INXS for Rock Classics #28

Australian Rock (again)

Hi ya Steemians - to end a hot sunny weekend here comes edition No. 28 of Rock Classics with a band from Australia - we did talk about AC/DC already - here comes INXS who were popular during my school and university times. I need you Tonight was the first chart breaker I heard of them, the band played a significant role in new wave rock during the 1980ies and 90ies.

INXS was founded 1977 under the name "The Farriss Brothers" as cover band that was touring in the West of Australia playing in pubs. Founding members been bassist Garry Gary Beers, keyboard player and composer Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss covering guitar and the famous and charismatic Michael Hutchence as lead singer. Michael was the front man for over 20 years until his sudden death which was a very sad day for the global music community.

He was considered as on of these guys with "sultry good looks" in line with a magnetic stage presence - ask Kylie Minogue - there was a little romance too if the sources are correct. I can only confirm the girls I wanted to date did ignore me having posters of this guy at home - i had no chance!

The music style was rock with elements of waves/pop, funk and dance. After the tragedy they had various other lead singers but never achieved similar success again. The band officially split in 2012 after 35 years of existence. Throughout their career they sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Here some more of the known tracks - at least for older Steemians out there - who remembers them?

Sources: Rolling Stone, Wikipedia, YouTube, Memories