Michael Hutchence
Alternative rock, Musical Artist
1960 – 1997
Who was Michael Hutchence?
Michael Kelland John Hutchence was an Australian musician and actor. He was a founding member and the lead singer and lyricist of rock band INXS from 1977 until his death in 1997.
Hutchence was a member of short-lived pop rock group Max Q and recorded solo material which was released posthumously. He acted in feature films, including Dogs in Space, Frankenstein Unbound and Limp. According to rock music historian, Ian McFarlane, "Hutchence was the archetypal rock showman. He exuded an overtly sexual, macho cool with his flowing locks, and lithe and exuberant stage movements". Hutchence won the 'Best International Artist' at the 1991 BRIT Awards with INXS winning the related group award.
His private life was often reported in the Australian and international press, with a string of love affairs with prominent actresses, models and singers. Hutchence's relationship with UK television presenter Paula Yates began while she was divorcing musician and Live Aid organiser Bob Geldof. Hutchence and Yates had a daughter in 1996.
On the morning of 22 November 1997, Hutchence was found dead in his hotel room in Sydney.
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- Born
- Jan 22, 1960
Sydney - Also known as
- Hutchence, Michael
- Michael Kelland John Hutchence
- Hutch
- INXS
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Paula Yates
(1995 - 1997) - Helena Christensen
(1991 - 1995)
- Paula Yates
- Children
- Nationality
- Australia
- Profession
- Education
- Davidson High School
- King George V School
- Killarney Heights High School
- Lived in
- Sydney
- Died
- Nov 22, 1997
Sydney
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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