like Andrew’s brothers and their friends. This band was named ‘The Farriss Brothers’. This band made several live performances before the band members turned more professional with the formation of the band ‘INXS’. They amused listeners all over the world with their unique style and recorded many singles which turned out to be huge success in Australia as well as internationally. However, the most renowned face of this band was Michael Hutchence who had a charismatic personality and impacting stage presence. Unfortunately, the world of music suffered a huge loss when this artist met with an early and tragic death.
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Childhood & Early Life
He was born on 22nd January, 1960, to Kelland Hutchence and Patricia Hutchence, in Sydney, Australia. The family shifted to Brisbane, and his brother Rhett was born there. The family later moved to Hong Kong where his father was employed at a trading company.
His received education at the ‘King George V School’ situated at Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong, and his early interests include swimming and poetry.
In 1972, his family went back to Sydney and settled in Belrose, where he enrolled at the ‘Davidson High School’. At this school he came in contact with Andrew Farris, who later became a founding member of the band ‘INXS’.
Andrew was a member of the band named ‘Doctor Dolphin’ and asked Michael to join the band. They were joined by Geoff Kennelly and Garry Beers, who studied at the ‘Forest High School’ and soon after, these two boys too joined the ‘Davidson High School’.
The boys practiced music and considered the formation of a band. In 1977, the band named ‘The Farriss Brothers’ was formed with the Farriss brothers Tim, Andrew and Jon as well as Michael, Kirk Pengilly and Garry Beers.
On 16th August, 1977, ‘The Farriss Brothers’ made their first performance at Whale Beach, Sydney, Australia.
The following year, the Farriss family shifted to Perth, Western Australia. Later, Michael and Andrew also went to Perth, and the band reunited. They made a few performances there and a few months later travelled to Sydney, and in 1979, the band ‘INXS’ was formed.
Career
On 1st September, the same year, the ‘INXS’ band made their debut performance at the ‘Oceanview Hotel’ in Toukley town, New South Wales.
In 1980, this band recorded their first song ‘Simple Simon (We Are the Vegetables), and in October the same year, their album named after their band as ‘INXS’ was released. Their song ‘Just keep Walking’ recorded during the same time was placed in the ‘Kent Music Report’ chart among Top 40 Australian singles.
Their second album was named ‘Underneath the Colours’ and after this Hutchence recorded a song ‘Speed Kills’ for the film ‘Freedom’ which was released in 1982. This was his first solo song. The following year, their album ‘Shabooh Shoobah’ reached the music stores.
In 1984, his band ‘INXS’ completed the album ‘The Swing’, and this was followed by the release of the Extended Play (EP) which was a version of ‘Dekadance’. This EP ranked at number two in the ‘Kent Music Report Albums Chart’. The same year, his band received several awards at the ‘Countdown Music and Video Awards’.
During the period 1985-90, the band produced albums such as ‘Listen Like Thieves’, ‘Kick’ and ‘X’.
In 1986, he ventured into acting when he was cast in the film ‘Dogs in Space’ in the leading role.
In 1989, he and composer Ollie Olsen together formed the band ‘Max Q’. The band also consisted of members who were acquaintances of Michael and Ollie. They recorded an album named after the band as ‘Max Q’ which was critically acclaimed but did not receive much commercial success.
From 1991 to 1997, Hutchence worked with the ‘INXS’ band in a few albums namely ‘Welcome to Wherever You Are’, ‘Full Moon, and Dirty Hearts’ and ‘Elegantly Wasted’.
During the same time, he also appeared in films such as ‘Frankenstein Unbound’ and ‘Limp’. ‘Elegantly Wasted’ was the final album of ‘INXS’ with him, as the same year, he died in mysterious circumstances.
Major Works
The ‘INXS’ band’s albums ‘Kick’ was a major hit and earned international fame to for the band. The album ranked No. 1 in Australian list, No. 3 in ‘US Billboard 200’ list, and No. 9 in UK.
Another huge success of the band was their record ‘X’ which ranked No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in UK and No. 5 in the US.
Awards & Achievements
In 1984, the ‘INXS’ band won awards in seven categories at the ‘Countdown Music and Video Awards’. Here Hutchence shared the ‘Best Songwriter’ award with Andrew and he also won the ‘Most Popular Male’ award at the same ceremony.
The band ‘INXS’ won five awards at the ‘MTV Video Music Awards’ in the year 1988.
In ‘1991 BRIT Awards’ he received the ‘Best International Artist’ award.
Personal Life & Legacy
This talented vocalist was allegedly linked with singer Kylie Minogue and model Helena Christensen.
He also had a relationship with television personality Paula Yates who was already married to Irish artist Sir Bob Geldof. He even had a daughter with Paula named Tiger Lily who was born on 22nd July, 1996.
Paula and Geldof’s marriage ended on a bitter note and reportedly, Michael was held responsible by the media as being the reason behind the rift.
On 22nd November 1997, Michael Hutchence was found dead in a hotel room in Sydney. He died of suffocation by hanging and the reports regard it a case of suicide. But some of his acquaintances say that he was not a person who would commit suicide. So the reason behind his death is still undetermined.
His only album as a solo artist ‘Michael Hutchence’ was released posthumously in 1999.
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Michael Hutchence's awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
Other | ||
| 0 | 1991 - Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist | |
| 0 | 1992 - World Music Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution To The Music Industry | |
Michael Hutchence biography timelines
- // 22nd Jan 1960He was born on 22nd January, 1960, to Kelland Hutchence and Patricia Hutchence, in Sydney, Australia. The family shifted to Brisbane, and his brother Rhett was born there. The family later moved to Hong Kong where his father was employed at a trading company.
- // 1972In 1972, his family went back to Sydney and settled in Belrose, where he enrolled at the ‘Davidson High School’. At this school he came in contact with Andrew Farris, who later became a founding member of the band ‘INXS’.
- // 1977The boys practiced music and considered the formation of a band. In 1977, the band named ‘The Farriss Brothers’ was formed with the Farriss brothers Tim, Andrew and Jon as well as Michael, Kirk Pengilly and Garry Beers.
- // 16th Aug 1977On 16th August, 1977, ‘The Farriss Brothers’ made their first performance at Whale Beach, Sydney, Australia.
- // 1979The following year, the Farriss family shifted to Perth, Western Australia. Later, Michael and Andrew also went to Perth, and the band reunited. They made a few performances there and a few months later travelled to Sydney, and in 1979, the band ‘INXS’ was formed.
- // 1980In 1980, this band recorded their first song ‘Simple Simon (We Are the Vegetables), and in October the same year, their album named after their band as ‘INXS’ was released. Their song ‘Just keep Walking’ recorded during the same time was placed in the ‘Kent Music Report’ chart among Top 40 Australian singles.
- // 1982Their second album was named ‘Underneath the Colours’ and after this Hutchence recorded a song ‘Speed Kills’ for the film ‘Freedom’ which was released in 1982. This was his first solo song. The following year, their album ‘Shabooh Shoobah’ reached the music stores.
- // 1984In 1984, his band ‘INXS’ completed the album ‘The Swing’, and this was followed by the release of the Extended Play (EP) which was a version of ‘Dekadance’. This EP ranked at number two in the ‘Kent Music Report Albums Chart’. The same year, his band received several awards at the ‘Countdown Music and Video Awards’.
- // 1984In 1984, the ‘INXS’ band won awards in seven categories at the ‘Countdown Music and Video Awards’. Here Hutchence shared the ‘Best Songwriter’ award with Andrew and he also won the ‘Most Popular Male’ award at the same ceremony.
- // 1985 To 1990During the period 1985-90, the band produced albums such as ‘Listen Like Thieves’, ‘Kick’ and ‘X’.
- // 1986In 1986, he ventured into acting when he was cast in the film ‘Dogs in Space’ in the leading role.
- // 1988The band ‘INXS’ won five awards at the ‘MTV Video Music Awards’ in the year 1988.
- // 1989In 1989, he and composer Ollie Olsen together formed the band ‘Max Q’. The band also consisted of members who were acquaintances of Michael and Ollie. They recorded an album named after the band as ‘Max Q’ which was critically acclaimed but did not receive much commercial success.
- // 1991 To 1997From 1991 to 1997, Hutchence worked with the ‘INXS’ band in a few albums namely ‘Welcome to Wherever You Are’, ‘Full Moon, and Dirty Hearts’ and ‘Elegantly Wasted’.
- // 1991In ‘1991 BRIT Awards’ he received the ‘Best International Artist’ award.
- // 22nd Jul 1996He also had a relationship with television personality Paula Yates who was already married to Irish artist Sir Bob Geldof. He even had a daughter with Paula named Tiger Lily who was born on 22nd July, 1996.
- // 22nd Nov 1997On 22nd November 1997, Michael Hutchence was found dead in a hotel room in Sydney. He died of suffocation by hanging and the reports regard it a case of suicide. But some of his acquaintances say that he was not a person who would commit suicide. So the reason behind his death is still undetermined.
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Michael Hutchence's FAQ
What is Michael Hutchence birthday?
Michael Hutchence was born at 1960-01-22
When was Michael Hutchence died?
Michael Hutchence was died at 1997-11-22
Where was Michael Hutchence died?
Michael Hutchence was died in Sydney
Which age was Michael Hutchence died?
Michael Hutchence was died at age 37
Where is Michael Hutchence's birth place?
Michael Hutchence was born in Sydney
What is Michael Hutchence nationalities?
Michael Hutchence's nationalities is Australian
Who is Michael Hutchence spouses?
Michael Hutchence's spouses is Helena Christensen
Who is Michael Hutchence siblings?
Michael Hutchence's siblings is Rhett Hutchence, Tina Hutchence
Who is Michael Hutchence childrens?
Michael Hutchence's childrens is Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof
What was Michael Hutchence universities?
Michael Hutchence studied at Davidson High School, King George V School, Killarney Heights High School
What is Michael Hutchence's cause of dead?
Michael Hutchence dead because of Suicide
How tall is Michael Hutchence?
Michael Hutchence's height is 178
Who is Michael Hutchence's father?
Michael Hutchence's father is Kelland
Who is Michael Hutchence's mother?
Michael Hutchence's mother is Patricia Kennedy
What is Michael Hutchence's sun sign?
Michael Hutchence is Aquarius
How famous is Michael Hutchence?
Michael Hutchence is famouse as Musician