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Michael Hutchence

Rock Singer

Birthday January 22, 1960

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Sydney, Australia

DEATH DATE Nov 22, 1997 (37)

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About

Lead singer and lyricist for the Australian band INXS from 1977 until his death in 1997. With INXS, he released such hit singles as "Original Sin," "What You Need" and "Listen Like Thieves."

Before Fame

His promising future as a swimmer was ended by a broken arm. The first incarnation of INXS Hutchence played with was called The Vegetables.

Trivia

His relationship with Paula Yates was a scandal because she was technically still married to Bob Geldof at the time. 

Family Life

He dated fellow Australian musician Kylie Minogue, actress Helena Christensen, and actress Virginia Hey, among others. He and Yates had a daughter named Tiger Lily.

Associated With

He was joined by guitarist Tim Farriss in INXS.