INXS remain inextricably associated with Michael Hutchence, the charismatic
singer who fronted the band for two decades before dieing suddenly in 1997 at
the age of .... The three Farriss brothers (Andrew, Jon and Tim) originally
formed the band during the punk era, mixing rock with ska and reggae, but it was
Hutchence who gave them the appeal that ultimately made them international stars
as they adopted a funkier, more dance-orientated style.
Though steeped in the rock & roll showmanship of The Rolling Stones and The
Doors, the band's funky new wave pop had big crossover appe...