From: Paul Fitzgerald To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] MH found dead in Sydney Hotel Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:01:18 +1100 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Just heard it on the radio here in Australia. More info as it comes. Paul From: Paul Fitzgerald To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] MH dead Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:12:10 +1100 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Looks like it's been confirmed. From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: [INXS] SHOCK NEWS Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:47:00 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Has any one else just heard the news that Michael Hutchence has died in a hotel room in Sydney????? I'm in a state of shock... Sharon Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 22:11:23 -0600 From: Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH found dead in Sydney Hotel Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This has got to be some kind of really bad joke. Please, it has to be a joke. Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: "Ben Webb" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Dead Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1990 00:42:09 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi All, My flat mate just heard a news flash which said that Michael Hutchence was found dead in a Sydney unit today. I'm standing by the TV for official news.... Ben. ---------- X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:37:29 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I'm just a man, my will is so strong....... MH Rest in Peace Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:58:26 +1100 From: Darren Jones To: INXS List Subject: [INXS] Michael found dead Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Guys... For those who might not have heard in the States as yet, it has just been confirmed by Police that Michael was found dead in his Hotel room in Sydney this afternoon. It was on the television around 2.30pm (22/11) I am in absolute shock and am lost for words....and have shed many tears already Darren Jones X-Originating-IP: [203.24.76.7] From: "Vicky Prowse" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] bad news Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 20:05:52 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just flicked on to the radio about ten minutes ago and this is what I heard "INXS singer Micheal Hutchence is dead." Apparently he hung himself. Hopefully its just a rumor but i am nearly in tears now Please let it be false Vic X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au (Unverified) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:35:18 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu no way, he wouldn't dp that. he was so much looking forwrd to this tour. i have just ran all the way to uni from home, and no michael cn;t be dead From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: [INXS] Michael Hutchence.. Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:58:49 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu It has just been confirmed that Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel room in Sydney shortly after lunch. I don't know what to say.....I can't believe this.... Sharon From: Paul Fitzgerald To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] MH found hanged in The Ritz, Sydney Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:28:43 +1100 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The report is that he was found hanged. It also made mention of the fact that Paula and child did not come to Australia with him. I am shattered....... Paul From: "Scott Brooks" To: Subject: [INXS] Re: [Hutch found dead in Sydney hotel Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:20:29 +1030 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey guys, Newsflash just on the tv, MH has been found dead in a Sydney hotel RIP Regards Scott home page: http://www.users.bigpond.com/scottmb/ e-mail home: scottmb@bigpond.com e-mail work: brooks.scott@saugov.sa.gov.au ----------------------------------------------- "I am lost, so I am cruel But I'd be love and sweetness If I had you" Milk - Garbage ----------------------------------------------- ---------- > From: Vicky Prowse > To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > Subject: [INXS] trimming messages/INXS on CC > Date: Saturday, 22 November 1997 10:45 > > I use hotmail (obviously) but i don't know how to quote relevant > segments of messages. When replying to a message i just click on reply > then i delete the top part, which means there is still unnecessary stuff > in my message. Anyway does anyone know how I can "selectively quote" > using hotmail?? > > and now back to our regular feature.......... > > There is a radio station in Adelaide called SAFM, every weekday at 12 > they play the classic countdown. They play the top five songs from a > particular year.This week they have played the top five aussie songs and > guess who was number one for 1985. Yeap you guessed it,the song was WYN. > They had a special guest in the studio. I can't remember her name (she > was the singer in Do Re Me), she had a story to tell about Micheal. > Apparently she had to knock on his door and he answered it with next to > nothing on and several girls behind him. > OKay yeah i know its a pretty boring story but what really knocked me > out was the radio announcers reaction to the story. he even said "maybe > thats what he needs at the moment" > which got me thinking sex really does sell. > Just wondering if the general public would listen to them if Micheal > went back to wearing leather jackets with "sex" badges and a bare chest. > not that I'm saying he should... > > Vic > From: Paul Fitzgerald To: "'INXS-LIST@IASTATE.EDU'" Subject: [INXS] MH found dead in The Ritz, Sydney Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:08:04 +1100 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id WAA13252 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The unconfirmed report is that he was found hanged. It also made mention of the fact that Paula and child did not come to Australia with him. I am shattered....... Paul Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 23:44:58 -0500 From: Neil Kothari Newsgroups: alt.music.inxs To: INXS Mailing List Subject: [INXS] Death confirmed Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Gang, I just heard the report on Virgin radio --- Hutchence was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton in Sydney -- he hung himself is what the reporter said. To say I'm in a state of shock at that news is an understatement. -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html From: JonsDrmstx@aol.com Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 23:42:12 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] OH MY GOD Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Please tell me this isn't true.... My brother left me a message on my answering machine saying he heard on the news MIchael was found dead in his apartment? What??? If this is a mix up I apologize for whipping everybody into a frenzy. --Karen Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:16:12 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu this shit isnt fair FUCK i dont know what else to say but FUCK X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:56:42 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu sorry, I have to go home. Can't do thesis knowing MH is lost.. Why??? His child, his solo album, his tour in his homeland, his movie career???? never tear us apart From: "spider69" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] SHOCK NEWS Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:02:54 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu yes sharon heard it on the news and a friend of mine from aust called me to tell me in big state of shock. he was a good friend. spider69@erols.com X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:53:11 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: Re: [INXS] MH found dead in Sydney Hotel Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu No, it's no joke. I wouldn't have already broken down to my mum on the phone if it had of been. At 10:11 PM 11/21/97 -0600, you wrote: >This has got to be some kind of really bad joke. Please, it has to be a >joke. > >Sherrianne > >-- > >"I am searching, I am not alone" INXS > Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 22:59:37 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH found dead in Sydney Hotel Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Paul Fitzgerald wrote: > > Just heard it on the radio here in Australia. More info as it comes. > > Paul Hey Every one; Is it true? My heart is dying right now! I can hardly breathe, I never got to see them and now I never will all my hopes all these years with this lovely voice! Man I am sooooo hurt now,I guess I just need some place to go where I can just collect myself! you guys whats going to happen now!!! extremely hurting - ESTEE! From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Dead Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:59:43 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu It was at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Double Bay. Although still unofficial, they are saying he has hanged himself. Sharon ---------- > From: Ben Webb > To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Dead > Date: Friday, January 05, 1990 1:42 AM > > Hi All, > My flat mate just heard a news flash which said that Michael Hutchence was > found dead in a Sydney unit today. I'm standing by the TV for official > news.... > Ben. > From: Kelland31@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:06:03 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Fwd: INXS Singer Found Dead i... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey guys, I just got this from the AOL News service. Tell me this is NOT true. Hurry, somebody tell me! Kristine --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: INXS Singer Found Dead in Hotel Date: 97-11-21 23:21:47 EST From: AOL News 
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SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Michael Hutchence, the lead singer for the rock band INXS, was found dead Saturday in a Sydney hotel, according to news reports. The Australian Associated Press and the Australian Broadcasting Association said he was found dead in his room at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Double Bay, shortly after midday. Police have refused to confirm his death. The INXS front man was in Australia preparing for the band's 20th anniversary tour. The band was formed in Perth after Hutchence teamed up with Andrew and Tim Farris in the late 1970s. The band had major hits in Australia early in its career with songs including ``Burn For You,'' ``I Send A Message'' and ``Don't Change.'' AP-NY-11-21-97 2317EST 
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:30:20 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu he had soo much to live for Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:27:53 -0500 From: DUDEK Organization: Prodigy Internet To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH dead Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I can't believe what I just heard. I don't even know what to write other than that I'm totally distraught. That guy could've sung "Old McDonald" and I would have loved it. No matter what his critics may have thought of him, the man was an incredibly charismatic performer with a unique, moving voice. I just wish I could undo this somehow, you know? I can't imagine playing an INXS album without feeling sad hearing that voice. God rest his soul. I send my deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved him. He'll be greatly missed. Dennis Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:30:30 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS Mailing List Subject: [INXS] Tragedy Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu CNN has confirmed the death on US television. I've also learned that he was found hung in his hotel room with a belt. He ate last night at an Indian restaurant with a friend and was said to be in good spirits. My thoughts and sympathies lie with his family, Paula, the rest of the band, and with all of you. This is going to be pretty hard to get through... Shocked and saddened beyond words, neil PS -- I unfortunately have to leave town for the weekend, but I'll catch up with everyone on Sunday night. -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html From: Cathyno9@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:49:22 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Please tell me it isn't true Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Oh please someone tell me it isn't true. my sister just called me and woke me up to tell me that michael is dead from a drug overdose. IS THIS TRUE??? she said she saw it on CNN and that they showed his picture and everything. does anyone have any information about this? was it some other austrailian musician? cathy From: "Mark Morris" To: Subject: [INXS] One very very upset INKS fan Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:40:51 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I dont really know what to say. This man has provided me with so much pleasure over the last 15 years and I couldn't wait to see him perform next week. I love this man. He is my hero and I'm simply shattered. Mark Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:50:38 -0500 From: Kim Knight Perez To: INXS List Subject: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am sure that I feel the same as everyone else - shock, denial. In a few hours sadness will set in, but now I just can't believe what I have heard! It simply can't be true! I think we need to schedule some chat times so we can talk with each other about this tragedy. We can comfort each other that way. I feel that no one else understands how much this so deeply affects me. What do you say? Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:01:40 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: trashboy@amauta.rcp.net.pe To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Oscar Garcia Verastegui Subject: [INXS] CNN RIGHT NOW!!!! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu HI: Everybody turn on CNN...they are talking about Michaels suicide. Regards, Oscar From: "R.WATCHAM" To: Subject: [INXS] INXS over!!! Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 08:13:06 +0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu in South Africa, a friend just phoned to tell me the bad news. Please don't let it be true........ Ricky Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:11:05 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have heard news reports that it may have been a drug overdose. In a way that would be easier to take. I keep hoping this is a publicity stunt or just a really bad dream. But if it's not true, why do I feel like I've lost a really good friend? Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: Cathyno9@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:13:47 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] at a loss for words Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu i'm at a loss for words. michael is gone. i just read it on the aol news. i thought my sister was playing a cruel trick on me when she called and said he had died in his hotel room in sydney. i'm shocked and so sad, as i know all of you are. i just needed to reach out and try to share my grief with all of you. what a loss. rest in peace michael and please know that your talent has given so much to so many in too few years. cathy From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: [INXS] MH Tribute Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:46:23 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Radio station Triple M in Melbourne is playing a 6 hour tribute of INXS music from 6pm tonight. Sharon Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:37:02 -0600 From: Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There were already a few of us in there. We didn't have much to say to each other, but it was comforting to know that there are others to share my grief. I thank God for this list. I have been watching the posts come in and it doesn't feel so lonesome. I know everyone on here understands how I feel and that you all feel the same. I feel like I lost my best friend, and I never even met him. It just hurts so very much. But I think the chat room is a wonderful idea. Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: "spider69" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:48:22 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu if i can get into neils chat room on monday at 8 i will be there in honor of Michael spider69@erols.com X-Authentication-Warning: eris.cs.umb.edu: sid owned process doing -bs Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:35:39 -0500 (EST) From: "Sudhamsu D. Rao" To: inxs list Subject: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu hey guys, what can I say...we are all in shock. Hopefully we all can get thru this. I confirmed it on 2 boston radio stations. to those of you in the Boston area WFNX will be playing INXS as a tribute to MH. saddened, Amsu ________________________________________________________________________ my homepage address : http://www.cs.umb.edu/~sid Lemme know whacha think. *smile* Have a great day!!! :-) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:46:33 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Kim Knight Perez wrote: > > I am sure that I feel the same as everyone else - shock, denial. In a > few hours sadness will set in, but now I just can't believe what I have > heard! It simply can't be true! > > I think we need to schedule some chat times so we can talk with each > other about this tragedy. We can comfort each other that way. I feel > that no one else understands how much this so deeply affects me. What > do you say? Kim, I really agree with you!I need some one to talk to I don't know if I'll be able to get over this,I mean every time I see a video or hear that lovely,sexy voice I will be crushed to know that he no longer exists on this earth. Why?Why?Why? I have loved him,cherished his/their music since 1981 and now I will forever have this void where he was,he was a giant part of all of our lives,this HURTS me more than Princess Diana by 2000 miles!!! i am sad please talk to me! THANKS!!! SHINE LIKE IT DOES INTO EVERY HEART!!! ESTEE X-Originating-IP: [203.24.76.157] From: "Vicky Prowse" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] why?? Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 22:59:20 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu All i can think of the moment is why? Why did such a beautiful and talented man who was loved by so many and who influenced many as well, have to take his own life I guess I am feeling angry at him at the moment. Angry that he felt he had to take the easy way out, if he was feeling depressed why didn't he seek help. There's plenty of it out there. I was thinking about Elegantly wasted and wondered if it maybe was some sort of cry for help. It was alot more personal then their other releases. Maybe he was trying to tell us something? Also one last thing. I know we are hurt and saddened so if you are driving please be careful. Accidents happen at times like these. Theres already been to many deaths. Vic (I can hardly talk i have a massive lump in my throat) Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 23:08:29 -0800 From: Malcolm Lawrence Organization: Babel Publishing To: INXS mailing list Subject: [INXS] And now Michael Hutchence Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Another rock star, another suicide. And now Michael Hutchence? Who would have thought it? Take care all, Say your prayers slowly tonight Love, Malcolm From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: [INXS] MTV Tribute Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:13:53 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu MTV Australia has interrupted regular programming, to play a half hour of INXS videos. Sharon Date: 21 Nov 97 23:33:16 -0800 Subject: [INXS] CNN Headline news From: "John A. Vink" To: "INXS mailing list" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu CNN Headline News said "Conflicting reports - OD or hanging". One makes more sense than the other. JAV ---- John A. Vink ("JAV") Software Engineer, Apple Computer, Inc. mailto:vink@apple.com http://cyberdog.apple.com/people/jav/ ICQ 4493888 Sending mail from the British Columbia, Canada office. Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 02:48:17 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] why?? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Vicky Prowse wrote: > I guess I am feeling angry at him at the moment. Angry that he felt he > had to take the easy way out, if he was feeling depressed why didn't he > seek help. There's plenty of it out there. You're right of course, but I just can't feel any anger toward him... Just a profound sense of sadness that he felt like he couldn't take it anymore. Just so sad and so shocking... -neil PS -- For those of you around, we're all on the chat board... -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 23:29:14 -0800 From: Nick Organization: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - MIS Department To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] at a loss for words Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I can't believe it either. It kills me to know this is true. I am so mad that it was suicide. Why? If he has nothing to live for, what about the millions of others who are less fortunate? Why Why Why? I will always remember a man whose voice could move the emotions of my heart. A man who could write lyrics for every emotion that I felt. Suddenly, there is a huge void in all of our lives. God rest his soul and my love to his family and the rest of the band. What really kills me is the press. You couldn't have enticed them with money to cover Inxs 1 month ago. Now tragedy strikes and they are like vultures. To hell with them. Where were they during the good times this year? I'm sorry. I am very sad and angry. -Nick Cathyno9@aol.com wrote: > i'm at a loss for words. michael is gone. i just read it on the aol news. From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 02:39:37 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Fwd: INXS Singer Found Dead in Hotel Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Here's the report from the AP wire as of late Friday night/early Sat. morning NY time. --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: INXS Singer Found Dead in Hotel Date: 97-11-21 23:21:47 EST From: AOL News 
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SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Michael Hutchence, the lead singer for the rock band INXS, was found dead Saturday in a Sydney hotel, according to news reports. The Australian Associated Press and the Australian Broadcasting Association said he was found dead in his room at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Double Bay, shortly after midday. Police have refused to confirm his death. The INXS front man was in Australia preparing for the band's 20th anniversary tour. The band was formed in Perth after Hutchence teamed up with Andrew and Tim Farris in the late 1970s. The band had major hits in Australia early in its career with songs including ``Burn For You,'' ``I Send A Message'' and ``Don't Change.'' AP-NY-11-21-97 2317EST 
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 23:36:32 -0800 From: Nick Organization: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - MIS Department To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Death confirmed Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Gang, I found this info at theaustralian.com.au moments ago. It would appear that perhaps some prescribed medicines were involved. Rock star Michael Hutchence found dead From AAP 22nov97 Rock star Michael Hutchence was found dead today in an upmarket Sydney hotel room. Without naming Hutchence, lead singer of supergroup INXS, Sydney police said a body was found on the fifth floor of the Sydney Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Double Bay by a hotel employee shortly before midday. Rose Bay police Inspector Chris Hogg said detectiveshad removed a leather belt from the room for scientific examination. Insp Hogg said there were a number of prescribed medications found at the scene. He said it would appear there were no suspicious circumstances. "We are not prepared to identify the individual at this time," Insp Hogg said. A police media spokesman said the man's identity would be released formally by the state coroner at a coronial inquiry. A post mortem examination will be carried out at the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Glebe on Monday. Relatives in Australia and overseas had been informed of his death, police said. It was understood 37-year-old Hutchence, who arrived in Australia from London earlier this week, had been staying alone at the hotel. From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 02:49:36 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Fwd: INXS Singer Reportedly Found Dead Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The latest from the AP wire... --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: INXS Singer Reportedly Found Dead Date: 97-11-22 02:46:39 EST From: AOL News 
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By ROHAN SULLIVAN SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Michael Hutchence, the lead singer for the rock band INXS, was found dead Saturday in a Sydney hotel, according to news reports. Hutchence's body was found in his room at the Ritz Carlton Hotel shortly after midday, the Australian Associated Press and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said. Channel 10 TV in Australia reported that Hutchence committed suicide by hanging himself. Police did not release the identity of the deceased, pending notification of relatives, or say what the cause of death was. They said foul play was not suspected. The deceased was an Australian citizen who had lived in England, police said, which is consistent with Hutchence. Police took a leather belt as evidence and also said they found prescription drugs in the room. Hutchence was in Australia preparing for the band's 20th anniversary tour. The band was formed in Perth after Hutchence, 37, teamed up with Andrew and Tim Farris in the late 1970s. The band had major hits in Australia early in its career with songs including ``Burn For You,'' ``I Send A Message'' and ``Don't Change.'' INXS achieved international success in 1987 with their album ``Kick,'' which sold 9 million copies. It featured four hit singles: ``Never Tear Us Apart,'' ``Need You Tonight,'' ``New Sensation'' and ``Devil Inside.'' Hutchence was always described as the focus of the band, with a style similar to that of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger and Jim Morrison of The Doors. He was self-deprecating about his success in an interview with The Associated Press earlier this year. ``I basically just stumble through all this,'' he told the AP. ``I am a tenacious, ambitious person, it seems, if I have to admit it to myself, but I didn't notice at the time.'' The sextet once cranked out a hit album every year or two, selling 20 million records since 1981. ``We were as most bands - this juggernaut takes off, and off you go,'' Hutchence told The Associated Press. ``Soon as you finish the last tour, you have a week off ... and then you start back into writing and making a new record.'' INXS toured constantly throughout the world and performed at major charity gigs, including the Australian end of the Live Aid concert series in the 1980s. They also performed a sellout show at London's Wembley Stadium. Record sales for the group had fallen off in recent years, however, with many of the band's members simply being famous as celebrities. The band had not released an album for four years before coming out with ``Elegantly Wasted'' this year. Hutchence has been linked romantically in recent years with fellow Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, model Helena Christensen and the former wife of rock star Bob Geldof, Paula Yates. Hutchence and Yates have a baby called Heavenly Hirani Tiger Lily. AP-NY-11-22-97 0242EST 
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From: ANGELADANZ@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 02:57:30 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I feel the same way as you do. Luckily when I found out I was sitting with my best friend. I just burst out in tears and now I am just in shock. I feel so sick and I am so worried about Paula and little Tiger, Tim and the guys, Michael's family :`( My heart goes out to them... I keep thinking this is a bad dream and I keep hoping I will wake up... Angela:( From: "BPRice" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] CNN report Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:57:40 -0600 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The CNN online report said police seized a leather belt from the room, and this seems to suggest he hung himself. However, what if he was using the belt to strap around his arm to shoot up? I can't believe that he'd commit suicide, what with a tour pending, but more importantly a one year old daughter especiallly. Man, this sucks... Brian Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:59:34 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There are a bunch of us in the chat room right now, come if you need to be with others. God Bless, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: Jewelfaris@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:26:23 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Re: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I for one think we have lost a truly amazing soul !!! My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies go out to Michael's family, friends, and to the band !!! {{{{{{ }}}}}} Peg Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 02:43:20 -0600 From: Teresa Velasquez To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael.... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am in such a state of shock....... I was to leave for Austrailia in less that 48 hours, to catch the last leg of the tour..... I came home from a concert tonight to 2 messages on my answering machine that Michael was gone..... I am in a state of shock, and can not believe this is real...... My condolences and sympathies go out to Paula, Tiger, Michael's family, Andrew, Jon, Tim, Kirk, Gary, and everyone else in this world who he has touched with his music and his spirit....... Rest In Peace, Michael...... "I close my eyes to the pain" -Teresa From: "Marty Luning" To: "INXS-List" Subject: [INXS] Our Heatfelt Condolences Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 20:07:34 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu We are all very sad at the tragic death of Michael Hutchence. I am really an Echo & the Bunnymen fan, however living in Sydney Australia all my llfe, INXS's music was a part of my growing up. I know how INXS fans feel. EATB lost there drummer, Peter De Freitas in a tragic motorcycle accident in 1989. It was a major blow and they soon broke up but are now back together with a new drummer. I don't know what will happen to INXS since their frontman is gone. I don't think one could replace him. Marty Luning Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:09:36 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Kozak wrote: > > There are a bunch of us in the chat room right now, come if you need to > be with others. > > God Bless, > > Sherrianne > > -- >Sherrianne; how do I get into the chat room! I need you guys at this time! ESTEE > "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS > X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:05:57 UTC+0100 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:06:19 UTC+0100 Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:06:19 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bjimenez@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;971122100619] Content-Identifier: 203 From: Susana Jimenez To: (confirm) Subject: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu PLEASE!, Someone out there HELP ME!. I have come to University to start a report and since it's Saturaday, there's no one here, I am alone, I cannot share my pain with anyone, I need to talk with you, tears are falling down my face in this moment...I'm so shocked, it's like I have lost one of my best friends...WHY?, Why wasn't anyone at this fucking room to stop him!!!. Do you really think God exits....? I am in a VAX terminal and don't know how to connect to Neil's chat, PLEASE HELP ME!, I need to talk with all you...All I feel is the bitterness sadness... Susana. Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:51:04 -0600 From: Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Estee, your message came through only now. Email me privately if you are still around. Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:53:51 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The chat room is at http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Never touch your idols: the guilding will stick to your fingers" -- Gustave Flaubert From: "Simon Dew" To: "INXS List" Subject: [INXS] Michael Hutchence Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:09:26 -0000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE Engine V4.71.1008.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am like all of you, extremely sad and angry. I don't know why he had to do this... I keep thinking to myself about all of the good things hes doing and what hes got, a new child of his own, a new solo album next year, in a tour which he loves more than anything and a fantastic girl friend. I'm very pleased to see channel 5 news cover this so well in the UK. Bye Simon From: "R.WATCHAM" To: Subject: [INXS] Tribute Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:16:54 +0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu As a tribute, I suggest that everybody saves this pic of Michael as wallpaper "Michael Hutchence......a legend long before his death" Ricky Watcham "Michael Hutchence.........my best friend, my hero, my idle..." Ricky Watcham My sympathies to INXS and their families. Ricky X-Sender: ez075825@peseta.ucdavis.edu Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:08:34 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mike Chen Subject: [INXS] Michael... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I cannot truly express how I feel. It's like, I know he's a rock star, a media figure, and yet I feel attached to him through his music because it has given me so much pleasure. I'm sure that's how everyone on the list feels. And...suicide. If the reports are correct, this has to be the least expected thing for me. Out of all my favorite bands (Depeche Mode, The Cure, The Smiths and of course INXS), he was the least likely, I thought, to do it. David Gahan, we all know had his troubles, Robert Smith isn't the happiest guy on the planet and neither is Morrissey. But Michael...if you saw him on this tour, you know he really truly looked in good spirits. The album wasn't huge, but it was acceptable, the tour was going great, he had a new baby, his solo album, and he said that there was a new fire in the band, and they were just about to return and conquer home. It really boggles the mind. There's still some hope in me, deep down that this is just a cruel joke from the band to get back at the paparazzi and everyone will come out tomorrow and say "November Fools!" But I know it's not going to happen. The worst part is that when I first heard the news, my inital reaction was "The end of INXS" not "the end of someone's life, a father, a friend." And us, as fans, may never get over it, but we still have that sense of detachement by being just fans. Those personally involved, Andrew, Kirk, Tim, Garry, Jon, Paula, Tigerlilly, and everyone else, I cannot imagine what must be going through their heads right now. All I do know is that this is the end of INXS. I can't believe it. So many favorite songs connected to favorite moments, those incredible shows that brought so much happiness. Never again. It's impossible to replace Michael. I hope they don't. I hope they continue to play, get a new singer, but don't touch the INXS material. That's sacred. That's Michael's. It's over. I never thought it would happen. I truly hope you are at peace now Michael Hutchence, you will be truly missed. I cannot believe it. The end of INXS. It wasn't supposed to happen like this. From: "Marty Luning" To: "INXS-List" Subject: [INXS] INXS Chat Room Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 22:21:00 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I received error message that page was not found when I attempted to open page http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 04:54:03 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] Tribute Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 12:16 PM 11/22/97 +0200, you wrote: >As a tribute, I suggest that everybody saves this pic of Michael as >wallpaper Well, I've blacked out every page on my site and I've added the same pic from the front page of Neil's site. It's a beautiful picture of him. The one's they're using on the news (and please, no offense) on the pic you sent make him look old and strung out. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Never touch your idols: the guilding will stick to your fingers" -- Gustave Flaubert X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 05:36:59 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] INXS Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 10:21 PM 11/22/97 +1100, you wrote: >I received error message that page was not found when I attempted to >open page > > > > > http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html its http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html Sorry if I sent the wrong one...... X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:41:06 UTC+0100 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:41:30 UTC+0100 Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:41:30 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bjimenez@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;971122124130] Content-Identifier: 210 From: Susana Jimenez To: (confirm) Subject: [INXS] I need you... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi list! I need to talk with someone and I cannot connect with the chat...so, if there's anyone out there listen to me...e-mail me privately... thanks in advanced...I feel like dying Susana X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 06:10:38 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] Media Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu How am I supposed to handle this when I turn on the television to see if there's any more news and I'm shown pictures of a hearse (which is sad enough) surrounded by "media" who are holding their cameras out to the windows trying to get a picture of his body lying inside? It's sick. Leave him alone. God please just leave him alone. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 06:27:07 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Stazya wrote: > > The chat room is at > > http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html > > Stazya > > http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ > "Never touch your idols: the guilding will stick to your fingers" > -- Gustave Flaubert Thanks! Stazya,wish you could have stayed awhile,I have been so upset as I know all are,wish I knew why this happened. talk with you soon. your friend ESTEE From: "R.WATCHAM" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] I need you... Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:31:42 +0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi Suzana I'll be more than happy to talk to you..but i'm not quite sure how! Ricky (from South Africa) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:43:47 +0000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Wayne Robertson Subject: [INXS] Michael Hutchence Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have just discovered that I have lost an idol.....he shall never be forgotten. I never had a chance to tell him what he and the rest of the band has done for me over the years. I pray the remaining 5 guys carry on, in my mind Michael cannot be replaced, I hope one of them can become vocalist......INXS were always meant to be the same 6 guys, now they are 5. No-one can take his place, but I feel he would have preffered one of his band to take the role.... These are very sad times, Wayne. * I'm just a man, My will is so strong, When I've got plans * * I close my eyes to the pain, My mother ran, My father left town * * But we still have, What's necessary to go on * * "I'm Just a Man" - INXS * Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 07:22:34 -0700 (MST) X-Sender: rocwid@mailhost.primenet.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Linda Subject: [INXS] Sad farewell... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello to the list, I had unsubbed back in July when the list was having problems...mechanicalwise. It is with great sadness that I resub to share with the other members my sadness over Michael's departure from this world. My sympathies go out to all who were involved with MIchael, and especially to the daughter he left behind, who will now grow up without him. This is the greatest tragedy of all, I think. I will miss Michael's awesome voice. I hope he has found eternal happiness...may he rest in peace. Linda, Love and Peace From: Jewelfaris@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 09:53:13 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] THE STRANGEST PARTY CHAT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Anyone with AOL who wants to chat can meet in THE STRANGEST PARTY !!!! Jewels X-Sender: warped1@m2.sprynet.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 07:01:59 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Vicki Rogers Subject: [INXS] By My Side... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 07:00:11 -0800 >To: inxs-list@iastate.com >From: Vicki Rogers >Subject: By My Side... > >It is so late right now. My head is pounding from the hell that I have been feeling about this death. I can't believe the untimely death that has come to shatter my world. INXS was such a part of my life. These six Aussies came to be my ultimate favorite band. But for more than just wonderful music. They were people that cared about what I thought, as well as their other fans and friends. I had the fortunate opportunity to meet them and have them become my friends, and to see some of their last performances. Their music strikes many memories about my past and how they impacted my life. They have always brought me much happiness, and always will. > But, now that Michael has passed on, he leaves much to be settled. Why did he hurt so much that he could not find a way out? Drugs and problems seemed to be his last pictures, and I hope now he is resting in peace... away from the press, away from Paula's past. Perhaps now he can be "Just a Man". I just wish now that Michael was By My Side. > > -Vicki- >"Do you really think you're cared for > Do we really know we're loved > Look at all my resolutions > Promises to break your heart > Why do we make it hot to handle > Why do we lose our self control > Strange desire take me over > Offer me to the all above" > (Strange Desire) From: MHNoel@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:19:10 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Dateline Sydney Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just can't believe it: AUSTRALIA: INXS SINGER REPORTEDLY FOUND DEAD SYDNEY - Michale Hutchence, the lead singer for the rock band INXS, was found dead today in a Sydney hotel, according to news reports. The Australian Associated Press and the Australian Broadcasting Association said he was found dead in his room at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Double Bay. Police have refused to confirm his death. The INXS front man was in Australia preparing for the band's 20th anniversary tour. The band was formed in Perth after Hutchence teamed up with Andres and Tim Farris in the late 1970's. From: "George Dimovski" To: Subject: [INXS] The tragic death of Michael Hutchence Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 02:07:25 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu To all INXS fans I just want to express my deepest condolences at the tragic death of Michael Hutchence in Sydney. I have been a fan since the inception of INXS 20 years ago and I am deeply saddened and stunned at this moment. Only an hour before hearing the news, I was so looking forward to the concert in Melbourne which was a mere week away. Deepest Condolences George Melbourne, Australia. From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] Michael, Thanks for all Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:43:32 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello... I'm writing this just to thank his guy, that came into my life and changed it. I hope that you're resting in peace now. You'll now find your eternal happiness. You'll be always on my mind. It's now our mission to keep him alive in a room at our memories. "Everytime I pray, every night and day, I'll be missing you." (Puff Daddy - I'll be Missing You) I'll put in my webpage an special room for Michael's memory. Sad for these news, Danilo Meira ----- "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 08:29:17 -0800 (PST) From: Shabooh Shoobah Subject: [INXS] Michael Kelland Hutchence To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Last night my boyfriend told me to sit down, because he had some bad news for me. He plays around a lot, and I thought that his bad news would actually be good. I also had a feeling it was about INXS, and I was hoping he was going to tell me that they were coming back to the US for a concert, or something of that sort... But that's not what he told me. They won't be coming back in concert. I am numb. Michael has been with me through the good times and bad, and now that I am in a bad time, he is no longer here. I always had him to look to for comfort, now, I am lost. How can this be over? How can he be gone? When it seemed as if everybody else had left me, he was always there. I am searching, and I feel as if I am alone. Kill the Pain, Freedom Deep, Searching, Just a Man, was I missing something? were we missing something? I love you Michael. Thank you for the gift, and impact you've had on my life. You will be missed. Cristin Elizabeth Kilbride From: Kelland31@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:30:14 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael.... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu It's so hard to express in mere words how much Michael touched my life and how tremendous a loss it is. He was my hero in all senses and inspired me to keep the faith when my own times were tough. I'm really shattered inside to know that he's gone. His words and life spoke to my soul. He was always "there" for me, it so tragic that he felt so alone and vulnerable. My heart also goes out to the band, his family and friends. I know they are mourning and will miss him even more than we do. Kristine From: "Ken Tenney" To: Subject: [INXS] news that no one wants to believe... Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:58:16 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu To all, I am in shock! Why did this happen?!? I side with others in sending out my condolences to Paula Yates, Tigerlilly, her children, Michael's family, the rest of the band, and everyone else here. This is very bad moment. It makes me very sad to think that there will be no more INXS. The band has been my favorite since 1982. Theirs is music for any mood or setting. What other band could ever fill the void left by their absence?... Wishing it was a big joke, Ken Tenney ktenney@visuallink.com (H) X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] Loss of MH Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:41:52 -0500 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id KAA00965 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Oh my g-d!! My condolences to ALL Paula,Tiger, Gary, Tim, Andrew, Jon.... I thought my brother in law was playing a cruel trick on me this morning when he called and gave me his condolences...I said why? Then I was in shock. I went straight to VH1 and MTV while the computer was powering up, only to to MH/s face all over the desktop as wallpaper..Oh man...as I read thru these messaged all I can think of is that everything you are all feeling I am too...why? I am swaying between sadness, anger and despair. At this moment all I think to help is that IF it was a suicide that MH should be in a better place. I know that may sound harsh now but whatever helps... My heart goes out to everybody who was ever touched by the band, the voice and the lyrics...now I have an added feeling to each song...sadness Prayers and hugs... Diane Dickman Connecticut, USA X-Sender: Loorya@postoffice.worldnet.att.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:51:01 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Alyssa Loorya Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu When I woke and heard the terrible news about Michael Hutchence it seemed inconceivable. But as the reality sets in I am numb and awfully sad. Like many have already said INXS has been a part of my life for many years and the many changes my life has seen. I am thankful for the gift that Michael gave to many of us. Saddly it is gone all too soon. There aren't words enough to really express my condolences or to give comfort to his family and friends. Hopefully Michael has finally found peace from whatever demons may have haunted him in life. Alyssa From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] Still wondering Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:57:21 -0500 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id LAA07009 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am trying to get in to Neils chat room, no sucess, can anyone send the URL again....thanks While looking for more news on US tv. i hear Tears for Fears singing Everybody wants to Rule the World...how timely just hearing the lyrics I get teary eyed.... Diane Prayers and Hugs X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'INXS'" Subject: [INXS] chat Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:04:02 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I found it... Diane From: Stewch@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:41:34 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu, sundayletters@independent.co.uk, letters@independent.co.uk Subject: [INXS] Michael Hutchence 1960-1997 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Shocked and horrified. That's all that came into my mind when I heard the news. If this isn't another example of what happens when the media plague your every waking moment I don't know what is. Michael was the last of our true *pop* stars and will be sorely missed. Stewart Christie York, Uk From: SNP3@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:54:11 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] MTV tribute in USA Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu hi all-- on mtv this morning, they replayed their INXS rockumentary from kick, and kurt spoke for awhile on the band. it's all over local news here in philly too. has anyone heard of any statements from paula or the band yet? -josh Priority: Normal X-MSMail-Priority: Normal To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Enrique Donoso P." Subject: Re: [INXS] Loss of MH Date: Sat, 22 Nov 97 14:50:14 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu No doubt, it has gone a part of my life. Simply I can´t beleive it I want to cry but I can´t, I mean I´m so sad now and talking seriuos there is no INXS future, no more new songs and lirycs that makes you think of...Michael hutchence I will never forget you and INXS: you are and gonna be the best band all over the world.... THANKS FOR GIVING ME THE CHANCE TO LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC...I LOVE YOU. Enrique From Chile I´m Searching, I´m not Alone.... From: SKEETS1008@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:28:00 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael My Thoughts Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Thank you Michael for bringing your special brand of music into all of our lives. You will truly be missed..... My thoughts and prayers are with Michael's family and loved ones............ MaryLynn X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'INXS'" Subject: [INXS] FW: Loss of MH Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:07:38 -0500 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id MAA05331 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Oh my g-d!! My condolences to ALL Paula,Tiger, Gary, Tim, Andrew, Jon, Kirk... I thought my brother in law was playing a cruel trick on me this morning when he called and gave me his condolences...I said why? Then I was in shock. I went straight to VH1 and MTV while the computer was powering up, only to to MH/s face all over the desktop as wallpaper..Oh man...as I read thru these messaged all I can think of is that everything you are all feeling I am too...why? I am swaying between sadness, anger and despair. At this moment all I think to help is that IF it was a suicide that MH should be in a better place. I know that may sound harsh now but whatever helps... My heart goes out to everybody who was ever touched by the band, the voice and the lyrics...now I have an added feeling to each song...sadness Prayers and hugs... Diane Dickman Connecticut, USA From: ROGRABBIT2@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:38:43 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I feel so sad. I wish I had some one to share this with. I know we are all going through it. I feel so alone. I want to hear INXS but it hurt right now. How do you get to the chat room? From: ROGRABBIT2@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:16:20 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have been an INXS fan for 10 years. I've been to the last five tours and I've actually had the pleasure to meet the band. The news of Michael's suicide saddens me deeply. I feel like I lost a member of my family. And now, even though I know it will pass, I feel completely lost. I miss him. And I'm angry too. I'm everything all at once and yet I'm still numb. Life is going on and INXS is over and I can't believe it. There are so many questions and I hope some of them will find answers once the band makes it statement, etc. My prayers are with Michael's family, his daughter, and the band especially. I want to thank INXS for everything they have given to me over the years. Their talent, their passion, and their continual hopeful messages which I found in their music which got me through some very difficult years. This isn't a good-bye, just a Thank you. God Bless you all. And even though I'm very hurt and angry and confused over what Michael did, I still Love You. Don't Change. Chris X-Sender: bak165@email.psu.edu Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:59:30 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Beth Subject: [INXS] Goodnight sweet prince..... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu It seems like I've lost so many people in my life in the past few years. I'm just in shock right now. My deepest condolences to Paula, Kirk, Tim, Andrew, John, Gary, and the family. The best way I can express my sorrow is through this poem I wrote for a friend who died in high school. Would you cry if I suddenly slipped away, Would you let the tears fall down your face, Would you weep when you recall the memories of the times we shared, Would you sob in the night wishing I was still there, Would you cry when we can't share the sun's warmth, Would you weep as the ground covers me, Would you cry for me? I would cry for you. Now cracks a noble heart, goodnight sweet prince.. and may flights of angels wing thee to thy rest. -William Shakespeare Beth X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:04:32 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 06:27 AM 11/22/97 -0600, you wrote: >Thanks! Stazya,wish you could have stayed awhile,I have been so upset as >I know all are,wish I knew why this happened. >talk with you soon. >your friend ESTEE I would have but it was already 6:30 am and I'd been in there for 4 hours. I just couldn't talk anymore so I went to bed and cried. I'm just glad we have something like that in this time of need. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: DaGro1@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:51:54 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Fwd: INXS Singer Found Dead in Hotel Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Here's the Aussie AP report: --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: INXS Singer Found Dead in Hotel Date: 97-11-22 12:51:46 EST From: AOL News 
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By ROHAN SULLIVAN SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence apparently committed suicide Saturday at a Sydney hotel, leaving fellow band members waiting at a rehearsal studio where they were preparing for the rock group's 20th-anniversary tour. A worker at the Ritz Carlton found the body shortly before noon after Hutchence failed to appear for a morning appointment with the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Hutchence's father and girlfriend Paula Yates confirmed it was the 37-year-old singer. Australian TV stations and the Australian Associated Press reported that Hutchence was found hanged. Investigators removed a leather belt from the scene. No illegal drugs were found, although there were ``a number of prescription medications,'' Inspector Christopher Hogg said. A autopsy will be carried out Monday. The death of the singer prompted daylong radio tributes to INXS, which sold 20 million records since 1981, peaking in the late 1980s. Rock music commentator Ian ``Molly'' Meldrum said Hutchence's death came as a complete surprise. ``I saw Michael and Paula with their baby daughter in Los Angeles around about eight weeks ago, and I've never seen Michael more peaceful and happier in his life,'' he said. Hutchence had flown from his London home to Sydney earlier this week to prepare for the band's 20th anniversary ``Lose Your Head'' tour, which was to start Tuesday. The tour - which was to have been the group's first in their homeland of Australia for more than three years - has been canceled, according to concert promoter Michael Gudinski. Yates' lawyer, Anthony Burton, said the singer's girlfriend was being comforted by friends at the couple's home in Chelsea, southwest London. They have a daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. Last month, Hutchence said he planned to marry 37-year-old Yates on the Tahitian island of Bora Bora in January. Formed in Perth in 1977, INXS shot to international success a decade later with the album ``Kick,'' which sold 9 million copies. It featured four hit singles: ``Never Tear Us Apart,'' ``Need You Tonight,'' ``New Sensation'' and ``Devil Inside.'' The band toured throughout the world and performed its stylish dance-rock at major charity concerts, including the Live Aid series in the 1980s. They also performed a sellout show at London's Wembley Stadium. The group once cranked out a hit album every year or two, but Hutchence remained self-deprecating about his success. ``I basically just stumble through all this,'' he told the Associated Press in an interview earlier this year. ``I am a tenacious, ambitious person, it seems, if I have to admit it to myself, but I didn't notice at the time.'' Record sales for the group had fallen in recent years, but Hutchence remained a celebrity in Australia, largely because of his high-profile romances with Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, model Helena Christensen and Yates, the former wife of rock star Bob Geldof. AP-NY-11-22-97 1247EST 
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:18:00 -0500 From: DUDEK Organization: Prodigy Internet To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Mtv Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu A friend of mine who works for Mtv told me that a "Rockumentary" of INXS will be played at 3:00PM today. She could be wrong, but I doubt it. I didn't sleep last night. This is just so shocking and disappointing, you know? I hope everyone's doing alright. This probably isn't going to make anybody feel any better, but we've been lucky to have such a great group around for so long. They've put together a larger body of work than 99.9% of the groups in history. Who knows, maybe Michael's solo stuff and other previously unreleased material will eventually be released. I wish the band and everyone else the best. Rest in peace Michael. Dennis X-Sender: mistress_k@pop3.friend.ly.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:15:26 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mistress Kelly Subject: [INXS] Whigs: non--whigs, another death [from the Afghan Whigs list] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Return-Path: congregation-outgoing-owner-Mistress_K=Friend.ly.Net@majordomo.pobox.com >Delivered-To: congregation-outgoing@majordomo.pobox.com >From: WhiggedOut@aol.com >Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 09:10:16 -0500 (EST) >To: congregation@pobox.com, Hoperber@aol.com, Kariba2@aol.com, > EMFERRANTE@aol.com, 113235.3634@compuserve.com, dlowens@bmgdirect.com, > Steve_Sachs@time-inc.com, rweinstein@mindspring.com, Zhan530@aol.com, > DEmprimo@juno.com >Subject: Whigs: non--whigs, another death >Sender: owner-congregation@majordomo.pobox.com >Reply-To: WhiggedOut@aol.com > >hey guys-- > >in case you are interested, and haven't heard yet, michael hutchence of inxs >is dead, apparently of suicide. (hanging). speaking for those of us who grew >up in the nascent days of mtv and the new wave, this is sad news. who can >forget that video for "the one thing"? ....i never looked at figs quite the >same way again. ;-) > >r.i.p., >laura > > My ICQ World Wider Pager address is: http://wwp.mirabilis.com/2340298 email: ------------------------ QOTM: As Ruskin wrote in his earlier and better days, "No weight nor mass nor beauty of execution can outweigh one grain or fragment of thought." ------------------------ Blueprint for Life Etch out your own lines; don't follow the tracings of others. Abstract art, a picture of one's own murky future; jumbled, shimmering or clear. It's not here 'til it's here. -------KMA From: SOyer1651@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:15:19 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Extremely Horrified Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu My brother called to wake me with the news...what a horrific tragedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My heart and prayers go out to Michael's daughter, family, and friends. I'm sorry for all the Aussie fans that will not be able to enjoy the whirlwind that was INXS live on the OZ leg of the tour. Not that you'd ever wish this upon anyone, but his death came at such a premature and ill-fated time--the fans in their homeland have truly lost out. This tour showed INXS at their absolute best--never have I seen them perform so in synch with one another--sheer ecstasy for the fans. I feel so bad that all of us in the US, Europe, and Africa were able to reap the benefits of their 20 years together, yet their fans at home will not have that opportunity. As the days unfold and the story behind Michael's death (these are tough words to write) comes out, whatever the cause may have been/reasons behind the apparent suicide, we shall forever remember this man who touched our hearts musically in a positive way. At least he knew the joy his daughter brought to him, this tour was successful, INXS was renowned for the quality of music they made, INXS made it to their 20th anniversary together, and he realized what a positive impact he had on his fans, the world, and music in general. Music has truly lost one of its grand heroes today. It seems almost surreal that just 2 months ago I met the man, spoke with him, and got an autograph (regrets at not asking for a photo now)--he was in a big hurry, but took a couple seconds to talk--a cherished memory for the rest of my life. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with his daughter, family, and friends--keep his warm smile and kindness in your hearts in the years to come as a reminder of all he was to you and the world. Sometimes the devil wins.............................Susan From: Julio Fernandez To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] CPNet web site has Michael Hutchence news Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 14:19:56 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Fellow INXS fans, The College Press Network web site has news and related links. We will keep uploading more info, photos and sounds files as we get them from our members. The URL is http://www.cpnet.com PS. Last time I saw them was in 1994 in Florida. I was with a group of Australian friends from college. I will never forget that night. Julio Fernandez, Producer College Press Network http://www.cpnet.com jufernandez@herald.com - If you have a web page and will like us to link to it, please email me X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 13:29:43 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Since everyone needs to talk to someone right now, I thought I'd list different ways we all have at our finger tips right now. Neil's Chat room: - http://http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html AOL's Chat room: - Private room "The Strangest Party" If you're on ICQ, please send your ID number to the list so others can add you. Mine is 2459195. If you want to be on ICQ, download it free at http://www.mirabilis.com/ If you're on any other program like ICQ, send your ID or whatever to the list so that people with the same program can contact you. Aol's messageboard - Keyword MMC (Is that still right?) INXS Newsgroup - alt.music.inxs And unfortunately, I've lost the URL to the Salon messageboards. If anyone knows it, please post it. I can only urge everyone to reach out right now. I hope no one out there feels like they shouldn't be grieving right now or that it isn't right somehow. We've just lost our Lennon, our JFK, our MLK, but non-fans aren't going to understand that. None of us should have to be alone when there are so many of us out here. Talking in the chat room last night helped tremendously and I just want to encourage everyone to talk to someone. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: "R.WATCHAM" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 21:39:05 +0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ---------- > From: Kozak > To: INXS list > Subject: [INXS] Michael > Date: 22 November 1997 08:11 > > I have heard news reports that it may have been a drug overdose. In a > way that would be easier to take. I keep hoping this is a publicity > stunt or just a really bad dream. But if it's not true, why do I feel > like I've lost a really good friend? > > Sherrianne > > -- > > "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS > From: "Leo" To: "INXS-LIST" Subject: [INXS] Michael Hutchence 1960-1997 Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:01:46 -0300 X-Msmail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I write this email in spanish becouse I think I can't say it in other language. Por que, por que tenia que terminar asi. INXS fue y va a ser para siempre la mejor parte de mi vida. Tengo mucho que agradecerle a Michael, pero a la vez me siento desilucionado por el, lo que mas me asombraba de todo INXS era la personalidad que tenian, la vida personal que habia formado cada uno, por eso los veia tan distintos a todos los otros grupos y quizas por eso me siento desilucionado por Michael, jamas imagine que podria hacer algo asi, igualmente nunca voy a olvidar los momentos felices que me hicieron pasar y estoy seguro que van a seguir haciendonos sentir muchos momentos felices mas. Creo que lo peor de todo es que INXS recien comienza, ahora empezar a verlos en todos lados sabiendo que Michael no esta con nosotros va ser muy distinto y muy doloroso. Mis condolencias para todos los de la lista, a la banda, y a todos los que se sientan dolidos por esto. "I close my eyes to the pain" (INXS) INXS FOREVER... Leo /NXS from Argentina Vara Clius Bochin Ractor LeoINXS@iname.com - leovaro@starnet.net.ar X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:09:16 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: [INXS] ATN Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Addicted to Noise has an article up in their News section. It has some quotes from our own Neil. I'm still so stunned from this. Michael seemed so happy. I'm always so heartbroken when someone's is so despondent that the only way out they see is to end their life. Maybe now Michael has found the peace he was looking for. My sympathies to family and friends. Sue Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:09:31 -0800 From: Malcolm Lawrence Organization: Babel Publishing To: INXS mailing list Subject: [INXS] Death Is Not The End: Love In The Time of Suicide Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu For anyone who may be so frustrated in this time of crisis that they need something to read, I wrote a piece dealing with the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Jerry Garcia that's called Death Is Not The End: Love In The Time of Suicide (Last thoughts on Jerry Garcia and Kurt Cobain). A Meditation in Ten Parts. You can find it on my personal webpage at: http://www.wolfenet.com/~malcolm/death1.htm Kurt Cobain also left a wife and baby daughter behind when he killed himself. Take care all. Love, Malcolm From: Zistee@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:05:10 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Irony Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I like all of you feel like I have lost a very special friend tonite. It is so incredible unbelievable isn't it. I feel like i am in a state of shock or denial or something. None of it makes any sense. I was fortunate enough to see the 1994 Full Moon Dirty Hearts tour in at the San Jose Convention Center when Curt Kobain had just killed himself. Michael commented on what a tragedy it was and what a waste it was. He dedicated "Kill the Pain" to Cobain and it was extremely moving and passionate. Which makes this all the more ironic. During this the elegantly wasted show I was fortunate enough to see three shows at which Michael seemed at the height of his charisma. Santa Barbara and two at the Warfield in SF. He seemed extra wild constantly wandering through the crowd wanting to see everyone. I hope this was not his way of saying goodbye. I wish you all the best and please take good care of yourselves. I can't speak for anyone else but I know Michael will always be a part of me and the gift you gave is going to last forever. Jimi From: ShrLynXs@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:24:51 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] memorial chat Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu hello...this is kris with a k here under lynda's name...i can't say too much about this tragedy..."not enough time" and too much to say, but a bunch of us are going to meet on neil's site to chat tonight at 8pm...hope to see you all thre to pay our respects the only way we can at this time...kris with a k... Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 06:56:47 +1000 X-Sender: kevind@globec.com.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] Michael's death Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu All i can say is "what a tragedy" about Michael's death. WHY,WHY,WHY????? I could not believe when i heard it on the radio for the first time driving home after cricket at 6pm yesterday.I just yelled out WHAT and i was dumb-founded for the rest of the drive home.I guess i am like the rest of you on the list still can't believe it. It has made front page news here in Brisbane in The Sunday Mail,the first 4 pages infact. Triple MMM Brisbane has a tribute to him and INXS at midday today(Sunday). It has been confirmed also that concert promoter Michael Gudinski said that the INXS Australia tour would be cancelled. Michael Hutchence R.I.P at aged 37 Kevin from downunder X-Sender: karent@huron.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:13:29 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Karen Thomson Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello to all the other saddened list members... I too am feeling badly right now & have been for about the last 16 hrs. or so, unfortunately, sleep did not come to me either last night. I thank all the list members I had the chance to chat with in Neil's room last night, it was a great comfort to have you all to talk with. >If you're on ICQ, please send your ID number to the list so This is a fantastic idea & one I forgot to mention during the chat last night... My ICQ number is 430287...anyone with this program, feel free to add me to your contact list & we can chat there as well. Looking forward to others sending their numbers as well... Saddened & shocked, Karen T. X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:22:18 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] memorial chat Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Many of us are already there Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] The tragic death of Michael Hutchence Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:29:38 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just got on the schools computers and am reading all this....I just bought an INXS cd the last night! in fact, a friend of mine was ragging on Hutch, and as I always will, I defended him with all the love in my heart. who would've guessed this had happened?? I'm trying not to cry too hard in public here, but it's just pouring out. I feel numb physically, but my heart just....hurts >Nikol From: CIGMSTR@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:22:07 -0500 (EST) To: Emfarriss@aol.com, Jewelfaris@aol.com, IN2XS@aol.com, Moe2784@aol.com, AlarmFan@aol.com, LadiDi101@aol.com, RTrex123@aol.com, JPU2007@aol.com, INXSBABE@aol.com, Tbobjones@aol.com, Hubcap18@aol.com, ShrLynXs@aol.com, SKEETS1008@aol.com, Demoniaque@aol.com, BrendaSue1@aol.com, MYNNXX@aol.com, RJT4RE@aol.com, Reeves902@aol.com, JPGelp@aol.com, Karen1274@aol.com, Millxs@aol.com, STARRYNGT@aol.com, Marycris@aol.com, Kelland31@aol.com, ArmindaG@aol.com, MrSwing72@aol.com, Snickie3@aol.com cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] To All My INXS Friends Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I won't be able to make tomorrow night's chat, as I am attending a family wedding. I can't say that I'll be in much of a mood to celebrate. I just wanted to reach out to all of you while I have some time and express my numbness about all of this. It still hasn't hit me yet. I'm not a very emotional guy, but I put on "Building Bridges" today, as it was the last track (on the U.S. version) of their last album. To me, the song always rang with emotion, but now it takes on an eeriness that sends chills up my spine. I then put on "She Is Rising", and as Michael's vocals soared at the end, I couldn't help but think: it's over. INXS music has brought a great deal of joy to my life. They were a part of my most important years growing up and still held the same meaning today. Now, instead of feeling elation when hearing one of their songs, I can only feel complete emptiness. So many questions echo through my mind, none of which have answers. I am both thankful to Michael and, at the same time, furious with him. He obviously had some problems, and I'm sure drugs/alcohol played a huge part in them. This tragedy is immeasurable. Tonight, wherever you are, raise a glass and toast the greatest band that ever existed. Now, they are a memory that began 20 years ago and ended today. Here's hoping the memory carries on forever. I for one will always remember where I was November 22, 1997. Basil From: Violatiana@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:43:43 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Goodbye Michael (a poem) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I heard early this morning a good friend from australia called and told me the news CNN has confirmed the report. Martha has flown out to be there I left a message for her. I'm still so in shock I really don't know what to say. When someone you know dies, a piece of you dies along with them. When it's claimed to be suicide you wonder if there were signs, if there could have been something you could have done, to prevent it. I spoke to him a few weeks ago when he was here in NY and he seemed upbeat and happy. I don't know what happened and to be honest I don't know we'll ever know....... unless he's left a note otherwise who can tell what's going on in someone else's head. I had a poem that was given to me when my sister died and I want to share it with you. WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky! Ciao Rosilynn Lawrence From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Reaching out to others Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:51:04 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu mine is 4594000 >-----Original Message----- >From: Karen Thomson >Sent: Saturday, November 22, 1997 4:13 PM >To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others > >Hello to all the other saddened list members... > I too am feeling badly right now & have been for about the last 16 hrs. or >so, unfortunately, sleep did not come to me either last night. I thank all >the list members I had the chance to chat with in Neil's room last night, >it was a great comfort to have you all to talk with. > >>If you're on ICQ, please send your ID number to the list so > >This is a fantastic idea & one I forgot to mention during the chat last >night... >My ICQ number is 430287...anyone with this program, feel free to add me to >your contact list & we can chat there as well. Looking forward to others >sending their numbers as well... > >Saddened & shocked, >Karen T. > Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:38:26 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu 3 days Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:33:47 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu 3 days before i wouldve seen the man live for my first time ill never get the chance X-Sender: pwyatt@dca.net (Unverified) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:38:31 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Patricia Wyatt Subject: [INXS] Correct URL for Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just wanted to pass along the correct address for the chat room http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html Patty X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:39:20 To: INXS-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: [INXS] Re: [TEXTURE] INXS - Michael Hutchence Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This was posted to the Catherine Wheel mailing list by Merck Mercuriadis, the band's manager. Remember, INXS and Catherine Wheel toured together. > >We've had a lot of mail from all of you regarding the passing of Michael >Hutchence. >We would just like to say that he was a gentleman with a lot of dignity who >treated us with a great deal of consideration & kindness. He was indicative >of his band mates and our thoughts are with them . >On a final note he was possibly the only true ROCK STAR (In the Mick Jagger >mould ) of his generation. >Merck > -- Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Listening to right now: INXS - Welcome To Wherever You Are X-Originating-IP: [142.177.28.27] From: "Sarah Drodge" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] HELP! Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:33:13 AST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I was so shocked and devastated by what I heard today. My mother came to pick me up from my friend's house and when I got in the car, she said, "Sarah, i have something to tell you. Don't worry, it's no one in the family, though I'm sure this will affect you just as much, but... Michael Hutchence is dead." I started to cry IMMEDIATLY, and have been able to stop for hours. i was crying so hard that I made myself throw up. My mom had to go get groceries and she was afraid to leave me for fear that I would kill myself. I'm only 13 and I've never lost ANYONE close to me. And even though I never got the chance to meet Michael, I still feel worse than I ever have in my whole life. I just REALLY don't know how to deal with this and i could really use some help. i don't know what I'm going to do. Sarah X-Authentication-Warning: eris.cs.umb.edu: sid owned process doing -bs Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:32:20 -0500 (EST) From: "Sudhamsu D. Rao" To: inxs list Subject: [INXS] INXS - Michael Hutchence (fwd) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This is a message from the manager of Catherine Wheel. I thought you guys might like to see this. ________________________________________________________________________ my homepage address : http://www.cs.umb.edu/~sid Lemme know whacha think. *smile* Have a great day!!! :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:22:06 -0500 (EST) From: MMMERCK@aol.com To: comsat@eisa.net.au, owner-texture-l@teleport.com, texture-l@teleport.com Subject: Re: [TEXTURE] INXS - Michael Hutchence We've had a lot of mail from all of you regarding the passing of Michael Hutchence. We would just like to say that he was a gentleman with a lot of dignity who treated us with a great deal of consideration & kindness. He was indicative of his band mates and our thoughts are with them . On a final note he was possibly the only true ROCK STAR (In the Mick Jagger mould ) of his generation. Merck Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 16:22:24 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Stazya wrote: > > Since everyone needs to talk to someone right now, I thought I'd list > different ways we all have at our finger tips right now. > > Neil's Chat room: > > - http://http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html > > AOL's Chat room: > > - Private room "The Strangest Party" > > If you're on ICQ, please send your ID number to the list so others can add > you. Mine is 2459195. If you want to be on ICQ, download it free at > http://www.mirabilis.com/ > > If you're on any other program like ICQ, send your ID or whatever to the > list so that people with the same program can contact you. > > Aol's messageboard > > - Keyword MMC (Is that still right?) > > INXS Newsgroup > > - alt.music.inxs > > And unfortunately, I've lost the URL to the Salon messageboards. If anyone > knows it, please post it. > > I can only urge everyone to reach out right now. I hope no one out there > feels like they shouldn't be grieving right now or that it isn't right > somehow. We've just lost our Lennon, our JFK, our MLK, but non-fans aren't > going to understand that. None of us should have to be alone when there are > so many of us out here. Talking in the chat room last night helped > tremendously and I just want to encourage everyone to talk to someone. > > Stazya > > http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ > "Love and Peace" > -- Michael Hutchence Stazya I can't seem to access the chat room it keeps saying security lock or something to that effect. can you help me what to do to get in online with you guys,it worked last night,Thanks ESTEE From: SDavis2951@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:01:15 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Tragedy Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Thank you Neil for being here for all of us. It is a comfort having you and you will still be badly needed for us for quite some time. Don't leave us!!!! Hugs, Have a safe trip. S From: SDavis2951@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:05:35 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu In a message dated 97-11-22 10:39:39 EST, you write: > http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html >> why can't I get in here? What am I doing wrong? Help! I need support too. S. Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:51:38 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: trashboy@amauta.rcp.net.pe To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Oscar Garcia Verastegui Subject: [INXS] Something are so ironic Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi: I think I lived one of the most ironic weeks in my life.Last Thursday I was talking with my friend from a concert company here in PEru and he told me that their agent received an offer to make the INXS show in Peru on 98....of course we were so happy about this new.....but the most ironic thing happened yesterday late at night......when I read on my mailbox a mail with the subject SHOCKING NEWS....I read it and I couldnt believe it. As this happening occured late at night on Friday the newspapers neither the local news knew about it.And today at my University I told this matter about Michael and the people dont believe me anything.Since today at midnight a local radio is make a Tribute to Michael's memory airing every hour a 4 song set.....that was the way how some people believed in my words...sad words. Regards, Oscar X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:13:36 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 01:29 PM 11/22/97 -0600, you wrote: >Neil's Chat room: > > - http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html Sorry, for some reason I put an extra "http" on there. The above should work, though you can get to it through Neil's site by clicking on Michael's picture and then using the menu on the front page. Also, I'm putting out a call to everyone. It seems like Neil's server is either down or being crushed because many people are having problems connecting. Plus, the program only allows 20 people at a time I think. The chat program Neil uses is free and it would be wonderful if other INXS page owners could put up one for people who might not be able to get into Neil's. It would only be for a while so you wouldn't have to worry too much about excessive bandwith. The program is simple and you can find it at http://www.parachat.com/ If you do, please tell us so people have somewhere to go. I'll see if I have enough room left to put one up. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:22:38 -0500 X-Sender: paradigm@clo.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Suz Subject: [INXS] MUCHMUSIC... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu MuchMusic has a special on right now, about INXS and Michael's passing. Started at 5:30pm EST, will repeat several times later. They are giving the Kids Help Line 800 number for anyone that would like to talk to someone about all of this. you can reach them at 1-800-668-6868 *Canada only* Will keep you updated on anything else. Seems the Australian police are still not 100% sure it was suicide. Either way, Michael has been lost to us. There will be a tribute fanzine, anyone wishing to express their feelings, is more than welcome to contribute. More details on the fanzine web page shortly. If anyone is feeling suicidal or feels the need to talk, please, please reach out... I myself still don't think I can talk about this yet. Shocking to say the least... my deepest sympathies... Suz Email: Paradigm@clo.com Suz WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/ Fanzine Info WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm WHAT YOU NEED 17 InkPen Lane, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1R 2H2 "All the lies you find, all the truth you see, Rise and Fall, but I know what's mine" "All you ever wanted, will come to you one day. Just when you taste it, you turn and walk away..." X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:23:43 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: Re: [INXS] Goodbye Michael (a poem) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 04:43 PM 11/22/97 -0500, you wrote: >I heard early this morning a good friend from australia called and told me >the news CNN has confirmed the report. Martha has flown out to be there I >left a message for her. I'm still so in shock I really don't know what to >say. When someone you know dies, a piece of you dies along with them. When >it's claimed to be suicide you wonder if there were signs, if there could >have been something you could have done, to prevent it. I spoke to him a few >weeks ago when he was here in NY and he seemed upbeat and happy. I don't >know what happened and to be honest I don't know we'll ever know....... >unless he's left a note otherwise who can tell what's going on in someone >else's head. I had a poem that was given to me when my sister died and I >want to share it with you. > > WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU > >When I must leave you > for a little while, >Please do not grieve > and shed wild tears >And hug your sorrow > through the years, >But start out bravely > with a gallant smile; >And for my sake > and in my name >Live on and do > all things the same, >Feed not your loneliness > on empty days, >But fill each waking hour > in useful ways, >Reach out your hand > in comfort and in cheer >And I in turn will comfort you > and hold you near; >And never, never > be afraid to die, >For I am waiting > for you in the sky! > > That is so beatiful, thankyou. I needed that > >Ciao >Rosilynn Lawrence > X-Sender: louth@direct.ca (Unverified) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:28:36 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Dana Louth Subject: [INXS] Re: Michaels tradgedy Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello to everyone on the list, Hope everyone is doing well, I have been maintaining a low profile the last few months just trying to get everything in order anyway I am as shocked as everyone else but I think that everyone should try to understand although we are all not happy about it there are obviously more reasons then probably the closest people around him know as to why he did this ( if it's suicide ).It should be noted that nothing can hurt or bother him anymore, in other words misery and pain will no longer touch him. I'm not saying it's right or wrong to commit suicide, but I am definetly not mad at him in any way, a person does things for themself before anyone else and I believe life to be that way. We didn't live in his shoes so we really have no idea what gave him the strength to follow through. Try to remember he is safe now and all of us fans have 20 years of wonderful memories, I'm sure or hopefully thats the way he wants himself to be remembered. I don't think his intentions were meant to hurt anyone. Sending my condolenses to everyone who knew of MH, who loved him cherished and respected who he was. Also to family,friends and fans. MH you will always be remembered and thought about in a positive aspect. Truly DL X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:36:27 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu words can't describe the pain, the sadness. some silken moment, goes on forever..... (wrote with tears welling in my 21 year old eyes) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:33:40 -0600 From: Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu, sarahdrodge@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [INXS] HELP! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This is for Sarah and anyone else who needs help dealing with this. You can call Kid's Help Phone, watch Muchmusic to find out the number or call anyone. Don't deal with this alone, please. Suicide is a terrible thing and you don't have to go through this alone. We are all on Neil's Chat Room. Come and talk to us or email me privately if you want. I'm here for you, you are not alone, Sarah, we won't let you be. Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:51:14 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 06:05 PM 11/22/97 -0500, you wrote: >In a message dated 97-11-22 10:39:39 EST, you write: > >> http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html I really messed up with that first message didn't I? This is the wrong address, but the right one has been posted already so I wont post it again. You can also get to the chat room from Neil's site - click on Michael's picture to get to the front page and menu. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:33:35 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] I love you MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I can't get into the chat room, keeps telling me the server's down, or connection timed out, or something. reading through 106 e-mails this morning, the tears came back to me. My deepest sympathies to Michaels parents, Paula and her children, the band, and all the inxsaries out there who make this a hell of a lot easier to cope with. I love you all. I understand the band are to sad to talk to the media now, but will talk soon. On hey hey its saturday last night,, Molly said he cannot relate how he is feeling now, and looked absolutely devastated. sorry, I'm rambling, but i ccan't get onto the chatline and I have to talk. Just a Man is in my CD player, and it's been sitting there for 16 hours. I havne't played it yet, I can't. Can anyone elso from AUS get into the chatline, I so much want to talk to someone. My thesis is due in four days. I have already thanked INXS n my acknowledgments section for helping me not ' lose my head' during the stress period of my thesis (which is right now). I'll be dedicating my research thesis in memory of the man I loved only second to my own father, Michael Hutchence. thanks fro listening/reading Tony Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:58:33 -0500 X-Sender: paradigm@clo.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Suz Subject: [INXS] MMusic... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There is a tribute on MuchMusic at 8pm or 8:30pm EST. They have been doing small ones all day. Suz Email: Paradigm@clo.com Suz WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/ Fanzine Info WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm WHAT YOU NEED 17 InkPen Lane, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1R 2H2 "All the lies you find, all the truth you see, Rise and Fall, but I know what's mine" "All you ever wanted, will come to you one day. Just when you taste it, you turn and walk away..." X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:55:13 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] Second Chat room available Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The limit on the chat room is 25. Also, I can't even get onto Neil's site right now. All the mourners are making their way there and rightfully so. To accomodate everyone, (and make up for my contribution to the confusion) there's a chat room on my web site now http://web.wt.net/~stazya/chat.html (I've double checked this address so it's right;) Please try to get into Neil's site first. If you cannot, try mine and as other's become available - post them here and we'll link them all together on each page. If no one's in a room, just wait. I'm sure more will join you. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence X-Sender: ez075825@peseta.ucdavis.edu Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 15:53:21 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mike Chen Subject: Re: [INXS] HELP! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well, Sarah, I don't know what to tell you. I never lost anyone that close to me either and I'm torn between feeling really bad but also a bit relieved that as much as this affects us, it's not someone truly close to me. Don't do anything rash, cry and let out your emotions. I listened to Searching and I'm just a man over and over, went to the chat room and even though nothing was really said, it was comforting knowing that people understood how I felt. The best part about it was that it was a place where you could talk about it and no one says "oh, just another dead rock star." I'm not quite sure what else to tell you, just don't do anything irrational and don't bottle up any hurt or anger. X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:00:05 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu me too! I can't get in. perhaps it's to busy. I don't know what to do with those people's pass words for the other room (thanks you by the way) How do I chat, I only know how to e-mail At 06:05 PM 11/22/97 -0500, you wrote: >In a message dated 97-11-22 10:39:39 EST, you write: > >> http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html >>> > >why can't I get in here? What am I doing wrong? Help! I need support too. > S. X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:53:45 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: Re: [INXS] HELP! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu A chat to me, I can't get into neils site, it's too busy or something, I need someone too! t 06:33 PM 11/22/97 AST, you wrote: > I was so shocked and devastated by what I heard today. My mother came >to pick me up from my friend's house and when I got in the car, she >said, "Sarah, i have something to tell you. Don't worry, it's no one in >the family, though I'm sure this will affect you just as much, but... >Michael Hutchence is dead." I started to cry IMMEDIATLY, and have been >able to stop for hours. i was crying so hard that I made myself throw >up. My mom had to go get groceries and she was afraid to leave me for >fear that I would kill myself. I'm only 13 and I've never lost ANYONE >close to me. And even though I never got the chance to meet Michael, I >still feel worse than I ever have in my whole life. I just REALLY don't >know how to deal with this and i could really use some help. i don't >know what I'm going to do. > Sarah > Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:13:50 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Re: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Kane Elferink wrote: > > 3 days before i wouldve seen the man live for my first time > ill never get the chance > Kane i really feel sorry for you on that note,I don't know how I would react but I wish things were different and that this was just a night mare. your friend ESTEE From: INXSBABE@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:19:39 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Loss of MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu My store manager is in FL. She called me this morning and asked me if I was feeling ok. I ask her what she was talking about and she said that MH took his life. I though she was bullshitting but she said that she saw it on CNN and they aren't ones to spread rumors. I am quite shocked. I am so glad that I got to see them five times in my life. I feel sorry for Tiger especially. I know what it feels like to lose a parent. She'll have to grow up without her biological father. Karen Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:17:10 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Re: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Kane Elferink wrote: > > 3 days before i wouldve seen the man live for my first time > ill never get the chance > Kane like Sherrianne says now when you talk to him he'll hear you! I know that your still at a loss but it helps. "SHINE LIKE IT DOES INTO EVERY HEART" your friend Estee! again From: INXSBABE@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:24:00 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] INXS on VH-1 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey gang: The Vh-1 INXS/Verve Pipe thing is on now. Karen Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 20:45:10 -0400 (AST) From: The Jaybird! To: INXS newsgroup Subject: [INXS] new page Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu My new web site is as follows: http://www.ukings.ns.ca/watch/watchonline/jay/inxs.html My thoughts are with everyone going through this tragedy in every way imaginable. Trying to cope J Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:55:31 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Love Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey all! You see how LOVE is you don't have to know a soul personally to love it,but you need to know one some what personally to enter Hate. What a wonderful thing. Love crosses miles of space and time! Thanks to all of you for caring and loving each other,through this tradgedy we can see and feel Love,that is what Mike was all about through his beauty and his music,I will never,never forget him! your friend ESTEE! X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:23:13 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] tribute request Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu For anyone who wants a copy I'll be taping the Tiple M (brisbane) tribute to MH .Apparently they say they will acknowledge him in song and words. I just wish I could listen to it and talk to you guys at the same time. I don't want to go home and listen to it alone (I'm at uni 10 min's walk away from home). If anyone at all feels like talking my phone number is (07) 33710296, queensland australia I;ll be home at 12.00 (1 in sydney and melbourne) to listen to the radio. I'll come bak and chat after it's over. Also I have requested Just a Man, and asked the radio to dedicate this to all the inxs e-mail list people from around the globe who are mourning such a tragic loss. Hopefully they will play it. Man, my heart is hurting. Triple J has also been playing lots of INXS. I taped JKW played live for tiple J in 1980 - sounds great. Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:56:55 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] MMusic... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Suz wrote: > > There is a tribute on MuchMusic at 8pm or 8:30pm EST. They have been doing > small ones all day. Suz > > Email: Paradigm@clo.com > Suz WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/ > Fanzine Info WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm > WHAT YOU NEED 17 InkPen Lane, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1R 2H2 > "All the lies you find, all the truth you see, > Rise and Fall, but I know what's mine" > "All you ever wanted, will come to you one day. > Just when you taste it, you turn and walk away..." > what channel is this on can we get here in Louisiana? X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:48:58 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ]sorry about all this, but I have to talk, I'm just typing because i can;t stop TV in aust showed some footage of INXS practising 24 hours ago on the 21st of NOC. Michael said 'lets play that (ISAM) again and stuff it up,, cos' it sounds too good' A reporter also aked michael when he arrived in Aust last wednsesday ' are their any suprises in store?' Michaelk replied (something like) 'are there ever not' Maybe he knew then, ot maybe I still can't belive it. Geez I wish I eas on a chat line. Neils is too full for me to get onto and I don't know how to use any other chat rooms. someone please tell me how. I am allright, but so alone. I want to chat with you, it's times ;iek these you people are the only ones who understand. X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:53:45 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just found out the uni computers are java enabled - so how can I chat? is there other places At 06:43 PM 11/22/97 -0600, you wrote: >At 04:22 PM 11/22/97 -0600, you wrote: > >>Stazya I can't seem to access the chat room it keeps saying security >>lock or something to that effect. >>can you help me what to do to get in online with you guys,it worked last >>night,Thanks ESTEE > >Estee & tony, > >the room is probably full. There is a second room set up at > >http://web.wt.net/~stazya/chat.html > >No one is in there right now, but just wait. I'm sure more will show up. > >Please let people know as they comment to the list. I'm going out for a few >hours and would hate to leave people hanging. > > >Stazya > >http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ >"Love and Peace" > -- Michael Hutchence > Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:28:34 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] New Chat room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I had lots of room, for all of you, if you can't get on Neil's page go to: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/smalltown.html Hope it works and now we can do more people. Thanks Staz for the idea. Make sure you go to the bottom of the page. The room is right there, I just did it quick. Peace, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 18:39:43 -0600 From: Mystify To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Neils Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Where is everybody? I was just in Neils chat room and no one was there. My brother is taking me out to a movie tonight, to try and get my mind off this for awhile, but will try to join the chat room later. Hope a few of you will be there. Love and Peace, Amy Lynne Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:44:19 -0800 From: Linda Organization: Keanu International To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Loss of Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi to everyone Where to begin? I don't know. I have found great comfort reading so many of the wonderful messages posted to this list over the last few hours. I know that Michael would really be touched at what so many of you have written. I have not been actively 'into' INXS over the last few years, not to say I have loved them any less, just that as you get older, 'real life' tends to take precedence and gets in the way. I guess I have been lucky to live in Sydney. I have met the band, and Michael many many times over, have seen them play countless times. Became friends with Michael insofar as a 'fan' can, hung out backstage and while they were recording albums, even visited Michael one Christmas Eve at home - he was just the most giving, most wonderful, most generous person. Really down to earth and a joy to be with. When I heard the news on the radio yesterday afternoon around 3pm, I just burst into tears. This news just rips my heart out. I cannot even begin to fathom what it must be like for the rest of the band, for his family, for Paula Yates. Reading that many of you are angry over what Michael did, that it was a selfish thing for him to do - all I can say is that Michael Hutchence was one of the most generous people I have ever met. He would never deliberatley hurt anyone. I will remember him with love. Linda From: ShrLynXs@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 20:47:38 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] tip for those who want to chat... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu this is what you need to do to get into neil's site to chat....at the bottom of his page, hit the "frames" button and when the screen changes, go to the chat...kris Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:26:13 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Again, my chat room is available at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/smalltown.html Sherrianne "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 20:27:39 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: trashboy@amauta.rcp.net.pe To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Oscar Garcia Verastegui Subject: [INXS] On MTV Latino Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi: On MTV Latino was aired during the whole day programmation those lines under the screen with the message.....Michael Hutchence singer from australian band INXS was found dead at a hotel in Sydney,Australia.He was found hanged on a belt.But other sources said it was an overdose. Regards, Oscar From: "Angela (indi)" To: "*INXS mail list" Subject: [INXS] Tragedy Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 21:15:20 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am new to this list, so first off Hi. Secondly, UNbelievable...that is all I can say about the tragic news of Michael Hutchence. I caught their show in Atlanta,GA at Chastain Park, just a few short months ago. I was looking forward to the new tour... Does anyone have any info on Michael's state of mind prior to his death? I never heard any reports of depression, nothing that would have hinted to a tragedy of this magnitude. Jaybird - I loved your tribute site. Angela (indi) Jessica@akorn.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 21:11:20 -0400 (AST) From: The Jaybird! To: INXS newsgroup Subject: [INXS] page Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I think my message got screwed up last time... My new web page is at http://www.ukings.ns.ca/watch/watchonline/jay/inxs.html I've included a poem too... Loss There it goes As fast as heaven's breath As quiet as heaven's whisper There it goes Make your life Take your life So there it goes A simple pleasure dies A meaningless hope falls So there it goes Rape your life Shape your life And there it goes My dreams evaporate My soul dissipates And there it goes X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:12:17 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There's no passwords on the chat rooms - just enter your name and hit connect -- you do have to have a java capable browser. At 10:00 AM 11/23/97 +1000, you wrote: > > >me too! I can't get in. perhaps it's to busy. I don't know what to do with >those people's pass words for the other room (thanks you by the way) How >do I chat, I only know how to e-mail > >At 06:05 PM 11/22/97 -0500, you wrote: >>In a message dated 97-11-22 10:39:39 EST, you write: >> >>> http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html >>>> >> >>why can't I get in here? What am I doing wrong? Help! I need support too. >> S. From: Stewch@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 21:21:49 -0500 (EST) To: stazya@wt.net cc: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] memorial chat Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Please, could someone tell me how to get to a chat site. I've realy had enough of people talking to me on AOL and taking the piss. Stewart Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:24:51 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: James Hutchins Subject: [INXS] Re: Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello everyone.. Remember me? I thought I would sign back on the list for a time for obvious reasons. I'm sad and angry at the same time... I'm not sure, but I think I'm reserving my breakdown untill I hear more out of the Aussie police. I'm kinda in shock right now. I never thought my favorite band and music would end this way.. Anyways.. I have more thoughts on my "Welcome to INXS" page if anyone wants to stop by. I finally updated it (yup, really). Everyone, take care. James Hutchins Welcome to INXS http://www.netwiz.net/~jhutch/inxs/inxs.html From: SDavis2951@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 21:32:40 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu In a message dated 97-11-22 19:26:48 EST, you write: >er again. It's impossible to replace Michael. I hope they >don't. I hope they continue to play, get a new singer, but don't touch the >INXS material. That's sacred. That's Michael's. It's over. I never thought >it would happen. I truly hope you are at peace now Michael Hutchence, you >will be truly missed. I cannot believe it. The end of INXS. It wasn't >supposed to happen like this. > > > You struck a nerve... I didn't think I would cry but you summed it up so perfectly. I guess we all hurt in our own ways, but you sure expressed mine perfectly. Thanks. I needed to cry...... Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:18:42 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: James Hutchins Subject: Re: [INXS] HELP! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sarah.... I know I don't know you or you me, but please know that "time" is the healer. Please just listen to some INXS songs and REALLY listen to them and feel good from them. That's what I am doing.. Take care > I was so shocked and devastated by what I heard today. My mother came >to pick me up from my friend's house and when I got in the car, she >said, "Sarah, i have something to tell you. Don't worry, it's no one in >the family, though I'm sure this will affect you just as much, but... >Michael Hutchence is dead." I started to cry IMMEDIATLY, and have been >able to stop for hours. i was crying so hard that I made myself throw >up. My mom had to go get groceries and she was afraid to leave me for >fear that I would kill myself. I'm only 13 and I've never lost ANYONE >close to me. And even though I never got the chance to meet Michael, I >still feel worse than I ever have in my whole life. I just REALLY don't >know how to deal with this and i could really use some help. i don't >know what I'm going to do. > Sarah > Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:16:37 -0600 From: ESTEE To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] HELP! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Tony G. Charles wrote: > > A > > chat to me, I can't get into neils site, it's too busy or something, I need > someone too! > > t 06:33 PM 11/22/97 AST, you wrote: > > I was so shocked and devastated by what I heard today. My mother came > >to pick me up from my friend's house and when I got in the car, she > >said, "Sarah, i have something to tell you. Don't worry, it's no one in > >the family, though I'm sure this will affect you just as much, but... > >Michael Hutchence is dead." I started to cry IMMEDIATLY, and have been > >able to stop for hours. i was crying so hard that I made myself throw > >up. My mom had to go get groceries and she was afraid to leave me for > >fear that I would kill myself. I'm only 13 and I've never lost ANYONE > >close to me. And even though I never got the chance to meet Michael, I > >still feel worse than I ever have in my whole life. I just REALLY don't > >know how to deal with this and i could really use some help. i don't > >know what I'm going to do. > > Sarah > > Sarah key in www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.hmtl press enter when you load is complete type in your nickname then press connect at the lower part > > From: Magentahue@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 21:41:30 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Kelland Hutchence Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am extremly shocked right now I cant believe this, I just found out and still dont want to believe it I wont let it hit me yet but when it does may God be beside me, He was very much loved I hope now he knows that beloved friend rest your eyes now, I am to leave to Australia in 2 days and was to see them play in Melbourne I send my prayers and love to his family and friends, still in shock Lynda S. X-Authentication-Warning: great-gray.owlnet.rice.edu: ria owned process doing -bs Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 20:51:56 -0600 (CST) From: Maria Papageorgiou To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] tribute request Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu dear everyone, i still can't believe what happened i live in the united states, where i was born and raised, but have always been a huge INXS fan for as long as i can remember but unfortunately, i've never seen them in concert i live in houston, texas, now, and they had a tentative date set to come here in october, but it was cancelled i was so upset when i found out last night (my time) that i could hardly sleep i'm sure you all know exactly how i feel he will be greatly missed ria. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:40:52 -1751 From: Bruno Andrighetto To: INXS List Subject: [INXS] Michael Hutchence, RIP Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Reading all your messages is helping me come to grips with the tragic loss of a man who I can honestly say has changed my life. Ten years ago I had only a passing interest in music, but I did listen to the radio. INXS's music and lyrics somehow stood out from the rest. The rare combination of humour, intelligence, soul and positive attitude changed my view of music. I was at a low point in my life and INXS provided me with the inpiration to get through it. My deepest sympathy to Michael's family, Paula, Tiger, the band and all my friends on the List. Special thanks to Neil for providing a focal point for our grief. For those living in Adelaide, today's Sunday Mail features Michael on the front cover. Inside there are some articles about his life. Also, there's a full-page interview from last month. It is a very revealing interview, in which Michael discusses the way the media has made his life unbearable. I hope to type up the interview and post it soon. Maybe it will help us understand the pain he was going through. Also, tonight at 9.30pm Triple M Adelaide will dedicate a two hour program to Michael. Bruno A. X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 14:10:52 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: Re: [INXS] Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have found your page, but how do I get into the chat room, I went to the bottom of the page but couldn't find anything At 07:26 PM 11/22/97 -0600, you wrote: >Again, my chat room is available at >http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/smalltown.html > >Sherrianne > >"I am searching, I am not alone" INXS > From: INXSBABE@aol.com Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:35:00 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] INXS on vh-1 at midnight Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just heard on Vh-1 that they will be showing INXS' hrl performance at midnight est. I don't know if they are showing the whole concert or if they are splitting it with verve pipe. Very Saddened Karen Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 22:29:10 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Make sure you put in the address and go right to the bottom of the page. If that doesn't work, press reload. I don't know what else to tell you, it's the same as Neil's page. email if you still have problems -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Second Chat room available Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:38:42 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have tried to access both Neils and your chat room and the error I get is TCP connection failed, I looked at the FAQ's for parachat and nothing really there. ---------- From: Stazya[SMTP:stazya@wt.net] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 1997 6:55 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Second Chat room available The limit on the chat room is 25. Also, I can't even get onto Neil's site right now. All the mourners are making their way there and rightfully so. To accomodate everyone, (and make up for my contribution to the confusion) there's a chat room on my web site now http://web.wt.net/~stazya/chat.html (I've double checked this address so it's right;) Please try to get into Neil's site first. If you cannot, try mine and as other's become available - post them here and we'll link them all together on each page. If no one's in a room, just wait. I'm sure more will join you. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:22:36 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] WARNING Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey everyone. For those of you who may be been in Neil's room later tonight, there was a real asshole in there. He was waiting for people to log off and then logging on using their name. He did this to me and insulted someone, while I had to log on with the incorrect spelling of my name. So if anyone was in there and saw someone else acting out of character, it probably wasn't them. Neil, maybe we should consider a password for a while, so we can grieve in peace. This guy was downright sick in the head. So beware of others feeding off our grief. I still haven't posted my feelings about this, but I will soon. I'm just really glad we have each other and the internet to get through this. And for those having trouble with the chats, feel free to email me or probably anyone else on the list privately. We are all going through this together and I know we can help one another. peace and good night, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 15:44:23 -1750 From: Bruno Andrighetto To: INXS List Subject: [INXS] MH Interview Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This is a rather lengthy interview, but I wanted to share it with all of you. Bruno A. >From Adelaide's Sunday Mail: 'I'm the luckiest man alive' Sunday Mail reporter Sharon Krum interviewed Michael Hutchence in New York last month and found him polite, articulate, disarmingly honest and a true gentleman in every sense of the word. So, you walk into a bar in downtown Manhattan, one of these very trendy, very cool, very now kind of places, expecting to meet Michael Hutchence for lunch. And you think, actually you are convinced you already know, what he will say, how he will act, probably even what he will order. See, 20 years on INXS' funky-white-boy music, 20 years of Hutchence and his raw sexuality prowling the stage and snarling at the video camera have been ceaselessly unspooling in your mind all morning. By the appointed hour, the idea that a 37-year-old rock icon with attitude to burn awaits is all but cast in wet cement. But that Michael Hutchence doesn't show. It's not that he has disappeared, for he will reappear later that evening in front of thousands of rapturous fans, who will rush the stage just to get a piece of him. But now, sitting quietly in the corner, clad in a simple purple T-shirt and blue skintight pants, smoking Malboro Lights and fuelling up on a toasted cheese and tomato sandwich, Hutchence makes a mockery of every "bad boy" headline ever printed. Really. Before the first bite, he will start ruminating on the cult of celebrity, the right to privacy, the death of Princess Diana, 20 years of INXS, the joy of fatherhood and his love for Paula Yates, and will not stop until the plates are cleared. And boy, does he have something to say. "HEY NEW YORK, HOW YA DOING?" Hutchence glides on stage at the Beacon Theatre in New York eight hours later, looking very, very, British in a three-piece suit which he will peel off in a slow striptease over the course of the evening. With each layer, with each song, the fans, an equal split of men and women, average age 27, will become more pumped up, more hyper. Guys will start playing air guitar, girls will go hoarse yelling "Michael! Michael!", while the distinctive smell of marijuana wafts through the air. Clearly in his element, he lunges and prowls and smiles wickedly every other minute. It's classic Hutchence. His body language is so sexual they can probably feel the heat in Delaware. There is no trace of the mature, soft-spoken Michael of hours ago, except for one moment, when the lights dim and he disappears off stage to return clutching his daughter Tiger Lily. The crowd goes berserk, and Hutchence beams. But the angelic Tiger, now 13 months, looks dazzled, and is quickly handed to Paula, standing in the wings. He sits atop a stool, quietens the throng, then dedicates a new song, "Searching" to Yates, explaining: "We have all been through a lot of sh.. and we are good people, and I love her very much". His fans seem momentarily taken aback by their rock god's senti- mental valentine. But then they decide that if the pre-eminently cool Michael Hutchence can declare his love like that, it's fine by them. Their applause and cheers are deafening. Even though Yates doesn't appear for lunch (she is upstairs with Tiger), her presence, just like at the concert later that night, is clearly felt. Hutchence was always a magnet for the press, with that I'm-so-cool-I'm-hot self-confidence, the good looks, the supermodel girlfriend, the rock-star lifestyle. It was an irresistable package. But things shifted into overdrive when he left model Helena Christensen for TV hostess Yates, who in turn left Boomtown Rat Bob Geldof for Hutchence. Yates' accompanying divorce was acrimonious to say the least, and the ensuing drama played out in skyscraper-sized headlines. Paparazzi followed Yates and Hutchence everywhere. and still do. They set up camp across the street from the couple's London home, firing microphones attached to darts into the bricks of their front wall. They have, says Hutchence, purposely tripped up Yates' daughters, then photographed them crying to the accompanying head- line "Life with Paula". Yates was crucified for leaving Geldof, and, as her new love, Hutchence was also tossed on to the bonfire. "It was worse for Paula than me, and it hasn't stopped," he says. (Nor has a nanny quitting after announcing she allegedly found drugs in their London home helped keep the couple out of the media headlights). "I think the equation is very simple and sad," he explains when asked why he thinks they were singled out for a media ambush. "The press, especially in England, makes a construct of a human, and then they either do two things with that person. They make them beyond human, or they dehumanise them. Bob was taken beyond human to sainthood, and if you left him, that leaves one choice. You are bad, you are wrong, it's as simple as that." Hutchence lowers his voice and his eyes dart nervously around the bar. "The situation is quite opposite, if you only knew," he says, suggesting the full story about the Yates/Geldof breakup is yet to be told. "It's all lies. People don't know the truth, and I can't talk about it now." Remarkedly, he does not seem angry, only hurt by the chracter assassination. How does he keep sane? "I am barely doing it," he says. "You see the destruction of the person you love in front of your eyes, the attempted destruction, and to fight it is to be violated all over again. The question I have, is where are the human beings in all this?" "The stuff that has happened to us, it could make you lose your faith in human nature." With Yates, he professes, he has never been happier. He looks it too. Despite the attendant drama, his life, ironically, is in balance with her around. "She is a mother of four, a really good mother, like the best mother you have ever seen, she's extraordinary," he says proudly. "I'm the luckiest man alive." But then Hutchence backtracks. He's not flushed. He wants to talk more about society and celebrity worship. Princess Diana's death, he said, forced everyone to sit up and ask some hard questions, ones he's been grappling with since hos own life imploded. When does the torture stop? Why does it even have to start? "See its against the law to destroy Jews, blacks, people for religious causes," he continues. "The law and Parliament have stopped discrimination like that. All we have left is celebrity, and every society has to kick a dog, it's a fact. Someone to raise and someone to burn. It's human nature. Celebrities are the last bastion, and it's not against the law. Hutchence, who is friends with the distinguished human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson, agrees with Robertson's theory thaty at its core, a public figure's right to provacy is a human rights issue. Celebrities, he says, do not enter into a contract with the public that entitles them to share in, pass judgment on and castigate their private lives. "They say you asked for it. That's bullsh... I am not a cynical mainpulator of the media, I never have been. I think there should be limits. The average Joe Blow is living vicariously through MTV and Planet Hollywood and what does it say about us? "It says we don't trust each other anymore, we have lost faith with each other. Do we not care about people on the street, only about images that can be constructed for us?" "People have forgotten that celebrities are human beings. "This is why the Princess Diana episode has made everybody take a breath. I remember once she pulled up in the car and pulled Paula in and said: 'Between you and me, I'm so happy when you're on the cover, it gives me a day off'." The Princess' death, says Hutchence, "knocked us for six." He knew both Diana and Dodi, and was shattered. "This has to be a wakeup call for people," he says emphatically. "Your appetite for celebrity has led to this. Your vicarious pleasure for 25p has cost the life of magic." Hutchence takes a long drag on his cigarette and orders iced tea. He's revved up now. He doesn't want people to think he's ungrateful. He acknowledges he lives a charmed life. There are worse things than being a lead singer of a band that has sold 20 million albums, and he appreciates success. It's the vicious- ness and intrusions he never bargained on. "I would hate for people to say 'Oh, stop whingeing'. I am not whingeing, but I consider myself to a point a creative artist, and people like us aren't built for this stuff. "Madonna is built for it, even though she has gone through hell. Overall she has been the winner because her art is media, and power to her. But overall, we don't have such thick skins, and the irony is you are trying to write your song or make your film and your life is vulgarised and bastardised." Given what Hutchence has been through, it's remarkable he appears so calm. He credits Yates and becoming a father to her brood and his own child with keeping him sane. He's older, he's matured, he has reprioritised. The rage and shock he feels seems to have been channelled into the songs on Elegantly Wasted, which are more introspective (I'm Just A Man) and questioning (Searching) than in the past. While the album has been compared to INXS' early music, partic- ularly Kick (1987) Hutchence says the new offering is more experimental and personal. I has garnered great reviews in the US, and after the middling sales of 1992's Welcome To Wherever You Are and 1993's Full Moon Dirty Hearts, it seems to signal the band, (now under new management and a new record label, Mercury) and Hutchence, who in the last two years pursued solo projects with the London Symphony Orchestra and Talking Heads, are back with a vengeance. "There are certain songs, well I wouldn't be pretentious as to say they are important, but I think rock and roll can be kind of stupid, and I think it should be like that sometimes, but at the same time on this record I really wanted to have some clear narrative and not be that obscure," he says. INXS ahs been together 20 years, a milestone planned to be celebrated by a concert in Australia in November. They have come a long way since the days they had to explain to people that INXS was pronounced In Excess. "It's a precious thing and I mean that in a good sense," says Hutchence, of their anniversary. "It is hard to find people you can work with. We have all worked solo and realise how good you do have it when you have a connection to people." Though he prompted comparisons to Jim Morrison and the young Mick Jagger, Hutchence dismissed them then, and does now. "I am what I am," he says of the Hutchence stage persona. "It's not as if I sat around with choreographers and stylists and said, 'okay let's make me this way'." From: LadiDi101@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 00:38:28 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Loss of MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am still in a state of shock over Micheal's death.... I still cannot believe this has happened. My thoughts and sympathies go to his family, Paula, Tiger, Tim, Jon, Kirk, Garry, & Andrew and to all of the fans he will be missed !!!!!! I just don't understand why this happened, why he couldn't reach out to someone. He was one of a kind. INXS's music has brought a great deal of joy to my life. I have been with them since the beginning and was fortunate to see them live many times since 1984 and I also was fortunate to meet them this tour and I have one final image of the late and great Micheal that I will cherish forever. That's how I want to remember him. He was a wonderful person who loved his fans and his band mates. And he was the most incredible singer who has touched a lot of lives, including mine. His music will live on through their albums and videos and all the great memories from 1983 to the present...... We will miss you.... rest in peace Micheal Kelland Hutchence 1960 - 1997 Love & Peace, DIANE From: Bernard Tey To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] unreal Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:32:18 +-800 Encoding: 25 TEXT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I caught the news at 7pm last evening (blurting out "What the F***!) and woke up this morning hoping that it was all a dream. But... I remember flipping through magazines when I was younger and wondering who were these chaps all in leather and called 'inks'. I wondered why they swept so many music awards that year. I remember how my first CD ever was an INXS single. I remember how Singapore was missed out for the "X Factor" tour. I remember the anticipation for an INXS concert here after getting "Live Baby Live". I remember how INXS got me into U2. I remember getting front row seats for their only concert here for the "Dirty Honeymoon" tour. I remember Michael's charisma. ("No, this is a fake Versace!") I remember the happiness of finding so many like-minded 'inxsaries' on the list. In a year of (too many) prominent passings, we'll need time to come to terms but the memories will live on. Thank you for the support. Bernard PS : I can't help but find so many lyrics in the songs that make you do a double take. [the nature of your tragedy is chained around your neck] sigh. :-( From: "Ben Webb" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Hutchence 1960-1997 Date: Sat, 6 Jan 1990 02:39:11 +1000 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Tim Farris was on a AM radio staition last night really sticking it to the media and the Papparazzi. he said things like: "It really sucks the way they treated him" and "There was a lot of bullshit written about him" and "Good on him for punching out photographers, more people should do the same." Basically the angle he took was that Michael was generally happy however the media kept on his back and that may have contributed to his death. Well the media are doing well this year aren't they? Matthew Marsland (or others) do you think that a tribute show may be on the cards? Ben. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 16:00:08 +1000 X-Sender: kevind@globec.com.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] Triple MMM special Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Here is the Triple MMM special tribute to Michael Hutchence that was played on Sunday in Brisbane: Firstly they spoke of his death then contined to go through INXS's 20 year history from 1977 to the current album Eleganly Wasted.They even had Molly Meldrum chat about the rise of Australia's best rock band.Here is the music they played during the two hour special. Just Keep Walking Stay Young Don't change One Thing Black and White Original Sin Dancing On The Jetty The Swing Love Is (What I Say) Good Times Never Tear Us Apart Need You Tonight Mistify Kick By My Side Bitter Tears Baby Don't Cry Heaven Scent Beautiful Girl Born To Be Wild Strangest Party Elegantly Wasted Micael Hutchence Rest In Peace (We all loved you) Kevin from downunder Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 16:45:08 -1750 From: Bruno Andrighetto To: INXS List Subject: [INXS] "Death of a Superstar" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Adelaide's SAFM is currently playing a tribute to Michael. I'm still in shock, perhaps even in denial, but when I hear some of those songs on the radio, the tears start to well up. At least we'll have the songs to remember him by. Melbourne's Sunday Age has a series of articles/interviews online: http://www.theage.com.au/special/hutchence/index.htm Front cover of Adelaide's Sunday Mail: Michael Hutchence, 1960-1997 Death of a Superstar SYDNEY: Australian international rock icon Michael Hutchence, 37, has been found dead in a plush hotel room, hanging by a leather belt. Around noon yesterday, a hotel employee discovered the superstar's body on the fifth floor of his suite at the Ritz-Carlton in Double Bay. He was alone. Police removed a belt tied to a door. They said there were no suspicious circimstances to the death, and no illegal drugs were found in his room. Lead singer of the band INXS, Hutchence was on the brink of the group's 20th anniversary tour. The star was last seen dining with his parents at an Indian restaurant an Friday night. His companion, the contro- versial Paula Yates, and the couple's child, Heavenly, were at their family home in London. The world rock industry is shocked by Hutchence's death. After securing the hotel room and calling in crime investigators, police refused to immediately identify the star. A police fingerprints expert arrived at the hotel shortly after 3.30pm and within half an hour Hutchence's body was driven away to the Glebe morgue. A post mortem examination will be carried out tomorrow. Police said the deceased's identity would be released formally by the State coroner at an inquest. Hutchence's relatives and British girlfriend Paula Yates, mother of his child Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, were notified. It was understood Hutchence had been staying alone at the hotel. The singer had been due to meet other INXS members yesterday for a rehearsal. Reports of the death caused a media frenzy outside the plush hotel. Fans were shocked when told by reporters of the rock star's death and local radio stations began playing INXS' most popular hits as a tribute throughout the afternoon. The band's tour was to be the first time they had played in Australia for three years. Music industry friends and colleagues were stunned. Rock guru Molly Meldrum said: "I saw Michael and Paula with their baby daughter in Los Angeles around about eight weeks ago and I've never seen Michael more peaceful and happier in his life." X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Second Chat room available Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 01:02:49 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well according to the parachat q and a area (FAQ's) if you are behind a firewall or on a proxie server you wont be abel to access a chat room...so, that may be some peoples probllems...it's one (of many) of mine...good luck ---------- From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com[SMTP:Diane.Dickman@sabre.com] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 1997 11:38 PM To: 'inxs-list@iastate.edu' Subject: RE: [INXS] Second Chat room available I have tried to access both Neils and your chat room and the error I get is TCP connection failed, I looked at the FAQ's for parachat and nothing really there. ---------- From: Stazya[SMTP:stazya@wt.net] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 1997 6:55 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Second Chat room available The limit on the chat room is 25. Also, I can't even get onto Neil's site right now. All the mourners are making their way there and rightfully so. To accomodate everyone, (and make up for my contribution to the confusion) there's a chat room on my web site now http://web.wt.net/~stazya/chat.html (I've double checked this address so it's right;) Please try to get into Neil's site first. If you cannot, try mine and as other's become available - post them here and we'll link them all together on each page. If no one's in a room, just wait. I'm sure more will join you. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: JonsDrmstx@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 01:38:33 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] [INXS}What can I do? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello all... I know I haven't posted much to this list, I usually just read and enjoy the conversations. But as I've sat here at my computer for what seems like the last two days I can't keep my mouth shut anymore. I came home from work about Midnight Friday and there was an answering machine message from my mother telling me the news. SHe told me also that several fellow fans had called my home in NY and she felt like a family member had died. SHe doesn't know how true that feels. Every post about Michael has made me cry more; I haven't slept in about 30 hours now. I've been pulling out the pictures I took of the band when they played Kissimmee Sept 7th and half of them have little tear drop marks on them. I was thinking about when I ran into Michael after that show. I was backstage with my boyfriend, Chris, and a few other INXS fans who were in town that day to help pass out flyers. Eveybody except Michael had come to the aftershow, but somebody pulled me int the hallway has Michael was slipping out. He looked exhasuted and now in retrospect I hate myself for asking him to sing a record I had with me. One bright note was that he said to me "You know that record is worth like $800." I said, "Yeah, right...it's not worth that much." And Chris said, "$800? Baby, you're selling that and we're going on a cruise!" and Michael cracked up laughing. I had all these plans in my head for the next time they came to my area on tour...and then I think that it's not going to happen. I just want to know why this happened? It was such a surprise to everyone, I think. It came out of nowhere and that is why this is so damm hard to deal with. What can I do to get over this ? I know time heals all wounds. I just hate the waiting. I wore an INXS shirt today when I went out and several people asked if it was just a coincidence that I had it on. They were about as shocked as I am. I am sorry for babbling on like this but I needed to let this all out. Thanks, Karen PS- If anybody needs to talk please email me and we'll Xchange numbers. From: JonsDrmstx@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 01:45:05 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Condolences? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I don't know if this is inappropriate but does anybody have information as to who/where we can send condolences to? Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 17:30:59 +1100 (EST) From: Valor To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Hutchence 1960-1997 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Just to let all the Aussies know that I'll actually be at the Ritz-Carlton hotel tonight to put some flowers on the sidewalk. If anyone wants to talk, that's cool, just look out for a tall, blonde semi-long haired guy with a white T-shirt and jeans. I wrote a poem that I'm going to give with some flowers. - Glenn Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 01:58:31 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: trashboy@amauta.rcp.net.pe To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Oscar Garcia Verastegui Subject: [INXS] The southamerican tour was confirmed Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi: I was reading the argentinian newspaper Clarin and there I read on one of the articles regarding Michael's suicide(it was a cover news on the newspaper)that the band was goin to start their 2oth Anniversary tour and after Aussie they were goin to southamerica in 98. Regards, OScar From: imail@thei.aust.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 18:08:13 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Re: MH - tribute, pix, news, your feelings Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Dear friends, I don't really want to say a great deal right now. Michael and the band have touched my life as music writer for 20 years - since the very beginning. THE iZINE (http://www.thei.aust.com/music2/splatdex.html) has a full index of news, the front pages in Sydney, the band's statement and a 2000-word tribute online. We will continue to update regularly. If you have something to say and would like to see it online we'll add a fan tribute page and run them all. Email us at imail@thei.aust.com and put My Tribute in the subject box and we'll get them online as soon as we can. Take care, Mike Gee Music Editor, THE iZINE http:///www.thei.aust.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 01:53:08 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: dorkyboy@mail.interlog.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: *~*WaNDeRiNG STaR*~* Subject: Re: [INXS] "Death of a Superstar" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I'm new on this list but an old fan of INXS...I'm still shocked about Michael's death. It was only 2 months ago that I last saw them live and was holding Michael's hand. It is a great loss for INXS fans and music in general. He was truly great and will be missed by all..... *~*CeLeSTe*~* X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 17:12:59 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] had to chat Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This e-mail is just my attempt to talk to someone about my feelings today, and I think it's a very good summary of how I feel. Not being negative to my friends, but really, as you all would know, non-INXS lovers wouldn't understand what we're feeling, so you guys get to be my emotional outlet for the time being.thanks I have been sitting infront of this computer four six out of the last 8 hours here at uni. I've done about 30 mins work on my thesis (which doesn't mean anything to me at the moment, scary becasue it's due in four days); I've started about ten e-mails to you guys, but always delete them because I don't know what or how I'm trying to say something; I've somehow opened a chat-account on 'yahoo!', to try in vain to talk to someone; I've tried to enable my computer to use java so that I can try to use Neil's chat room- but uni security on the systems won't allow it; and I've thought about all the pain you guys are feeling aswell (a special 'take care' to Sarah (I think, 13 years old) who said earlier today she was sick, due to being so upset, and couldn't find anyone to talk to); I've thought about going home and playing Just a Man, but for the last 24 hours I haven't been able to bring myself to play INXS, I don't know why. I listen to them on the radio, because I didn't press the 'play' button, but I can't listen to the music at the moment and be happy, knowing there won't be any more new songs I'll hear from michael and the band, and there won't any more inxs albums; I've thought about how much I wish all you guys were here with me, in Brisbane, around this computer at uni; I've thought about how much I was building up the riverstage gig to be (very literally) the best day of my life, and nothing was going to alter that, as my thesis is due in four days and from then on I was going to listen to inxs everyday beside my pool until dec 13th; I've thought about the people I'd meet from the USA and from down south in australia at the gig; I've thought about how I'm going to concentrate for the next few days, so I can work 20 hours a day and get my thesis done; I've thought about how good michael said rehearsal's were going for the aussie tour; I've thought that there's no way I'm cashing in my ticket for $44; I've thought about inxs were supposed to be on Hey Hey its Saturday next sat night; I've thought about how much jon, tim, andrew kirk and gary are hurting; I've thought how ironic, an aussie legend dying on Australian Music Day; I've thought about how my mother and brother called me, my sister brought me flowers, my brother checked in on me, all my friends rang (some who I have barely talked to in four years) I've thought about a lot, as we all have but, the most comforting thought that I have had, is knowing that there is no way I'm going to leave uni in a weeks time, and not try and set up an e-mail account somewhere. I love being on this list. all you guys are great, that's why I have checked e-mail every 10 min's for the last 8 hours. I couldn't chat for computer constraints, but reading everyone's e-mails made me feel, well not better, but not alone. you guys are great. I better leave uni now and go see the latest updates on the news. I hope I just don't wake up in the middle of the night and want to e-mail someone since there's no computer at home. Thanks again, I've got an idea which I'll send tommorrow. Tony X-Authentication-Warning: naps: Host server.campus.uwindsor.ca claimed to be server.uwindsor.ca Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 02:45:27 -0500 (EST) From: Masri Rony To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Hutchence, RIP Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I will miss you, Michael. You've made a huge impact on my life. I can't even complete this letter, cause I'm so devastated... RM Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 18:29:42 -0800 From: Linda Organization: Keanu International To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] (not INXS) Netscape java-enabled Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Please, can anyone tell me where I can download a version of Netscape which will allow me to be 'java enabled' as I can't get into the chat rooms with the version of Netscape I have. Or perhaps I can update the version I have?? If anyone can help please post or email me privately keanuint@geocities.com Many thanks. Linda From: Magentahue@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 03:23:35 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I feel like Ive lost a close friend Michael had so much to live for I dont believe he intentionally took his life but overdosed You could see Michael was in much pain if you ever looked into his eyes , On this last tour when he would go around barefoot it really bothered me because it was self destructive His music will always stay close to my heart his beautiful words and voice May he rest in heavens arms He really was too good for this world I cant even begin to tell you how his life impacted mine or how deeply I felt touched by his words and him , I would like to say more on this but not at this time Love to all and peace Lynda S. From: "toadie" To: Subject: [INXS] MH Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 03:17:01 -0800 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi Everyone First of all, I have been on this list for several months now but rarely post. I mainly read and enjoy very much what everyone else has to say. I was stunned, like all of you, to learn of Michaels passing. I at first thought it was surely just a rumor. The awful truth soon became known. My thoughts and prayers are with Michaels family, Tim, Jon, Garry, Andrew,Kirk, Paula, and of course, I especially am thinking of his precious daughter, Tiger, who will never get the chance to know her Dad. Thanks to everyone on this list for all the support and comfort each of you has given in your own way. You dont know how much it has meant to be able to read your messages. To Michael: Im trying to write through my tears. I'm not going to question why you decided to "check out". Only you know just how much pain you were in. I'm not condoning what you did, I only wish you were still here with us. Thanks for all the happy years, musically, that you gave to us, your fans. I hope that you are at peace now. I think Susan summed it up when she said that ......."sometimes the devil wins". Saddened Charity From: SOyer1651@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 03:21:01 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Had to chat--to everyone and Tony Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Tony--well said. That void in our hearts, minds, and bodies will be with us the rest of our lives. Michael touched millions with his music :) As I mentioned in my post...my feelings really go out to all the Aussie fans who will not get the chance to see INXS performing at the peak they have established on this tour. Maybe all the songs sitting in their vaults will finally be released now. Aren't there about 10 albums worth of stuff lying about? I read that in an interview back in 1991/1992 in Billboard. Take solace in knowing that Michael truly loved his home country and felt most connected when he was there. It has been an entire day, and the shock is still great, the void inescapable. Can't even bear to listen to any of my INXS collection. Tears for Fears is filling the void at the moment. I haven't felt this empty since Freddie Mercury died. I hope that Australia is planning a fitting tribute--I just wish I was there to share the grief with all my INXS digest friends in person--a big group hug to everyone. Tony--finish your thesis. It will be difficult, but you need to stay focused and do your best--school matters. Sarah--take a deep breathe...we're all here for you...don't make yourself sick over this...try a good cry...it usually works wonders. All Aussies: Please keep everyone advised on the news out of Australia. I'm afraid CNN and MTV will leave out too much or stop the story before I find out everything I possibly can. Only people living in Australia will have the full access to the news to keep everyone up to date on the findings. Unfortunately, I fear that coverage will stop here in the US sooner than we would like on this great man. Thanks everyone for being here. My non-INXS fan friends just don't understand this loss...one even laughed and said it wasn't like when Jerry Garcia died (a truly warped person that can't fathom the impact this will have--luckily he isn't a very good friend). Thanks for sharing those moving poems--wish I had the ability to write something like that. Question: am I the only one who's noticed that Princess Diana, Michael, and Versace were all friends, and all died in the last 6 months in a violent manner. Strange, me thinks. My love, prayers, and condolences to all. Especially Michael's daughter, family, and friends. Susan (who's at a loss for a tag line today) From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] HELP! Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:32:52 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi Sarah, I know you probably feel like you're all alone there, but we're all here for you. it is indeed a horrible thing that has happened. I lost a friend in exactly the same way 2 years ago, and although you never forget, the pain does go away. Play your INXS music, watch all your videos of them, READ THAT BOOK, shed a tear over the pictures, but let it all out, don't keep your grief inside. Email me any time you want to chat, and take care... Your friend in Melbourne...Sharon ---------- > From: Sarah Drodge > To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > Subject: [INXS] HELP! > Date: Sunday, November 23, 1997 5:33 AM > > I was so shocked and devastated by what I heard today. My mother came > to pick me up from my friend's house and when I got in the car, she > said, "Sarah, i have something to tell you. Don't worry, it's no one in > the family, though I'm sure this will affect you just as much, but... > Michael Hutchence is dead." I started to cry IMMEDIATLY, and have been > able to stop for hours. i was crying so hard that I made myself throw > up. My mom had to go get groceries and she was afraid to leave me for > fear that I would kill myself. I'm only 13 and I've never lost ANYONE > close to me. And even though I never got the chance to meet Michael, I > still feel worse than I ever have in my whole life. I just REALLY don't > know how to deal with this and i could really use some help. i don't > know what I'm going to do. > Sarah > X-Sender: ez075825@peseta.ucdavis.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 01:16:57 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mike Chen Subject: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well, it's been about 24 hours since I first heard the news. After a numb period of pure disbelief, I'm able to take a step back and look at what's happened. I thank that all the members of the INXS list deserve a huge group cyber hug. Sometimes it feels like we're the only ones who understand what Hutch meant. He was more than a singer, another rock star, because his music touched all of us on a deeply personal level. I know I have an INXS song for every mood and now I can hardly bear to listen to them. I forced myself to listen to I'm Just A Man, it...it brought about a grief that I thought would be inconcievable due to someone I've never met. I never understood why all those people were so upset when Kurt Cobain died, now, I know. Sometimes, just every now and then, you find something that you connect with and then it just becomes part of you. And the more time that passes, the more it grows, the stronger the hold on your soul. To some, INXS may be "just music." To all of us, it was something more than that, a song, an emotional outlet, a piece of beautiful artistry, a fucking great desire to dance, it was all of those wrapped into one unbelievable package. And if you got the chance to meet the guys, this is all the more tragic. Rock stars on stage, off stage, nice caring people who were genuinely interested in their fans. I now it's happened. I know Michael Hutchence is gone forever, that this marks the end of INXS. But I still cannot believe it. In the back of my mind, things just aren't connecting. All these posts, all these articles, they can't be true, they're gonna fucking play in australia and rip it up, right? I don't know how long it will take to actually set in. I don't know how I'm going to be able to listen to them without feeling a dull ache inside. I went out, after hearing the news, couldn't concentrate where I was. I studied for my midterm today, kept thinking, why did he do it and why does the death of someone I didn't know bother me so? I watched a movie with my friends, and afterwards, it hit me again, and I just cannot be happy now. Does anyone else feel the utter confusion of why this man whom none of us knew personally affects us so? I'm trying to find the answer why, maybe the answer to my grief. It's gonna take some time to accept. I did catch the tail end of the MTV rockumentery. Kurt Loder said something like "With their glory years behind them, INXS released 4 new albums. Now, with the loss of Michael Hutchence, they will forever become part of rock n roll's history book." History book. Over. Never tear us apart. Thanks for listening everyone, I know I didn't really say much but it feels good to let it out to someone. X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 05:01:55 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] One healing story Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi everyone, I just wanted to take a moment here. I'm sorry some of you are having problems logging into a chat room. I've been racking my brains trying to figure out a way for you but it's no good. Especially for Tony. Keep writing to us here and we'll keep answering. As for Diane, the firewall problem won't prevent ICQ from working as far as I know, but you'd have to look at the home page to be sure. Thanks to Sherriane for helping out and making space. Now for something uplifting. Like most of you, I've been awake far longer than a body should. What sleep I did get this morning was fitful at best and frought with horrible nightmares. It didn't help that the sun had already come up (but hey, sleep baby sleep, now that the night is over.). I've cried all day, sobbed over videos, cursed over news reports, and spewed my emotions over fellow inxsaries. i told some fellow mourners this morning that my life the past two days has been wonderful. I enjoyed watching Rosie O'Donnell live out her dream and interview Barbra Streisand. I went to watch my hockey team win a game with a whole group of friends and went out for food and drink afterward. My alma mater, the Michigan Wolverines, beat our biggest rival (those nasty little buckeys - no offense to anyone here) to go onto the Rose bowl this morning. I was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta English honor Society this evening. And I actually was inspired enough this week to drive through a great part of my thesis. When looking at my life, it should be absolutely wonderful. Yet at 1 am last night, it suddenly wasn't. For 24 hours now, I've been tortured, broken, guilty, angry, saddened, sobbing, regretful and any other emotion you'd like to add in. But it ocurred to me that I have so many things in my life right now, so many good things - not just the things I mentioned above, but my husband, my family, my silly little dog and stuck up cat. And I realised that I wasn't being true to what I believed. Life needs to be lived. It needs to be celebrated. It needs to be worshipped. So that's what I did. After the induction tonight, I went to a friend's party. I took a candle with me and at midnight, I lit it and said a prayer for Michael, his family, his friends and his fans. When the moon rose, I drank a toast to him. And in between, I danced. I danced like there was no tomorrow. I danced, and laughed and sang and I dedicated the whole evening to Hutch. And even though there are still a few tears in my eyes, a few regrets in my heart, I feel so much better. So, what I'd like to suggest to everyone. Make a list of everything that's right in your life at the moment, tap into that perfect happiness and dedicate it to Michael. Turn on any song that will get your feet moving and dance with abandon. Cry if you want to but keep dancing - sing your lungs out and give all that energy back to him. If you feel silly doing it by yourself, then have a party - a great big rip-roaring party and dance till you're sweaty and tired. Say a prayer, light a candle, bark at the moon or whatever it is you believe in. We can't be at the funeral to say good bye, so make your own ceremony. Be a pagan like me and set a place for him at dinner tomorrow. Just love him, remember him and honour him. We can do no more. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: JonsDrmstx@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 09:26:45 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Posts from me Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello all.. First I apologize for my post "Oh My God". I w\sent that to the list Friday night and it didn't get posted until Sunday morning. Of course by then we all knew the news was not a rumor. Also, I have found several of my messages are not getting posted at all, perhaps due to the increase in volume here on the list. I am sorry if things of mine get posted twice. Thanks, Karen From: Andre Henriksson Subject: [INXS] MH death - sexgame!? To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 15:36:33 +0100 (MET) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Yo The newspapers in Swedens topstories today was that he died in some kind of weird sexact(game, or whatever you call it in english), but then for sure there must some other persons that was with at the moment of death. Anybody that could confirm this? /Andre' (repeating IJAM at the moment) ----------------------------------------------------------------- | Andre' Henriksson | URL: http://www.cs.umu.se/~dpahn | | Dept. of Computer Science | Mail: dpahn@cs.umu.se | | Umea University | Tel.: +46 70-5418866 | | | Beeper: 740-11 37 64 | ----------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marycris@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:11:16 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Tragedy Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I too am shocked and in deep grief --I really don't know what to say as mere words cannot descibe how numbing... heart breaking.. Michaels death has created in me.. in all of us. I do hope it wasn't suicide...learning to live again after my brother's was painful and I would wish to spare his family and all now mourning what a suicide --the healing, the accepting.. the attempts to understand does to one's entire world and life.... but if it was... well, no what if's and if only's now can change things.... Our world has changed dear Inxsaries... into a nightmarish reality... One we do not have to face alone.... Together we can help each other though this tragedy and heal... The pain-that grief we feel... oh god the aching void that Mike's parents, his siblings, his 'brothers'--- Tim, Garry, Andrew, Kirk and Jon , close family and friends now must live with. {{{hugs to us all}} Hugs to you dear Michael. I feel like I lost a brother too... You were--are to me a kindred soul... and friend. Peace is now yours.. God bless you Mike... I bought a white candle after hearing the news... burning it--my memorial. I send you love Michael. Love and comforting prayers for you family, your sweet daughter, your friends and us your more than fans... hard to type when crying.. I can't write anymore... ((HUGS!)) Love to all.... Mary X-Originating-IP: [142.177.31.96] From: "Sarah Drodge" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Thanks Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 11:18:36 AST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just wanted to thank everyone on the list for being so supportive. I never thought I'd make it trough yesterday, but obviously, i did. it's still very hard, but I talked to my parents, and dozens of people called me yesterday, I even got two long distance phonecalls from people who knew me. people I hardly knew called just to see if I was okay and to say they were there for me. And everyone on the list really helped, though it is still hard, it's comforting to know I'm not alone. Thank-you all, it's wonderful to get to contact such good, caring people. thanks. luv, Sarah X-Sender: sue@mail.mdc.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:17:17 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Sue Subject: Re: [INXS] Re: MH - tribute, pix, news, your feelings Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu at 06:08 PM 11/23/97 +1100, imail@thei.aust.com said: > Dear friends, > >I don't really want to say a great deal right now. Michael and the band >have touched my life as music writer for 20 years - since the very >beginning. THE iZINE (http://www.thei.aust.com/music2/splatdex.html) has a >full index of news, the front pages in Sydney, the band's statement and a >2000-word tribute online. We will continue to update regularly. If you have >something to say and would like to see it online we'll add a fan tribute >page and run them all. Email us at imail@thei.aust.com and put My Tribute >in the subject box and we'll get them online as soon as we can. Maybe it's just because I'm still shocked about Michael's death and am not quite focused yet, but, is anyone else besides me getting sick of these online mags joining our mailing list to promote their sites and have us send our tributes in? I'm not referring to people with personal homepages - this is for places like this site. Where the hell were these magazines when Michael was alive and trying to promote his music. How often did we see these sites do nothing put print stories about his personal life and not the music. Maybe I'm in a minority here but I wish they would leave us alone and let us support each other the way we have been. -- Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 08:32:46 -0700 (MST) X-Sender: rocwid@mailhost.primenet.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Linda Subject: Re: [INXS] unreal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I remember flipping through magazines when I was younger and wondering who >were these chaps all in leather and called 'inks'. Thanks for that....I often thought the same thing when I was first getting to know the group by way of their music. It seemed that radio stations rarely actually said the name so I was slow in realizing what it was. I'm not able to join anyone in chatting, so I'll just throw in a few comments here. I've been following the group for about 11 or 12 years now. Once I purchased one cassette (now cds) and listened to it, I had to have more. By the time Kick came out I was fully in love with the music, lyrics, and voice. And then Kick came along and threw these guys out to the general population and I was elated that music I found to be so unique was loved by many. Alas, that love was fickle and those fair weather fans could not be bothered to get to know the group on the deeper level that I find is required to truly be a fan. Not necessarily fanatic...but a fan who loves the music simply for the gift of it. This group is wonderful. The only way that I've been able to deal with the death of Michael so far is to listen non stop to all my cd collection... from first to finish. Elegently wasted played all night long. Is still playing for that matter. I've not weeped. I'm in shock. I hear the voice that makes me happy when I listen to it, and I simply can't believe that the voice will never sing again. I can't even begin to fathom what those closest to Michael must be going through right now. I doubt that I will ever weep over the loss. Michael was not my relative, or my friend. He was an artist who performed. He is an artist that I will miss. But he and the rest of the group have left me with a wonderful gift. Lots of music that I will listen to and be happy with. I would hope to hear unreleased music from the band, but virtually for me, INXS died with Michael yesterday. INXS was more than just one man, but without that man they will never be the INXS I have loved over the the years again. > I remember Michael's charisma. ("No, this is a fake Versace!") I remember standing 5 rows of sweaty bodies away from the barriers in front of the stage and being able to actually see the color of Michael's eyes as he performed and cavorted about the stage. This was for the FMDH tour, my last INXS concert. I will always be glad that I allowed myself to be talked into being that close to the stage, especially now that Michaels eye's are forever closed in the permanent sleep of death. > >PS : I can't help but find so many lyrics in the songs that make you do a >double take. [the nature of your tragedy is chained around your neck] sigh. >:-( Yes, I've noticed the same irony. It's there to see from the beginning if you listen closely. Even the group's name....In Excess... Apparently, Michael was never able to find what he so deperately needed. Well, I muchly appreciate all the work and he and his bandmates put into all the music that they've ever made. I will find comfort in that music. It won't be so easy for them I'm sure. Sorry so long.... Linda The music will live on forever, and I will remember Michael in the best of ways, his voice will never be truly silenced. Priority: Normal X-MSMail-Priority: Normal To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "icehouse" Subject: [INXS] Mourning Date: Sun, 23 Nov 97 13:59:13 PST X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id KAA01574 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am completely and utterly stricken with Hutchence death....I'm shocked. It is affecting me like the death of Freddie Mercury and even Princess Diana. I'm currently not a member of the list but man am I sorry to everyone, the family, and all. As a fan and loyal supporter of all of Hutchence Cd work. My heart bleeds. It's truly a sad, sad, sad day in rock and roll. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:29:19 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Hutch Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I kind of agree with Sue. I don't like them tapping into our grief either, but it forced me to write what I feel. I wanted to send a tribute, needed to really. I needed to write about Michael and Tiger and not just about my feelings. My feelings will come later, when I have figured out what they are. I also agree with Mike. I am very confused as to why Hutch's death has left such a huge gap in my soul. Why, when everything else in my life is so wonderful, do I feel so incredibly sad? That will take some personal sorting. We all loved him, so very much. I send my tribute along to that guy. I don't care who sees it or if no one ever does, but here it is for you guys. For the people who have been there for each other, strangers really, during our time of need. Thank you all. We are still faceless names on a list, but yet we have become so much more... > How can you write a tribute to a man you never met, but listened to > almost every day for so many, many years. > > His voice is known as well to me as those of my closest friends and > family. His words could determine my moods and echo my feelings. He > had the ability to sing privately to millions of people at once. > > How can you say goodbye to man you loved dearly, but never met. One > whose spirit and energy came out of every pore of his body. One who > seemed to be everyone's brother, friend, soul mate. > > Most of us never knew him, yet we did. We watched him perform and felt > alive ourselves. We listened to him sing and suddenly, our feelings > made sense. We weren't alone, he wouldn't let us be. > > How then, did he die alone. When his velvet voice kept so many of us > company over the years, how did he die alone? > > Now that Hutch is gone, how do his friends and family carry on? How > does his little girl grow up without a daddy to calm her fears in the > night? We his fans will always have his music. There will be nothing > new from this wonderful poet, I guess he had nothing left to say, but we > still have his voice in our homes and our cars, telling us how he sees > the world. But what does that little girl get left with? Questions, > and I don't mean the song. > > But maybe through it all, when she knows how much people loved her > daddy, it will be easier for her. Because of our love and admiration > for this beautiful man, she will have memories, we will give them to > her. > > I will not say goodbye to Hutch, he's not gone. He's in every song he > ever wrote, he's a part of every note INXS ever played. Maybe, in > death, he can find what it was he was "Searching" for and through our > love, he will live in each one of us. > > Michael Kelland Hutchence - never forgotten, ever loved. > Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: ShrLynXs@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 11:58:02 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] you will be missed... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This is Kris with a k here (using lynda's computer)...I don't even know where to begin! The best times in my life have been spent doing thing related to INXS - wether it is getting together with fellow INXSARIES at the concerts or record conventions, traveling thousands of miles to see them and the guys appreciating all of it! Hanging out with them and talking to michael about movies, his baby, having him take pictures for you...these are all the best moments in my life! I seriously do not know how i am going to be happy again! INXS was the first band i ever got into, they are the ones that got me into music, helped me shape my goals, and now there will be no more...No more guidance for me...no new songs to help me be happy again! All of the old ones will bring happy memories, but then they will be crushed by the thought of no more Michael... Half of my life had been devoted to loving INXS, and now i don't know what to do! No other band has made me happier, or given me that feeling i get when i hear just one note of thier music! Just because Michael is gone now, i hope this does not stop Tim, Jon, Kirk Garry or Andrew from creating music...whatever it may be, we don't want you to forget us over here in the states...we will listen to it, buy it and see you no matter what...We still love you guys! My heart goes out to all of you, and I want you to have the courage to go on as people and musicians...I LOVE YOU ALL!!! AND MICHAEL, I WILL MISS YOU SSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING SO NICE TO ME!!!! I hope Tiger grows up to know what a beautiful man he was..........kris with a k... X-Sender: jqs@mail.globalserve.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 12:15:00 -0500 To: INXS-L List Server From: "James Q. Stansfield" Subject: [INXS] Tour Question? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu What was the last concert INXS played? I know the Toronto Gig was the last of the tour in NA, but did they play anymore after? From: "Lenore Mc Feeley" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Tour Question? Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:15:45 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The Last concert was in Pittsburgh PA the show was great Lenore spider69@erols.com From: "Lenore Mc Feeley" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] you will be missed... Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:30:24 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Kris I'm so glad someone said that about the rest of the band You know as much as I do how much we all will miss Michael. He's been a friend for 14 years now my heart greaves for him. I don't express my feelings too good I just sat down and looked at all the great pictures I have amassed over the 14 years and cryed and huged Tiomthy Michael (my son). I had a mate of mine in Aust send flowers to the hotel. If any othe the aust list members go there please have a look tell me what they look like. the card will say on the front Love Lenore Ginger and Suzanne and on the back THE PARTNERS IN SLIME FROM THE USA. this being a joke that Michael and the band had with us. I loved him and will miss him more then words can say..I would like to thank the list and the chat rooms for helping me vent out my fustrations God bless everyone. My heart goes out to the rest of the band and to Michael's family. I will pray for his soul sorry im starting to cry again have to go. Lenore "the Partner in Slime" Mc Feeley ps anyone who wishes to e-mail about it and chat please feel free to do it spider69@erols.com From: SKEETS1008@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:51:35 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] My fondest Memory of Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu My most fondest memory of Michael will always be getting to meet and talk with him this past September at the York, PA show. I asked him how Tiger was and he couldn't say enough about her. I also asked himif he was taking care of himself. He looked really tired after that show. He thanked me for asking and said he was doing fine. As we were leaving the concert walking across this field the tour bus was passing us and Michael was standing on the steps of the bus and flashed me the peace sign I flashed him back and blew him a kiss as the bus drove off into the distance. I will never forget you Michael. How you touched so many peoples lives. I will miss you terribly. MaryLynn................................What's necessary to go on... I'm part of you.................... You're part of me................... From: amedrano@euclid.ucsd.edu (Archie Medrano) Subject: [INXS] No More Rhyme To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 11:42:31 -0800 (PST) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi fellow INXS fans, Just like all of you I am still in shock as to what happened, but unlike most of you my tears won't seem to flow. I feel them swelling up in my eyes but they won't come out! Ugh! Anyway, the last time I saw INXS in concert was this past July -- 4th row. Previously I saw them (X tour) and my friend and I sat way in the back! Wow, I still can't believe it. None of my friends and family called me about Michael's death. I wish I had someone to talk to... -- Archie Medrano (amedrano@euclid.ucsd.edu) (http://euclid.ucsd.edu/~amedrano/) From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] One healing story Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 07:23:13 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Stazya wrote: So, what I'd like to suggest to everyone. Make a list of everything that's right in your life at the moment, tap into that perfect happiness and dedicate it to Michael. Turn on any song that will get your feet moving and dance with abandon. Cry if you want to but keep dancing - sing your lungs out and give all that energy back to him. If you feel silly doing it by yourself, then have a party - a great big rip-roaring party and dance till you're sweaty and tired. Say a prayer, light a candle, bark at the moon or whatever it is you believe in. We can't be at the funeral to say good bye, so make your own ceremony. Be a pagan like me and set a place for him at dinner tomorrow. Well said, and I couldn't agree more.I'd just like to add, that life is very precious, and don't EVER take any one you love for granted. Go hug your mum, your dad, husband, boyfriend,girlfriend; pat your dog, call your brother, sister or anyone you haven't spoken to in a while.Tell your friends you think they're great, and above all appreciate every day :-). Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:49:21 GMT X-Sender: pin07870@pophost.ping.be To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: frank droogmans Subject: Re: [INXS] One healing story Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 05:01 23/11/97 -0600, you wrote: >Life needs to be lived. It needs to be celebrated. It needs to be worshipped. > >So that's what I did. I couldn't agree more, especially because that was what I've always most appreciated about Michael Hutchence as a person. Out of all the interviews with him I've read he always appeared as a person with a real taste for life. He seemed to live his life to the full, always following his own mind and instincts without caring about complying to the public's expectations or opinions, but still taking responsability for his actions. Apart from his music, that's what I want to remember most about him : his enormous joy for life, his down to earth attitude, his passion for justice and his humorous, often ironic look at the world. In that way he has been and will remain an inspiration for my own life. That being said, I am shocked about his death because to me he just didn't seem to be the person to commit suicide, if that's what it was. I didn't realise the pressure on him was becoming so strong that he felt there was only one way out. It's a pity because there were so many people who did care deeply. Right now my deepest sympathies go out to the people close to him. His daugther, Paula Yates and her children, his parents and family, the band, his friends... I wish them all the strenght to carry on. For Michael, I hope he has found what he was looking for ... To all of you out there, a big "cyber-hug" Hilde >Life needs to be lived. It needs to be celebrated. It needs to be worshipped. X-Sender: ez075825@peseta.ucdavis.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:15:22 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mike Chen Subject: Re: [INXS] Re: MH - tribute, pix, news, your feelings Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >>I don't really want to say a great deal right now. Michael and the band >>have touched my life as music writer for 20 years - since the very >>beginning. THE iZINE (http://www.thei.aust.com/music2/splatdex.html) has a >>full index of news, the front pages in Sydney, the band's statement and a >>2000-word tribute online. > >Maybe it's just because I'm still shocked about Michael's death and am not >quite focused yet, but, is anyone else besides me getting sick of these >online mags joining our mailing list to promote their sites and have us >send our tributes in? I'm not referring to people with personal homepages - >this is for places like this site. I checked out this one and I really think the editor was close to Michael. If you get the chance, read his 2000 Word Tribute, I thought it was really good coming from someone who witnessed them as the Farriss Brothers Band all the way through the EW preview show. I could care less about the articles, but his tribute is worth reading. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:40:30 -0800 From: Janet Storm To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] No More Rhyme Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Archie Medrano wrote: > Wow, I still can't believe it. None of my friends and family called > me about Michael's death. I wish I had someone to talk to... Archie, Talk to us. That's what we're here for. A big cybre hug to you, Janet (Brand new to the list) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 13:37:28 -0800 From: Janet Storm To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Mike Chen wrote: > why does the death of someone I didn't know bother me so? I watched a > movie with my friends, and afterwards, it hit me again, and I just cannot be > happy now. Does anyone else feel the utter confusion of why this man > whom none of us knew personally affects us so? I'm trying to find the > answer why, maybe the answer to my grief. It's gonna take some time to > accept. Dear Mike, I understand completely how you feel. I'd like to try to answer your question and maybe give you some relief. I'm not a psychologist, but as a human being, my life experience has led me to many truths. When a person touches us - especially a musician who gives of himself so completely, that person becomes a part of us. A part of our life. Even though they do not know us, we do, in a way, know them. Music is the language of the soul and through music, souls touch. In that respect, Michael touched you. He became a part of you and now that that part has been taken away, it hurts. If you cared about him at all, it hurts very badly. Especially in the way he passed - it was so sudden and no one was prepared. Our reality has received a big slap in the face and it leaves us feeling unbalanced and confused. What you are feeling is so completely normal in every way. You have lost a part of you and you feel that loss. It doesn't matter that you didn't know him or he you - you knew "of" him so in your heart you did know him. Let your grief out for that will allow your body and mind to heal. And give yourself time. Someone once said that "we do not weep for the dead, but for ourselves". Michael is in a much better place - I'm sure of that. And Michael wants the best for you and all of us. So be very good to yourself and remember, someday, you will be able to think of him and you will smile. Take care and a big hug, Janet From: Kelland31@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 17:11:05 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] INXS website Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I recently spoke to Mary Woods. She would like to thank everybody for the emails, calls, etc. that she has received lately. She too is devastated, as we all are, over Michael's death. Mary would like to let everyone know that later today or tonight, the official website should be updated with a tribute to Michael. Currently, the site contains the lyrics to Kill the Pain but will be replaced by a beautiful poem that I'm sure you will all be touched by. I certainly cried. The address for the site is: http://www.inxs.com Mary will also collect all cards, letters and emails and will be forwarding it to the band in the near future. Kristine From: "R.WATCHAM" To: Subject: [INXS] Just a Man! Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:23:47 +0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu To Michael Kelland Hutchence Love & Peace from Ricky Date: 23 Nov 97 14:00:35 -0800 Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours From: "John A. Vink" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >I have heard on the news here in Sydney that the media are now saying M.H. >was a heavy drug user and into kinky sex and they are saying his death was >due to a S & M session gone wrong. I've come up with this conclusion on my own. I can't believe it could be suicide. I can't imagine what he would be thinking to make it all go away like this. I've heard stories before that asphixiation during orgasm heightens the experience, and that sometimes things go bad. (See the movie "Rising Sun"). JAV ---- John A. Vink ("JAV") Software Engineer, Apple Computer, Inc. mailto:vink@apple.com http://cyberdog.apple.com/people/jav/ ICQ 4493888 Sending mail from the British Columbia, Canada office. X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 08:44:15 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] bit of news Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Just a few more things which popped up on the Aust. news last night Police aren't convinced it's suicide Tour books are still being printed (or printing may be postponed) World music personalities and friends will gather for his funeral in a few days. Also, triple M here in Brisbane were asking people if they would like to call the station and share INXS memories. I couldn't call, but it's nice to know the stations are doing the best they can to help people remember Michael. I so much want to play my INXS music, but I feel guilty every time I go to do so. Just a Man has been programmed in on my stereo for about 40 hours know, but I haven't played it yet, perhaps today when I get home from uni. Take care, Tony Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 09:52:06 +1100 (EST) From: Valor To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Last night I went to the Ritz-Carlton to put some flowers by the side of the building where Michael took his life. I went with two friends and we brought some flowers, candles and a poem I had written for Michael. As we got there about 7 pm, we lit some candles, placed some flowers out the front of the building (to tell you the truth, there wasn't as many flowers as I expected there, about 30 or so) and just wept for an hour, until a while later a man came by with his wife and started grieving with us. He was very much in sorrow and and I really felt for him as for him to be weeping the way he did, he would have had to of known Michael. At about 9 pm, we figured it was time to leave and as we walked away one of my friends recognised him as Michael's brother. I felt honoured that he had read my poem and of the many poems that I write, it's one of the hardest poems I've ever had to write. I wanted it to reflect Michael as I saw him as a true man wanting to live his life how he saw fit. So here it is: FAREWELL The mirror of a man. A legend in his being. Never flawless in his image. Never distorted in his seeing. You were an inspiration to me, living a life that you saw good. Never living it how others wanted, but rather, living it how you should. And as we say farewell, through these mournful tears, I pray I never forget you and your existence through the years. It will be hard for us to let you go, but I know that days go on. That final bow, the closing curtain, that emotion in your song. Finally, I thank you personally for that inspiration you did give. The world will be a lonely place without you in it to live. Farewell, Michael Hutchence, you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Written by Glenn Misztal, November 23, 1997. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 16:51:53 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Tribute Page Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey, everyone, I am putting up a tribute site for Michael. I don't want it to be a biography of his life or a news site, just a page where people can share their feelings, emotions and memories. I need all the help I can get so please, if you would like to share your feelings and memories, email them privately to me. Let me know how you want to be named (full name, nickname, anonymous, whatever). Anything you want to say is fine, that's what it's there for. I also need pictures. Pictures of Hutch himself, performing, with fans, what ever you have, but they'll have to be scanned and sent to me. There is a mail strike in Canada right now. I will let you know the URL of the page as soon as it is up. I also need your addresses if you have a tribute page up or planned. Thanx and love to all. Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 17:23:38 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] bit of news Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 08:44 AM 11/24/97 +1000, you wrote: >I so much want to play my INXS music, but I feel guilty every time I go to >do so. Just a Man has been programmed in on my stereo for about 40 hours >know, but I haven't played it yet, perhaps today when I get home from uni. Play it Tony - there's no reason to be guilty at all. Play them all. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: "Hams, Colin (AS01)" To: "'INXS_LIST'" Subject: [INXS] Condolences for Michael's Family and Friends Date: Mon, 24 Nov 97 10:17:00 EST Encoding: 10 TEXT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu My deepest sympathies and condolences go to Michael's family, Paula, his daughter "Tiger", the band and all his friends. It is a tremendously sad loss of such a great musician and ambassador for Australia not to mention a great bloke. I am still in shock. INXS has been a part of my life for many years. I will greive his death as will many others for quite some time. Colin Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 18:06:28 -0500 From: DUDEK Organization: Prodigy Internet To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] The Internet Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just came from the chat room and was thinking about how much it has helped to share my feelings with others who really understand what I'm feeling. We read so much negative press regarding the internet (child molesters etc.), that the good (which in my opinion outweighs the bad by a lot) things that the internet has brought us are often overlooked. Watching all of these people console each other is a thing of beauty. Somebody from Spain can lend an ear to a person from Colorado whom he's never met. Thank God for this technology. Just think about how alone many of us would have felt this past weekend without the list and the chatrooms. I just want to say thanks to everybody on the list for being there to listen and share. I used the pic from Neil's site as wallpaper, but it was very unsettling at first. Now when I look at it, I think to myself, "Thanks Mike for all of the joy you've brought in to my life through your songs. I hope you're at peace." It'll get easier guys, just focus on the positive. And, don't EVER take anything or anyone for granted. Take care, Dennis Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:41:17 +1100 From: Darren Jones To: INXS List Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi everyone.... Its been two days since I realised that the man I look to for spirit, strength and direction is gone. I miss him so, even though I never knew the man like some others did, I felt like he was a friend, someone you could count on. My words may have already been said by others but I do not know really what to say... I was sitting at home, about twenty minutes before I was to leave for the ABC Studios in Sydney to be with the guys at rehearsals. A news flash came on and my heart sank. I heard the news reader say Michaels name, and even before he finished the sentence I knew what he was going to say. I still cry, looking for a reason. Only one man may ever know why. The last song I heard before I recieved the news was What You Need...and the day before his death I got a puppy. Her name is Shabooh. I have so many memories...I will cherish them forever. I will be going to the funeral later this week to say goodbye to my "Idol". I have received many emails with messages for Michael and the family etc. If you would like to leave a message for Michael, email me with your words. I will be taking them to his funeral. I will read them to him and say goodbye. I feel I will be going not only to say goodbye from myself, but I carry all of you guys on this list with me. I love all you guys and have enjoyed so much, your company and support. I might write again soon...my tears and sorrow tend to mix my feelings and thoughts and it is hard to write about such a legend. Darren ...im just a man, my will is so strong...i close my eyes to the pain. Rest In Peace Mike From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Tour Question? Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 18:38:19 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Didn't they play the Viper Room in LA just a few weeks ago? ---------- From: Lenore Mc Feeley[SMTP:spider69@erols.com] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 1:15 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Tour Question? The Last concert was in Pittsburgh PA the show was great Lenore spider69@erols.com X-Sender: pwyatt@dca.net (Unverified) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 18:52:37 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Patricia Wyatt Subject: [INXS] Neil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Do we know that Neil is okay? I know he said he would be away from the web page for a while but he hasn't posted at all. Please reassure me if youare in touch with him. Patty Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 15:24:44 -0800 From: Malcolm Lawrence Organization: Babel Publishing To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu John A. Vink wrote: > >I have heard on the news here in Sydney that the media are now saying M.H. > >was a heavy drug user and into kinky sex and they are saying his death was > >due to a S & M session gone wrong. > > I've come up with this conclusion on my own. I can't believe it could be > suicide. I can't imagine what he would be thinking to make it all go away > like this. I've heard stories before that asphixiation during orgasm > heightens the experience, and that sometimes things go bad. (See the movie > "Rising Sun"). I pretty much agree. This wasn't a depressed person, ala Kurt Cobain. I put "autoerotic asphyxiation" into a search engine and this is what I came up with: http://members.aol.com/bj022038/index.html The Autoerotic Asphyxiation Syndrome In Adolescent and Young Adult Males" Written January, 1996. In memory of Bob—a brother, a son, a friend. This article is written for the survivors of those whom risked life and lost it in the name of sexual gratification. Writing this piece was a difficult, cathartic exploration into a world which is not familiar to most, but all too familiar to many young adult males. The author is the brother of a victim. E-mail the author: mc022038@aol.com ABSTRACT: Of the various types of abnormal sexual behavior, or "paraphilias" as defined by medicine, probably the most bizarre and dangerous is autoerotic asphyxiation, also known as sexual hanging. Autoerotic asphyxia is the practice of inducing cerebral anoxia, usually by means of self-applied ligatures or suffocating devices, while the individual masturbates to orgasm. The most common practitioners of this paraphilia are adolescent and young adult males. Despite its long documented history, this bizarre practice is still an enigma for most in society, including medical and law enforcement personnel. Tragically, the asphyxiator's sexual practice is usually first discovered when he dies from accidental hanging. Survivors of those who die by autoerotic asphyxiation are puzzled and troubled by what must seem to them bizarre behavior on the part of individuals whom they believed to be free of abnormal sexual behavior. The surviving family members and friends are left struggling with the sudden tragedy of death, along with having to cope with the bizarre, embarrassing practice of autoerotic asphyxiation. Families are left with lingering questions of; Why did he do this? Who taught him this? Why didn't he get help? The grim task of answering these enigmatic questions is usually left to law enforcement investigators or medical professionals who, most likely, have only limited explanation for the autoerotic practice. There are psychoanalytic and physiological theories that can explain some of the reasons for the practice, however, families are still left with unanswered questions, along with feelings of guilt and embarrassment. This paper will attempt to explain the autoerotic asphyxiation syndrome, and suggest that through education, counseling and emotional support, family and friends can gain relief from this emotionally scaring experience. INTRODUCTION There is a portion of self-induced adolescent hanging deaths in which the goal of the victims was not self-destruction but self-sexual gratification. Although this behavior may seem unusual, it is far from uncommon. Autoerotic asphyxiation deaths account for 6.5 % of all self-induced adolescent deaths and 31% of all adolescent hanging deaths over a ten year period. It is suggested that the incidents of autoerotic asphyxiation deaths are increasing. For example, in the US in 1979, 250 cases were reported. In 1983, 500-1000 cases were reported in the US, representing a two to four times increase. Autoerotic asphyxiation deaths have been reported in males as young as 9 and as old as 80 years. The most common age group is 12 to 25 years, with 71% of the victims less than 30 years old. Due to the social stigma, lack of professional awareness, and few recorded experiences, the actual number of living asphyxiators is not known. METHODOLOGY The autoerotic asphyxiation syndrome has been described as "eroticized repetitive hanging". Also known as asphyxophilia or hypoxyphilia, it is a paraphilia of the sacrificial type in which sexuoerotic arousal and attainment of orgasm depend on self-strangulation and asphyxiation up to, but not including, loss of consciousness. It has been proposed that the hanging might be used to produce physiological enhancement of sensation during masturbation, enhancement that is supposed to take place through interference with the blood supply to the brain, causing cerebral anoxia that is subjectively perceived as giddiness, lightheadedness, and exhilaration, which reinforces the mastubatory sensation. The most common physiological mechanism by which sexual arousal is obtained is by constriction of the neck. Other less common forms of autoerotic asphyxia are; compression of the abdomen, placing a plastic bag over the head, inhalation of aerosol propellants or chemical vapors, or passing electrical current through the body. These less common methods are known as "atypical autoerotic practices". Neck constriction, being most common, is accomplished by placing some form of ligature around the neck that is designed to give the victim control of the pressure and provide an escape mechanism. Transient cerebral hypoxia during autoerotic manipulation combined with physical helplessness and self-endangerment to the degree that life is threatened, enhances sexual gratification—but it also weakens the victim's self control and judgment, occasionally resulting in accidental death from the failure of or the victim's inability to operate previously arranged self-rescue mechanisms. HISTORICAL The practice of autoerotic asphyxia has been documented since the early 1600's. It was first used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and impotency. The idea for this most likely came from subjects who were executed by hanging. Observers at public hangings noted male victims developed an erection (priapism) and occasionally ejaculated when being hung. Anthropologists have long been aware of asphyxial practices among various cultures. For example, Orientals often strangle the throat to heighten sexual pleasure, as do the Yahgans in South America, and the Celts. Eskimo children play sexual games involving hanging and choking, and the Shoshone-Bannock Indian children play suffocating games such as "smoke-out" and "hang-up". Literary works such as; the Marquis de Sâde's Justine, Melville's Billy Budd and Becket's Gadot, all illustrate sexual asphyxiation. The earliest medical publication of asphyxophilia is in 1856 by the French psychiatrist, DeBoismont. He reported 30% of men who died of hanging had associated erections or ejaculations. An Austrian encyclopedia of sexuality published from 1928-31 devoted chapters to strangulation and "penis strangulation" as autoerotic practices. In 1935, Bloch described the practice of choking women during intercourse, and in 1936, Ellis described the "impulse to strangle the object of sexual desire". In 1940, Vance, Gonzales and Helpburn introduced sexual asphyxia to the forensic community for the first time by adding a single sentence about the subject in a textbook on forensic medicine. In 1953, Stearns published a review of 97 suicides occurring among young people in Massachusetts during 1941-1950. He found 25 of the 97 to be probable suicides in young persons without obvious motivation, suggesting accidental death or sexual hanging (Stearns 1953). Most of today's literature on this topic is written in forensic and psychiatry journals. Because of the scarcity of these articles, society is for the most part, unaware of these practices. VICTIMS Autoerotic asphyxia is seen in all races, in all parts of the world, and in all socioeconomic levels. Typically, the asphyxiator is an adolescent or young adult male. Adult asphyxiators are found to have different characteristic practices from that of adolescent asphyxiators. Adults tend to be more sophisticated in their mastubatory ritual and are aware of the death orientation of the practice. This is probably due to elaboration over time. The adult practice of asphyxophilia has been named "terminal sex" or "scarfing" in the adult bondage community. Adult asphyxiators are predominantly heterosexual males and may weave sexual asphyxia into an elaborate sado-masochistic sexual repertoire involving bondage and pain. It is a common assumption that asphyxiators also display homosexual behavior. However, studies reveal a low prevalence of recognized homosexuality among decedents, concluding that autoerotic asphyxiation is not associated with homosexuality. Autoerotic asphyxial behavior typically begins during adolescence. Most autoerotic deaths occur in this age group because the practitioners lack experience and are unaware of the dangers of hypoxia. Adolescent victims are described as otherwise well adjusted, high achievers, apparently sexually normal, and not perceived to be depressed or suicidal by friends and family. Adolescents are more likely to be experimenting with their sexuality and have fewer, if any, related paraphilias. Adolescence is said to be a time of risk taking and experiencing the unfamiliar. For example, male adolescents may experiment with homosexual behavior, but this does not mean that they are gay, rather they are "thrill seeking". In the same manner, the majority of adolescents who try sexual asphyxia do so just for the experience. According to Rosenblum, the risks of sexual asphyxia are not well known and it could therefore be viewed as no more pathological than driving a car or motorcycle at high speeds. These types of risk taking behaviors are prevalent among today's adolescents. It is not known what becomes of those adolescents who survive their repeated brushes with death. It is suggested that they simply outgrow the practice, or they continue until the odds of death catch up with them and they become one of the rarer adult autoerotic death victims. Most often, the adult or adolescent asphyxiator has no known history of deviant sexual behavior. This practice is revealed only when the victim dies in an accidental hanging death. Studies have shown that as the age of the asphyxiator increases, so does the likelihood that the mastubatory ritual becomes more elaborate and involves other related paraphilias such as transvestitism and bondage. Transvestism is the assumption of clothes of the opposite sex for sexual purposes. Bondage is the use of ropes, chains, cords, fabric, etc. to constrict the body in a superfluous manner for the purpose of sexual arousal. Most death scenes support these findings, revealing the presence of female clothing, props and bondage materials. The "clustering" of paraphilias is thought to occur when the asphyxiator encounters no adverse effects from his first paraphilic experience, which loosens his inhibitions about acting out other erotic fantasies. Bancroft (1989) suggested that the tendency of paraphilias to occur together suggests that the conditions necessary for the development of one paraphilia may facilitate the development of others. He conjectured that this potential might stem from some characteristics of the individual's nervous system that underlies sexual learning. Freund (1976) introduced the concept of "courtship disorder" to explain his finding that various combinations of paraphilias occur together. He theorized that courtship disorder results from the failure of some mechanism that coordinates normal human courtship behavior, and whose dysfunction allows various components of the normal sequence to erupt in fragmentary and unmodulated forms. Another possibility is suggested in the work of LaTorre (1980), who produced an experimental model for fetishism by showing that males who feel rejected by women show an enhanced response to women's clothing and a decreased response to women. THE DEATH SCENE Autoerotic hanging victims are usually found by family members, making their deaths especially traumatic for the finders. The visual memory of the death scene becomes imprinted in the family member's mind forever. Impulsively, family members often hide the evidence of asphyxophilic deaths either out of embarrassment, or perceived social stigma. These death scene alterations make investigation and classification of the autoerotic death more difficult. However, some professionals that have investigated autoerotic death scenes in the past have little trouble recognizing the death scene as an accidental, sexual hanging. Researchers have identified the appearance of sexual activity in conjunction with the process of induced cerebral anoxia as the basic characteristics of most autoerotic death scenes. According to Hazelwood (1981) the characteristics of most death scenes are: 1. Evidence of asphyxia produced by strangulation either by ligature or hanging, in which the position of the body or presence of protective means such as padding about the neck, indicate that the death was not obviously intended. 2. Evidence of a physiological mechanism for obtaining or enhancing sexual arousal and dependent on either a self-rescue mechanism or the victim's judgment to discontinue its effects. 3. Evidence of solo sexual activity. 4. Evidence of sexual fantasy aids, props or pornography. 5. Evidence of prior dangerous autoerotic practice. 6. No apparent suicide intent. The circumstances and features of autoerotic deaths are not commonly known and, as a result, can be misrepresented as suicide or homicide. The fact that most autoerotic asphyxia victims are found alone in a secluded location, such as a locked bedroom, garage, or an isolated outdoor area, and the fact that the victim died of hanging, can lead investigators to classify the death as suicide. Common features at death scenes such as; a blindfold, a gag, physical restraints, and other bondage items have lead to mistaken suspicions of homicide. Educating law enforcement and medical professionals to identify the autoerotic death scene will help to accurately document these deaths as accidental. ETIOLOGY Families and friends trying to cope with an autoerotic asphyxia death are left with many questions about their loved one's bizarre sexual behavior. The task of answering these tough questions is usually left to law enforcement investigators or medical professionals who, most likely, have only limited explanation for the autoerotic practice. The most enigmatic question is: Why did he do it? To answer, it must first be understood that "abnormal sexual behavior" and "sexual perversions" are relative terms used to describe socially unacceptable or unlawful sexual practices. To the asphyxiator, his ritualistic hanging is a fixated and necessary sexuoerotic practice. The term sexual perversion, used to describe autoerotic asphyxiation, suggests a deliberate, volitional deviation from normal sexuality and that being offered the chance at normal genital intercourse, the asphyxiator willfully takes the path of abnormality. Nothing is further from the truth. In most cases, there is no sexual satisfaction from, or the ability to indulge in, normal sexual behavior. The asphyxiator is forced into abnormal behavior by the same forces that drive a normal man into normal sexual activity. Autoerotic asphyxia is probably the least understood of the paraphilias. There are many reasons this practice is so obscure. First, it is difficult to ascertain the number of practitioners of asphyxophilia due to the social stigma, lack of professional awareness, and few practitioners recorded experiences. Also, there have been many studies done on autoerotic death victims, studies which do not fully reveal past histories of the asphyxiators. Conversely, there are relatively few studies available on living practitioners. Mental health professionals mostly agree that paraphilias, or deviant sexual behaviors are generally thought to be caused by some form of disruption of the normal sexual development during adolescence. The asphyxiator may be compelled to engage in this practice as a result of arrested development during a stage of sexual development. In writings by Dr. Ernest Jones (1926) of sexual development, he states that during early adolescence, males go through the "autoerotic phase". During this phase, the adolescent has the tendency toward introversion and a richer life of secret fantasy, together with a preoccupation of self and the varying degrees of shyness and self-consciousness. A traumatic experience during this stage may cause dysregulation and disrupt the sexual development. Many theories have been suggested for the autoerotic asphyxial practice. The usual causative factors suggested are psychoanalytic. Saunders (1989) suggests several rationales for the practice, including guilt associated with masturbation, castration anxiety, and risk-taking/thrill-seeking in general. In two cases, childhood abuse was suggested as a possible etiological factor. They suggest that childhood abuse could result in self-defeating activity relieved by engaging in sexually euphoric behavior. Money (1989) suggested that autoerotic asphyxia is a sacrificial paraphilia. This type of behavior occurs in individuals who feel they must atone for their erotic behavior, thus pairing pleasure with threat or punishment. Psychoanalytic formulations have viewed victims of autoerotic death in terms of an eroticization of helplessness, weakness, and a threat to life, which is overcome through survival thus creating a sense of success. In the book, Autoerotic Fatalities (Dietz et. al., 1983) the authors suggest that the most common psychological processes underlying autoerotic asphyxia are the desire for the subjective experience of hypoxia, the acting out of a masochistic fantasy that includes being abused, tortured, or executed, and the desire to be sexually aroused through risk-taking. A patient interviewed in connection with the study done by Dr. Dietz illustrated these processes. The patient indicated that his autoerotic asphyxiation began at age twelve, though he could not recall how he first came to use it. He said that in the early years of his practice, he enjoyed the subjective experience of hypoxia and passing out, which was always associated with a fantasy that powerful women were doing this to him. Often he tied himself up or cross-dressed and fantasized that the women had done this to him as well. His history illustrates the elements of hypoxia-seeking and masochistic fantasies. In 1994, Friedrich and Gerber studied five adolescent male practitioners of autoerotic asphyxia. This is one of the few studies done on living practitioners. The sample of five living practitioners is, however, thought to be significantly skewed because of the insufficient number of practitioners studied, and because there was clinical referral of these cases for other presenting problems. The authors of this study understand that some teenagers may try autoerotic asphyxia and then move on with no clear reasons why. However, they believe that presenting the commonalties of these case histories will be useful in understanding the etiology of this paraphilia. Several characteristics were reported in the five boys studied. They include a history of choking, physical abuse, sexual abuse, other risk-taking behaviors, and pairing of sexual arousal with the choking experience. Their behavior was found to be ritualistic and compulsive and most likely the result of more significant etiological precursors. Physical and sexual abuse can be precursors to the abnormal sexual behavior. An important factor of abuse is dysregulation, including altered psychophysiology as well as a paired capacity for self-soothing. Persistent dysregulation can lead to chronic over-arousal and set the stage for repetitive, risk-taking behaviors driven possibly by the child's need to undo or master the trauma. While these theories are useful in explaining some autoerotic asphyxial behavior by paired-associate learning, and psychological processes, there still remains questions of how young males begin the practice. Why the asphyxiator develops this bizarre practice is mostly unknown. Do these individuals find the pain and humiliation of hanging stimulating, or are they masochistic, dealing out a degrading punishment to a victim whose simulated death they witness taking place before them? A 1990 study in Hawaii concluded, "In reality, little is known about why people start to asphyxiate themselves or how the practice becomes eroticized." It is, however, thought that many asphyxiators learn of the practice by word of mouth, sex manuals, medical books, pornographic literature, or detective magazines, as well as through the media. Another possibility is that asphyxiators begin the practice by accidental discovery or by self-generated experiences. INTERVENTION STRATEGIES Autoerotic asphyxia can be a devastating problem for practitioners, especially adolescents, their families and friends. From a public health perspective, the most concerning are the adolescent deaths. Most agree there is a need for intervention, however, there are many barriers to successful intervention. One is the difficulty in identifying practitioners. Because of the embarrassment or perceived social stigma, asphyxiators are not likely to visit a clinician for treatment. Also, for most practitioners, accidental hanging death is the first presenting sign of autoerotic asphyxiation. Although case studies on autoerotic death victims are useful, they shed little light on the psychological factors for starting the practice. Making it even more difficult, teens have the tendency to live for the present and not see the risks or consequences of their actions. They therefore are not likely to see their practices as problematic or life threatening, and thus not seek help. The few asphyxiators that seek professional help usually present different problems for their seeking clinical treatment. When asphyxophilia is diagnosed, clinicians can recommend drug therapy. This treatment is directed at substituting the hypoxic effects of hanging with drugs that cause hypoxic feelings and are less dangerous. However, this treatment has only limited potential. There is only a portion of asphyxiators whose single goal is the physical sensation of cerebral anoxia. These cases could be treated by prescribing medications such as amyl nitrate or lithium carbonate. For other asphyxiators, the purely physical sensation of anoxia is not the only source of sexual stimulation. In such cases, the hypoxia may merely be incidental to the sexual stimulation achieved by the act of self-strangulation or hanging. For those, education about sexual physiology and its legitimate enhancement through socially and physically acceptable means could have a preventative impact. In spite of the barriers, there are intervention strategies that are suggested. Education is thought to be the best chance at intervention. Uva (1995) suggests many different intervention strategies. One is: including the dangers of practicing autoerotic asphyxia in school sex education classes. Also suggested, is education for medical and law enforcement professionals about asphyxophilia and the need for accurate reporting, regardless of the social stigma. In addition to education, there is a need to support research aimed at identifying the risk factors and etiological factors that contribute to the autoerotic asphyxiation practice. This includes support for the identification of biomedical, behavioral and environmental risk factors and how they interact with age. The autoerotic death victim's family and friends must be offered counseling to understand and cope with the death of their loved one. Counseling can be provided by professionals dealing with the autoerotic asphyxia syndrome or through support/focus groups. Education should be directed at the various disciplines that may encounter the syndrome. This includes the clergy as well as law enforcement and medical professionals. Families often turn to their church to answer questions about their loved one's death. The clergy should be educated on autoerotic asphyxiation to help families of victims cope with the guilt and associated emotional trauma of the death. In addition to intervention efforts, efforts must be made to limit children's exposure to the syndrome. Risk-taking youth experimenting with their sexuality run a high risk of imitative practices. Limiting children's exposure to pornography should be strictly enforced. There is also a need to limit mass media exposure and coverage of the autoerotic asphyxia syndrome. Dr. Park Dietz co-author of Autoerotic Fatalities (Dietz et. al., 1983) has been invited many times to appear on television discussing the subject. He has refused every time because of his belief that the media is not a suitable medium for discussion of this syndrome, citing the high risk of imitative behavior. In fact, a show on autoerotic asphyxia was aired on May 10, 1988, against Dr. Dietz's advice. Since the airing, there have been two adolescent deaths attributed to the victim's viewing of the show. CONCLUSION The bizarre nature of an autoerotic asphyxiation death can leave a void in the lives of the surviving family and friends. When these deaths occur, victim's families and friends are left with questions about the bizarre practice of asphyxophilia. Studies of living practitioners and autoerotic death victims have suggested some psychological as well as physiological answers to the questions of why and how the practice starts. Many valid etiological theories have been put forth, however, each case is unique, and may not have clear etiological factors. Each family has the need to understand their loved one's behavior. Law enforcement and medical professionals should to be able to explain the autoerotic asphyxia syndrome without being judgmental or bias. They should be able to direct survivors to support groups in which families and friends can discuss their tragedy with others who have had similar experiences. Until there is an increased awareness of the dangerous practice of autoerotic asphyxiation, the untimely and tragic death of adolescents and young adults will continue to occur. 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Uva, “Autoerotic Asphyxiation in the United States”, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 40 (July 1995) p 579. 42. P. Dietz, “Television Inspired Autoerotic Asphyxiation”, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 34 (May, 1989) p 528. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 20:50:19 -0300 From: Pablo Pettis To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Why? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu INXS came 3 times to Argentina (really a lot!). Every time they came I listened from people that interviewed them that they were people to be wished very good luck in their life. I envied Michael 'cos he'd been boyfriend of so preety girls (Helena Chistensen) for example. I've always listened their music as a sane one (not histerical rock or depressive, for example). In January of 1991 I saw them live here, it was a very nice show. I have to recognize that I didn't like their last albums (may be INXS in 90's). Well, that's life...! PD: sorry very much 'cos yesterday I sent an unsubscribe msg to the list. I've been very silly though it can happen to anyone. -- Pablo Luis Pettis Buenos Aires, Argentina E-mail: PabloPettis@usa.net Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:53:58 +1100 From: Steve To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Dogs In Space Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Firstly, i would like to offer my condolances to everyone who loves INXS and especially MH. INXS have been the greatest influence in my life. I can remember listenening to The Swing when i was about 9 years old and when old enough bought ever album. I am devestated by this news like i am sure the rest of you are..... I live in Sydney Australia and my brother and his friends personally know the band members...... The music, the inspiration, the sex appeal, the lyrics, that voice...how could that ever be replaced....????? And what about the peace sign we would so often see..... It is a sad time for us all....i wait in inticipation for the time when the music once again lifts me..... Anyway, I am trying to find a copy of the movie "Dogs In Space". I would like to have something a little different to remember Michael. If anyone could help me i would be greatful. Thanks in advance Steve From: "Lenore Mc Feeley" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:10:05 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I also had flowers sent to the hotel I live in America I could not be there. Your poem was beautiflul it brought tears to my eyes I will print it up and keep it with my cherieshed items of Michael thank you Lenore spider69@erols.com X-Sender: pwyatt@dca.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:04:31 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Patricia Wyatt Subject: [INXS] I'm Just A Man Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Tony- I am playing I'm Just a Man right now so please join me and play it! It is heart breaking but good. Glenn - Your poem is beautiful. Thank you for going to the hotel and taking flowers. I feel like you represent all of us who can't get there. Sherrianne- I look forward to your page. It is wonderful you have the composure to put it together. I hope the rest of the guys know how much we love them!! Patty From: "steve" To: Subject: [INXS] tribute page Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 20:03:43 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu another Michael tribute page is up and has a wonderful song there that helped me out....... www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/8328/mike.htm Hope it helps all of you too......... steve From: "Lenore Mc Feeley" To: Subject: [INXS] aol Instant messanger Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:15:23 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello all Anyone out there who has AOL instant messenger I always have mine up my registered name is spiderinxs, if you put me on you list and e mail with your reg name when ever we go on the computer we can instantly talk to each other I always have my on when I am on the computer. If you don't have it go to the www.aol.com and download it and e mail me back with the name. see ya Lenore spider69@erols.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 17:43:16 -0700 From: Steve Bringe Organization: Summit Minerals To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Objective reports Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey all, Just thought you might like the URL for some straight-forward news, rather than the conjecture-filled sluff most sites are pumping out about Hutch: http://www.smh.com.au/daily/index.html Take care, Steve -- ______________________________________________________ Summit Minerals - Steve and Susan Bringe Albuquerque, NM - Fine Minerals and Online Auction summit1@flash.net - summit2@flash.net http://www.flash.net/~summit1 ______________________________________________________ Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 17:38:51 -0800 From: Steve Burnette To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] One Positive Note Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello everyone, I would like to wish all the best to all the fans on this list and especially to Michael's friends and family. I was extremely shocked Friday night when I recieved several calls from my friends about the deaf. I remember meeting him at the "Everything" video shoot and he could not have been nicer. If there is anything positive about this tragic occurrence is that it is bringing attention back to INXS. I was extremely upset this past year of the music industry ignoring "Elegantly Wasted". I kept thinking, do these people know the part that INXS plays in rock history. They kept getting ignored. I was glad and surprised to see everyone think back of what INXS meant to rock history. I have yet to hear a single bad thing about the band or Michael himself. I hate to see the band end the way it did but atleast I know many people now agree with me that INXS played a major role in the history of rock. Love to you all. Late, Steve Burnette X-Sender: ez075825@peseta.ucdavis.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 16:18:41 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mike Chen Subject: [INXS] my farewell to Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well, I think the numbness of this all is finally gone and reality has set in. I've gone out, enjoyed life again, gotten my mind off of it. I felt that there had to be a sense of closure, though. Playing guitar along with INXS has brought me great joy and today I put on searching and I'm Just a Man and played loud along with them. It felt cleansing. Those songs ended but I kept going, playing a huge medley of whatever INXS song I knew of (and there was a lot), just playing riffs and chord progressions, sometimes singing, sometimes just playing and did this for about 10 minutes and somehow this made me feel better. I ended purpously with Never Tear Us Apart going into I'm Just A Man, said a few words to myself and Michael if somehow he is listening and put my guitar down. After that, I found myself able to listen to the happier INXS songs, like EW and Heaven Sent, without just feeling empty, those songs had some joy again. And that really is what I need with my last midterms and finals coming up. So, as horrible as this whole incident is, I felt a cleansing and a release that put a bit of closure on it. I hope everyone who is still feeling pain from this finds the one thing that can give them a release too, whether it be crying, playing music, writing, drawing, or just listening to music. I can listen to the boys again and remember the good times, not the bad ones, again. Thanks everyone for listening to my long posts. From: CVaughn944@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:22:08 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael's death Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I've been on the list for a while now, except for a few weeks where I had computer problems ... I'm just sorry that this terrible tragedy is the reason for my first post. > I just yelled out WHAT and i was dumb-founded for the rest of the drive home.I > guess i am like the rest of you on the list still can't believe it. My reaction was just like Kevin's... I first heard the news yesterday afternoon and like everyone else was completely in shock. It felt like a bad dream but now I'm starting to realize that this isn't something I'm gonna wake up from. It's only now, a day later as I'm listening to all my INXS cds over and over, and reading everyone's reactions to Michael's death, that it's starting to sink in that he's really gone. I just can't believe it!! Why????? I've loved INXS ever since I first heard of them, right after Listen Like Thieves came out. Their music was so intelligent and uplifting, it just grabbed me immediately, like no other music had done before (or has since). I never had the opportunity to meet Michael in person, but I still feel like I've lost a dear friend. For those of you who actually knew him I can only imagine how devastating this must be for you. I only wish that he were able to read all of our thoughts now, how we all were touched by him in some way, but of course it's too late... Im starting to cry again which makes it kinda hard to type so must go... My prayers are with his family and friends, his little daughter, Paula, the band members and all of you. Goodbye Michael, you will be loved and missed always. Chris From: sue@mdc.net (sue) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Re: STATEMENT BY FORMER INXS MANAGER CM MURPHY Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 03:29:44 GMT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I found this statement by Chris Murphy in alt.music.inxs >The following is a statement sent to all media and posted to this newsgroup: > > >We act for CM Murphy, former manager of INXS and we have been inundated >with requests for a statement or interview regarding the passing of >Michael Hutchence. > >Mr Murphy prefers not to be interviewed or otherwise comment but is >passing on the following statement. > >________ > >"Michael Hutchence and INXS made an immense impact on my and my family's >life. A piece of our hearts was sliced away yesterday on the news of >Michael's death. > >"I will always remember vividly the night Michael and I sat up into the >wee hours of the morning in some strange hotel somewher in the world, >philosophising on when it would be that a generation‹with thought to all >people and the planet‹would take charge of politics. > >The sad thing is we calculated that‹although we would be grandparents by >then‹we would still be alive to see the change." > >CM Murphy >MMA Communications >Former Manager of INXS > >_________ > >Though we appreciate the media's interest, neither our company‹IMMEDIA! >PR‹ myself or our client Mr Murphy wish to comment further. > >Thank you for your understanding and there is no need to contact us for >further details. > > > >PHIL TRIPP >Managing Partner‹IMMEDIA! PR > >-- >_/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ >_/ PHIL TRIPP IMMEDIA! SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA _/ >_/ Email: tripp@immedia.com.au Home Page http://www.immedia.com.au _/ >_/ Mail address: 20 Hordern Street Newtown NSW 2042 AUSTRALIA _/ >_/ Phone (02) 9557 7766 FAX:(02) 9557 7788 Mobile (041) 226667 _/ >_/ Creators of the Australasian Music Industry Directories and _/ >_/ Australian Sports Industry Directory. Home of IMMEDIA! PR _/ >_/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ -- Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 18:55:23 -0700 (MST) X-Sender: rocwid@mailhost.primenet.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Linda Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 03:24 PM 11/23/97 -0800, you wrote: >John A. Vink wrote: > >> >I have heard on the news here in Sydney that the media are now saying M.H. >> >was a heavy drug user and into kinky sex and they are saying his death was >> >due to a S & M session gone wrong. >> >> I've come up with this conclusion on my own. I can't believe it could be >> suicide. I can't imagine what he would be thinking to make it all go away >> like this. I've heard stories before that asphixiation during orgasm >> heightens the experience, and that sometimes things go bad. (See the movie >> "Rising Sun"). > >I pretty much agree. This wasn't a depressed person, ala Kurt Cobain. I put >"autoerotic asphyxiation" into a search engine and this is what I came up with: Oddly enough, this also crossed my mind. I wonder if we'll ever know the official cause of death, or will it always be a question. I am still finding it hard to believe that Michael was to the point of suicide, but I didn't know him closely, or even at all for that matter. Based on the little bit I have heard so far, he didn't seem to be depressed to that point. Oh well...thanks for the info. And, for whatever reason he died, or whatever method, however...it's all irrelevent. He's dead. That's the important thing. Linda Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 20:52:35 -0600 From: Kozak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Neil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Neil is out of town for the weekend and will be back tonight. He was shattered as we all are, but I'm sure he'll be back tonight and be in touch. Take care, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: Minbari@concentric.net Subject: [INXS] regrets from a fan To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:02:44 -0500 (EST) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi everyone, I'm new here, and under very sad circumstances I make my first post. I discovered Inxs, Michael in particular, around 88. I fell instantly in love with the music, and Michael too. I couldn't buy enough cds, videos, posters, etc. My teenage years were filled with Inxs music. They made me happy like only a handful of bands have before. Upon hearing the news about Michael, I felt a great loss; I never met him, or even saw the band perform. It seemed everytime I tried something came up, and to be honest, I'd lost interest in them somewhat. I still loved the music, but other things took top priority. I regret not having seen them perform, I regret not having met Michael, but most of all, I regret leaving their music behind thinking I was "over" Inxs. We all have such little time here on earth and life is precious. I am sad to see Michael's end so tragically. I almost hesitated to post here; I don't want to give the impression I'm renewing my interest now that his death has occured; I've always thought they were great even when I didn't listen much. I envy the fans that have followed the group more closely than I, and I regret not remembering what it was that drew me to the band in the first place. I am devastated that it took this tragedy to remind me. I love you Michael, and always will. I'm sorry it happened this way. I read each post and greive with all of you. Alia Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 20:56:11 -0600 From: Mystify To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I know someone has mentioned this before, but I hope you fans in OZ will keep the rest of us updated as to whats happening over there. And please let us know when the funeral will be. Obviously most of us will not be there to attend, but wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, I'd like to observe a few moments of silence at the time of his funeral. I want to say goodbye to him as he's being laid to rest. Good night sweet Michael. I will miss you so. Amy Lynne X-Sender: mistress_k@pop3.friend.ly.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:01:43 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mistress Kelly Subject: [INXS] Rock loses consummate star X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id WAA02581 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Monday 24 November 1997 Rock loses consummate star By CAROLINE OVERINGTON, Sydney Michael Hutchence had been dead for two hours when his body was found hanging from the door of room 524 at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotel in Double Bay on Saturday. New South Wales police confirmed yesterday that Hutchence had made a telephone call to a "family friend", believed to be a young woman from Bellevue Hill, between 9am and 9.30am on the day of his death. A police source said Hutchence arranged to have a late breakfast with the woman and she agreed to meet him at the hotel. When she arrived and knocked at the door there was no response. The woman left a note for Hutchence and left the hotel. She has told police that, during their phone conversation, the rock star's voice sounded "normal", neither distressed nor angry. Hutchence's body was found by a hotel maid, soon after midday. Inspector Dennis Smith, of the Rose Bay police, said he was "very comfortable" that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Michael Hutchence flew from his home in London to Sydney at 11pm last Tuesday. He checked into the Ritz-Carlton alone, and was allocated room 524, a lavish suite, with a view of Sydney Harbor. INXS recently released their 10th studio album, Elegantly Wasted, and were scheduled to perform for teenagers with drug and alcohol problems at the Ted Noffs Foundation in Randwick today. This free and private concert was to be followed by a national tour of small pubs and clubs, starting in Wollongong, about an hour south of Sydney, on Wednesday. When Hutchence arrived in Sydney, he was immediately invited to attend the opening of Sydney's new casino, Star City, on Friday night. He decided instead to have a quiet meal with his father, Kel Hutchence, and his stepmother at The Taste of India, a popular restaurant in Edgecliff, about five minutes drive from the Ritz-Carlton. The restaurant was yesterday the scene of media attention as the owner, Ms Lola Crossingham, and the manager, Ms Ashley Notani, allowed photographs to be taken of the Hutchence table, and the bill he paid - $142.65, plus a $10 tip. Ms Crossingham also released details of Hutchence's "last supper": pappadums, cucumber yoghurt, Bengal beer, mango chicken, rice, nan bread. Ms Notani said she had seated Hutchence and his father at a window table at about 7.45pm. The mood, Ms Notani said, was warm and relaxed. Hutchence had only nibbled at his food, and chainsmoked through dinner, but he had kissed Ms Notani on the lips, and bared part of his belly when a staff member suggested he eat more. The restaurant's assistant manager, Ms Susan Murtagh, told journalists that, at one point in the evening, Hutchence's father had placed his hand over that of his famous son and asked if everything was all right. Conflicting reports suggest that Hutchence replied either by simply shrugging his shoulders, or said "Dad, I'm fine." The Flavor of India yesterday refused to take several bookings for the "Hutchence table". Hutchence left the restaurant at about 10.30pm, and returned to the Ritz-Carlton, where he had several drinks in the hotel bar. Tanya Turnball, 29, of Sydney, and Tamara Brachmanis, 26, of Manly, said they had shared a lift with Hutchence at the hotel, and he was relaxed and happy. At about 11pm, they saw him again, this time chatting with the actress Kym Wilson and her boyfriend, Christopher Stollery. He left the bar alone, and returned to his hotel room. Staff at the hotel have confirmed that there were several calls for room service during the night. Hutchence made at least one telephone call on the morning of his death. At 11.55am, hotel staff tried to wake the rock star by telephone. When this failed, a maid was sent up to the room. She used a spare keycard to open the door but there was resistance. She forced it, and found Hutchence dead, hanging by a leather belt. Police arrived at the scene at 12.30pm, by which time news of the death was already starting to leak to the media. At 1pm, a police officer left the hotel and drove to the ABC studios in Gore Hill, where other members of INXS were waiting for Hutchence. It was here that guitarists Tim Farriss and Gary Beers were told that their front man was dead. Another of the Farriss brothers, John, joined the band soon afterwards. At around the same time, Hutchence's father, Kel, and his wife, were told of the death and asked to identify the body. By 2pm, both Hutchence's name, and the suspected cause of death by hanging, had been reported on radio in Sydney and the streets around the Ritz-Carlton were filled with police and news cars. Hutchence's girlfriend, Ms Paula Yates,the mother of his only child, was informed of the death at 2.30pm Australian time (3.30am in London). She boarded a plane bound for Sydney at 6am yesterday, and is expected this morning. Ms Yates had, in any case, been expected to visit Australia with Hutchence for the summer. It was rumored in Sydney this week that she had been invited to take over the radio spot vacated by Wendy Harmer, who is expecting a baby on Christmas Day. By 3pm, the death of Hutchence had been reported on television, but still not confirmed by police, family or the hotel. Hutchence's body was removed from the hotel in a white, police panel van at 4.20pm. An investigation into the cause of death will start today. HOME | THE NEWS | BUSINESS | SPORT | COMPUTERS | CLASSIFIEDS | FAIRFAX RESEARCH | SUBSCRIPTIONS Published by The Age Online Pty Ltd ACN 069 962 885 ©1997 David Syme & Co Ltd From: INXSBABE@aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:25:30 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Tour Question? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The last date they played was Pittsburgh, Pa on Sept. 27. I think that's the last one they did anyway. I was there. It was a great show. Nice venue. Karen X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:26:16 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] Hanging confirmed Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have just heard, second hand, that the autopsy confirmed, Michael died as a result of hanging. Someone in Aus. might want to confirm this. For those of you who don't know, he was found naked, hanging from a belt suspended from the top hinge of a door (the hinge thing that automatically shuts doors). Sorry about the depressing details Tony X-Sender: mistress_k@pop3.friend.ly.net Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:01:43 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Mistress Kelly Subject: [INXS] Rock loses consummate star X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id WAA25891 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Monday 24 November 1997 Rock loses consummate star By CAROLINE OVERINGTON, Sydney Michael Hutchence had been dead for two hours when his body was found hanging from the door of room 524 at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotel in Double Bay on Saturday. New South Wales police confirmed yesterday that Hutchence had made a telephone call to a "family friend", believed to be a young woman from Bellevue Hill, between 9am and 9.30am on the day of his death. A police source said Hutchence arranged to have a late breakfast with the woman and she agreed to meet him at the hotel. When she arrived and knocked at the door there was no response. The woman left a note for Hutchence and left the hotel. She has told police that, during their phone conversation, the rock star's voice sounded "normal", neither distressed nor angry. Hutchence's body was found by a hotel maid, soon after midday. Inspector Dennis Smith, of the Rose Bay police, said he was "very comfortable" that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Michael Hutchence flew from his home in London to Sydney at 11pm last Tuesday. He checked into the Ritz-Carlton alone, and was allocated room 524, a lavish suite, with a view of Sydney Harbor. INXS recently released their 10th studio album, Elegantly Wasted, and were scheduled to perform for teenagers with drug and alcohol problems at the Ted Noffs Foundation in Randwick today. This free and private concert was to be followed by a national tour of small pubs and clubs, starting in Wollongong, about an hour south of Sydney, on Wednesday. When Hutchence arrived in Sydney, he was immediately invited to attend the opening of Sydney's new casino, Star City, on Friday night. He decided instead to have a quiet meal with his father, Kel Hutchence, and his stepmother at The Taste of India, a popular restaurant in Edgecliff, about five minutes drive from the Ritz-Carlton. The restaurant was yesterday the scene of media attention as the owner, Ms Lola Crossingham, and the manager, Ms Ashley Notani, allowed photographs to be taken of the Hutchence table, and the bill he paid - $142.65, plus a $10 tip. Ms Crossingham also released details of Hutchence's "last supper": pappadums, cucumber yoghurt, Bengal beer, mango chicken, rice, nan bread. Ms Notani said she had seated Hutchence and his father at a window table at about 7.45pm. The mood, Ms Notani said, was warm and relaxed. Hutchence had only nibbled at his food, and chainsmoked through dinner, but he had kissed Ms Notani on the lips, and bared part of his belly when a staff member suggested he eat more. The restaurant's assistant manager, Ms Susan Murtagh, told journalists that, at one point in the evening, Hutchence's father had placed his hand over that of his famous son and asked if everything was all right. Conflicting reports suggest that Hutchence replied either by simply shrugging his shoulders, or said "Dad, I'm fine." The Flavor of India yesterday refused to take several bookings for the "Hutchence table". Hutchence left the restaurant at about 10.30pm, and returned to the Ritz-Carlton, where he had several drinks in the hotel bar. Tanya Turnball, 29, of Sydney, and Tamara Brachmanis, 26, of Manly, said they had shared a lift with Hutchence at the hotel, and he was relaxed and happy. At about 11pm, they saw him again, this time chatting with the actress Kym Wilson and her boyfriend, Christopher Stollery. He left the bar alone, and returned to his hotel room. Staff at the hotel have confirmed that there were several calls for room service during the night. Hutchence made at least one telephone call on the morning of his death. At 11.55am, hotel staff tried to wake the rock star by telephone. When this failed, a maid was sent up to the room. She used a spare keycard to open the door but there was resistance. She forced it, and found Hutchence dead, hanging by a leather belt. Police arrived at the scene at 12.30pm, by which time news of the death was already starting to leak to the media. At 1pm, a police officer left the hotel and drove to the ABC studios in Gore Hill, where other members of INXS were waiting for Hutchence. It was here that guitarists Tim Farriss and Gary Beers were told that their front man was dead. Another of the Farriss brothers, John, joined the band soon afterwards. At around the same time, Hutchence's father, Kel, and his wife, were told of the death and asked to identify the body. By 2pm, both Hutchence's name, and the suspected cause of death by hanging, had been reported on radio in Sydney and the streets around the Ritz-Carlton were filled with police and news cars. Hutchence's girlfriend, Ms Paula Yates,the mother of his only child, was informed of the death at 2.30pm Australian time (3.30am in London). She boarded a plane bound for Sydney at 6am yesterday, and is expected this morning. Ms Yates had, in any case, been expected to visit Australia with Hutchence for the summer. It was rumored in Sydney this week that she had been invited to take over the radio spot vacated by Wendy Harmer, who is expecting a baby on Christmas Day. By 3pm, the death of Hutchence had been reported on television, but still not confirmed by police, family or the hotel. Hutchence's body was removed from the hotel in a white, police panel van at 4.20pm. An investigation into the cause of death will start today. HOME | THE NEWS | BUSINESS | SPORT | COMPUTERS | CLASSIFIEDS | FAIRFAX RESEARCH | SUBSCRIPTIONS Published by The Age Online Pty Ltd ACN 069 962 885 ©1997 David Syme & Co Ltd To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:45:37 -0500 Subject: [INXS] they say it was an accident X-Juno-Line-Breaks: 1-13 From: rmcmann@juno.com (McMann) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I got this off of WIRE the U2 mailing list-I don't know what to think either. CNN 11/23/97 - UPDATED 5:32 PM Rocker Michael Hutchence did not commit suicide, British TV and tabloids said Sunday. The 37-year-old INXS lead singer, who was found dead Saturday hanging from a door in his Sydney, Australia, hotel room with a belt around his neck, was the victim of a solo sex act (called autoerotic asphyxiation) that went wrong, London's Sunday Express and other media outlets reported. A preliminary official explanation of the cause of death is expected Monday. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:58:12 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Neil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Patricia Wyatt wrote: > > Do we know that Neil is okay? I know he said he would be away from the web > page for a while but he hasn't posted at all. Please reassure me if youare > in touch with him. Thanks so much for thinking of me, Patty. Well, I'm back in town -- and I'm happy that I left in retrospect -- it did me a lot of good to spend time with a close friend of mine. My shock at the news two nights ago has given way to just profound sadness at what could have driven him to do such a thing. Although the cause of death is still disputed, it's simply tragic whatever the final judgement. I was sitting in my friend's house yesterday flipping channels in the afternoon, and there was Michael singing at the Hard Rock Live performance on VH-1. I tried watching, but it was just too sad -- I don't think I'm quite ready to pop in any INXS music right about now, though listening to Searching on Friday night really helped make sense of a lot of the confusion and shock in my mind. I have literally about 800 emails to wade through, so I'll probably keep a low profile for the next day or so. I also want to make a proper tribute to Michael, but I'm not sure I'll have the time. For better or for worse, time waits for no man -- it's back to school tomorrow (Tony -- good luck on the thesis. I know how hard it will be to finish up now.) Also, thanks to all of you for writing all of the moving emails and tributes to the List -- I've only read a handful so far, but they were all so touching and beautiful, and have really helped me to make sense of this tragedy. Take care everyone, neil -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html From: natalie.sherlock@hr-m.b-m.defence.gov.au X-Lotus-FromDomain: DIMAN To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:51:48 +1000 Subject: [INXS] Hutch - RIP Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu (Embedded image moved to file: PIC30404.PCX) (subscript: This mail has been forwarded to you from the desk of) N a t a l i e S h e r l o c k From: Natalie Sherlock@DIMAN on 24/11/97 15:51 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu cc: Subject: Hutch - RIP Like everyone else here on the list, I am in total shock and disbelief over the death of our beloved Michael. When I first heard, I just sat there staring at the TV saying F..K, F..K, F..K. My brother was in tears. I had purchased the tickets for the Melbourne concerts for him for his birthday. All I wanted to do was come into work so I could access the computer to be able to talk to all of you. I really needed to talk to someone who would understand. So in order to console myself, I got out my INXS scrapbook, and just cried over it. It has been my therapy. Then I remembered a flower I got from Michael at my 1st INXS concert (Sept 85). I just held it, and remembered my lovely Michael. No-one can ever replace such a beautiful, charismatic and enigmatic man. My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans on this sad occasion. I hope you receive as much smypathy as I have been. Many people here at work and old friends have been contacting me to see how I have been coping. The only thing that is really peeving me off is the media reports. On Melbourne Triple M they have been talking about this tradegy, however just last week they were barely talking about the band and the upcoming tour. It's just so...........................................Arrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhhhhh. Michael, you will live in my heart (and on my CD player) always and forever, Nats Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:25:51 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: James Hutchins Subject: Re: [INXS] (not INXS) Netscape java-enabled Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Everyone... Go to "Welcome to INXS" and click on the link to the Live chat. It's another ParaChat site. So it's 8:20pm(PST), LET's GET TO IT! http://www.netwiz.net/~jhutch/inxs/inxs.html Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:49:43 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS Mailing List Subject: [INXS] Current News Report Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just read the following on ABC News' site: As friends and fans continued to mourn Australian rock legend Michael Hutchence, a police detective said his sudden death in an exclusive Sydney hotel was a straight case of suicide. Hutchence died Saturday of asphyxiation, hanging himself with a belt tied to his hotel room door, the detective told the domestic news agency Australian Associated Press. The detective, speaking on condition of anonymity, said London newspaper reports that the INXS lead singer had accidentally choked himself during a sex game were untrue. -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:55:35 +1100 From: Steve To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Tour Question? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu INXSBABE@aol.com wrote: > The last date they played was Pittsburgh, Pa on Sept. 27. I think that's the > last one they did anyway. I was there. It was a great show. Nice venue. > > Karen > the last show of INXS....would swap seeing that for anything........ Steve From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Michael Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:24:48 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Amy...I heard your song on the radio this morning and though of you...hope you are doing ok. Diane ---------- From: Mystify[SMTP:mystify@ic.mankato.mn.us] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 9:56 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael I know someone has mentioned this before, but I hope you fans in OZ will keep the rest of us updated as to whats happening over there. And please let us know when the funeral will be. Obviously most of us will not be there to attend, but wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, I'd like to observe a few moments of silence at the time of his funeral. I want to say goodbye to him as he's being laid to rest. Good night sweet Michael. I will miss you so. Amy Lynne From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Dogs In Space Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:28:37 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Steve, I just found the Dogs in Space for the least expensive yet. Look at www.reel.com they sell new/used video...I know they have a VHS version for like 67.50...not sure, but can you play VHS in Oz? I have seen it for 79.00US and 85.US (apx) I found it by searching "Michael Hutchence" in Yahoo and went from there..Dogs in Space showed 4 locations to find it....good luck Diane ---------- From: Steve[SMTP:kombi@nectar.com.au] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 6:53 PM To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Dogs In Space Firstly, i would like to offer my condolances to everyone who loves INXS and especially MH. INXS have been the greatest influence in my life. I can remember listenening to The Swing when i was about 9 years old and when old enough bought ever album. I am devestated by this news like i am sure the rest of you are..... I live in Sydney Australia and my brother and his friends personally know the band members...... The music, the inspiration, the sex appeal, the lyrics, that voice...how could that ever be replaced....????? And what about the peace sign we would so often see..... It is a sad time for us all....i wait in inticipation for the time when the music once again lifts me..... Anyway, I am trying to find a copy of the movie "Dogs In Space". I would like to have something a little different to remember Michael. If anyone could help me i would be greatful. Thanks in advance Steve Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:45:23 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Tribute Page Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Okay, I got the first three pages up but I'm not done the rest and there is a lot to do. I just wanted you guys to get a feel for what I'm doing and to let you preview it because I trust your judgements. I still need all your memories, stories, pictures, whatever you have that you want put up. Thanx Jay for use of the pictures, I will credit your page with them. I also need more tribute page links. Anyway, please check out the beginning and tell me what you think, privately. The Address is: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/hutch.html That address will change when everything is finished. Take care all, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 01:09:26 -0500 From: David Dresser Organization: DD Industries To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Confirmed Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu It was just confirmed on Triple M (Sydney Radio station) that Michael has died from hanging. They have not confirmed whether or not it was suicide or accidental. This is not my preferred posting, but I know we all want answers. David X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] bit of news Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:24:42 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu In a way I feel the same way as Tony...I have only listened to INXS on the tv/radio...I also can't quite bring myself to play it on my own. My head is swarming with different riffs and I have played certain tracs off other bands albums that make me think of all this, but just can't or don't want to play it on my own yet...soon I think Diane ---------- From: Stazya[SMTP:stazya@wt.net] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 6:23 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] bit of news At 08:44 AM 11/24/97 +1000, you wrote: >I so much want to play my INXS music, but I feel guilty every time I go to >do so. Just a Man has been programmed in on my stereo for about 40 hours >know, but I haven't played it yet, perhaps today when I get home from uni. Play it Tony - there's no reason to be guilty at all. Play them all. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:15:15 -0800 From: Nick Organization: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - MIS Department To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Lucky to have the list Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu To all of you on the list. Thank you. It has been a lousy weekend to say the least. I went in to the weekend having 3 passions in life, my family/girlfriend, photographing trains, and INXS. I leave the weekend with only 2. It is depressing to say the least. But.......It has been this list, the over 220 emails from you guys, and the lucky fact that my girlfriend was in town that have gotten me through this. Here in the US we will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. As it sounds, it's a time to be thankful. I intend to be thankful that my family is well and that my life is going well. I wish that I could be thankful that INXS was around, but that won't be happening. I know that we do indeed grieve for us that our left, not the dead. Michael's in a better place now. However, sadness is a human fact. I'm just glad that you guys are here to be able to go through this with. It used to be that the names on the list were ones that I recognized. I now realize the world class human beings that are behind those screen names. I'm not sure where we go from here, but I'm glad you all were here when this new direction started. Life goes on. Nick From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Re: MH - tribute, pix, news, your feelings Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:02:44 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Again, is it me or does it seem that the radio/tv tributes just aren't enough? I had the Sunday flashback on and they dedicated it to INXS. The DJ kept going on about all the albums, videos, sold out large stadiums, awards.... How come INXS wasn't promoted like this while they were touring the US? Why does it take a death to get the airplay they deserve? Man! In one way I don't want to hear it on the radio and in another I keep searching for more. Diane ---------- From: Sue[SMTP:sue@mdc.net] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 5:17 AM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Re: MH - tribute, pix, news, your feelings at 06:08 PM 11/23/97 +1100, imail@thei.aust.com said: > Dear friends, > >I don't really want to say a great deal right now. Michael and the band >have touched my life as music writer for 20 years - since the very >beginning. THE iZINE (http://www.thei.aust.com/music2/splatdex.html) has a >full index of news, the front pages in Sydney, the band's statement and a >2000-word tribute online. We will continue to update regularly. If you have >something to say and would like to see it online we'll add a fan tribute >page and run them all. Email us at imail@thei.aust.com and put My Tribute >in the subject box and we'll get them online as soon as we can. Maybe it's just because I'm still shocked about Michael's death and am not quite focused yet, but, is anyone else besides me getting sick of these online mags joining our mailing list to promote their sites and have us send our tributes in? I'm not referring to people with personal homepages - this is for places like this site. Where the hell were these magazines when Michael was alive and trying to promote his music. How often did we see these sites do nothing put print stories about his personal life and not the music. Maybe I'm in a minority here but I wish they would leave us alone and let us support each other the way we have been. -- Sue sue@mdc.net http://www.mdc.net/~sue Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:50:45 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: James Hutchins Subject: Re: [INXS] No More Rhyme Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi everyone... I feel the same as you Archie. I feel so much built up inside and I'm not sure when it is all going to blurt out. I also broke down when I was at work when "Don't Change" came on the radio. The DJ said after it was over "that song is actually sad to listen to in light of what has happened". He was right... INXS was so important to me... it sounds silly to average non-INXS fan, but their music offered so much. It was also part of my life growing up.. got me into music... led me into love and life. I'm lost in my thoughts now. It's great to know there are others out there who see the same things... Take care everyone.. James Hutchins >Hi fellow INXS fans, > > Just like all of you I am still in shock as to what happened, but unlike >most of you my tears won't seem to flow. I feel them swelling up in my eyes >but they won't come out! Ugh! > > Anyway, the last time I saw INXS in concert was this past July -- 4th row. >Previously I saw them (X tour) and my friend and I sat way in the back! > > Wow, I still can't believe it. None of my friends and family called me >about Michael's death. I wish I had someone to talk to... > >-- >Archie Medrano (amedrano@euclid.ucsd.edu) >(http://euclid.ucsd.edu/~amedrano/) > Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 01:15:07 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: Rex , inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Re: A greater loss than I expected. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Rex, What a fantastic tribute to the band! I'm CC'ing this message to the INXS email list, so that the hundreds of devoted INXS fans there can read your wonderful message. -neil Rex wrote: > > Greetings, all. I'm writing this especially for those of you who are fans > of INXS and who are shocked at the death of Michael Hutchence, and also to > pay some sort of tribute to the man. I've been an INXS fan since about > 1985, Listen Like Thieves was one of the first records I specifically went > to the store to buy, and even though I've been somewhat disappointed with > INXS' output since Welcome to Wherever You Are, I still consider myself a > fan and in fact have often found myself listening to Elegantly Wasted just > to revel in the fact that it is new INXS material even if I don't > especially like many of the songs. > > For many years I considered The Swing my favorite album of all-time. Even > though that has been surpassed, I still consider it my favorite dance-pop > album. As often as I've heard it, I still think Kick is a milestone. I > remember when Need You Tonight came out, I followed the Billboard charts > each week to watch its ascent to #1 and celebrated when it topped the > charts by overplaying it for days and chanting along with "Mediate." I > remember my dismay when "Devil Inside" only reached #2 because of > Aerosmith's god-awful "Angel" (I remember this so clearly because of the > "Angel" vs. "Devil" concept.) I also can't help but think about my > momentary irritation when I was waiting for MTV to play "Heaven Sent" (I > hadn't yet heard the song) and when they finally did, the video was almost > unwatchable. That irritation quickly turned to amusement when I realized > INXS were basically kissing-off all the critics who referred to them as a > video band. > > When I woke up this morning and first heard the news about MH's death, I > thought it was a joke, mainly because it seems so many people who used to > like the band have been able to do nothing but laugh at them and insult > them ever since the outbreak of grunge, the rehash of punk, and now the > "electronica" hype. Soon, though, after checking a few news sources, I > realized that the unthinkable was true and that the man who was one of my > first heroes in rock music was now dead, and for no apparent reason at > all. > > The truth of the matter is that INXS were/are one of the rare bands whose > main goal was to delight and please their audience. Not only were the > band constantly touring to show their fans a big part of what they were > all about, but their records were consistently upbeat and fun, ultimately > sophisticated, often adventurous, and never pretentious or arty in the > worst sense of the word. Their music was genuine; MH didn't sing to stuff > his ideologies down other throats, and he didn't have to try to make his > words mean something. He sang with such conviction that *anything* he > sang sounded important. He sang about feelings and situations to which we > could all relate, without having to pretend that we are something we are > not. MH seemed to love the jet-set rock-and-roll lifestyle and we gave it > to him, just for doing what he did. > > My support for INXS wasn't always consistent: there was a time shortly > after the release of X when I felt they were losing their "significance" > in my life and I even considered selling some of the albums. But the > beauty in that situation is that in 1992 they came back with an album > (WtWYA) that for some reason pulled me back into the world of INXS. It > was then that I realized that this solid band had the potential to always > bounce back and surprise me with their output. Perhaps this is why I > bought Elegantly Wasted on the day of its release in spite of the bad > reviews and the fact that I disliked Full Moon, Dirty Hearts. I knew > that, without warning, INXS could release an electrifying record and seem > "significant" to me once again. Now that chance is gone. I can't count > down the days till the next INXS album, hoping that it impresses me the > way so many of their past albums have. > > My heart goes out to Paula and Tiger, to Tim, Andrew, Jon, Kirk, and > Garry, but most of all to other INXS fans who are feeling this loss and > can't seem to find anyone who shares their grief. If there is an INXS > mailing list out there, I ask that some kind person copy this message and > forward it onto the list. And if there are other INXS/MH fans out there > who have something to say, please e-mail me or post to this newsgroup if > you wish. I'd like to think I'm not alone in my grief. But please don't > write to me to tell me how lame INXS is; I hear enough of THAT already. > Thanks for reading. > > Sincerely, > REX (richwill@xsite.net) -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] MSNBC News Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 04:17:32 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This one's from MSNBC: _____________ HUTCHENCE’S BODY was found in his room at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Saturday — only days before the band was to have begun a 20th anniversary tour. Police said the singer had made a phone call to a friend at 9 a.m., about three hours before his body was discovered by a hotel employee. But a police spokeswoman refused to comment on reports that Hutchence had been hanging from his own belt, saying only that it was “now a matter for the coroner.” The death of Hutchence, who combined hard-driving rock with a hard-living lifestlyle, sent shockwaves through the music industry. Other members of INXS (pronounced In Excess), issued a statement asking the media to respect the privacy of the singer’s family and their own. “The band members of INXS are all in extreme shock at the loss of their dear friend and lead singer Michael Hutchence,” they said. “Their love and sympathy go out to Michael Hutchence’ s family. They ask that the media please, in this time of extreme grief, act with courtesy and grace and respect both Michael Hutchence’s family’s privacy, as well as their own. “At this point they have no further comment.” His longtime lover, British television interviewer Paula Yates, the mother of his young daughter, was said to be devastated after hearing the news at the couple’s London home. She was due to arrive in Australia on Monday. “What can I say? I’ve lost my loving son,” Kel Hutchence, the singer’s father, told the Sun-Herald newspaper. Australian Prime Minister John Howard said: “He was, from the Australian and world rock scene, one of our most talented performers. It really is a most tragic event.” BODY FOUND IN EXCLUSIVE HOTEL Police would not confirm Hutchence’s death, except to say that the body of a 37-year-old Australian man who had lived in England “for some time” had been found in a fifth-floor room at the exclusive Ritz Carlton hotel in the suburb of Double Bay. Police said a leather belt had been taken away for examination, but there were no suspicious circumstances. They also said they found prescription drugs in the room. They said an autopsy would be conducted Monday, after which the coroner would formally disclose the dead man’s identity. Hutchence was in Australia preparing for the band’s 20th-anniversary tour. A Ritz Carlton employee interviewed on television said Hutchence had appeared in good spirits on the night before his death as he dined with his parents at the hotel restaurant. “It really has shocked everyone,” said Molly Meldrum, Australia’s foremost music pundit and a friend of Hutchence. Yates heard the news at the couple’s Chelsea home and was expected to fly to Sydney in the next few days. Hutchence said last month that the couple, who have a 15-month-old daugher named Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, had been planning to marry. “Paula heard this devastating news through a friend and myself a short while ago,” said Yates’ spokesman Anthony Burton. “I would ask that she be left alone with her three children and friends to enable her to absorb and cope with what has happened. “We can give no explanation for Michael’s death.” Yates, 37, has three other children from her marriage to Live Aid organizer and Irish rock singer Bob Geldof. The pair went through an acrimonious divorce in 1995 shortly after Yates started her relationship with Hutchence. BAND ACHIEVED WORLDWIDE SUCCESS INXS (pronounced In Excess) was formed in Perth after Hutchence, 37, teamed with brothers Andrew and Tim Farris in the late 1970s. The band had major hits in Australia early in its career with songs including “Burn For You,” “I Send A Message” and “Don’t Change.” INXS achieved international success in 1987 with its album “Kick,” which sold 9 million copies. It featured four hit singles: “Never Tear Us Apart,” “Need You Tonight,” “New Sensation” and “Devil Inside.” Hutchence was always described as the focus of the band, with an energetic singing style compared to that of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger coupled with a brooding presence like that of Jim Morrison of the Doors. Hutchence was self-deprecating about his success in an interview with the Associated Press earlier this year. “I basically just stumble through all this,” he told AP. “I am a tenacious, ambitious person, it seems, if I have to admit it to myself, but I didn’t notice at the time.” INXS, which had six members, once produced a hit album every year or two, selling 20 million records since 1981. “We were as most bands — this juggernaut takes off, and off you go,” Hutchence told the AP. “Soon as you finish the last tour, you have a week off . . . and then you start back into writing and making a new record.” INXS toured constantly throughout the world and performed at major charity gigs, including the Australian end of the Live Aid concert series in the 1980s. They also performed a sellout show at London’s Wembley Stadium. Record sales for the group had fallen off in recent years, however, with many of the band’s members simply being famous as celebrities. The band had not released an album for four years before coming out with “Elegantly Wasted” this year. In addition to his long-running relationship with Yates, Hutchence had been linked romantically in recent years with fellow Australian pop star Kylie Minogue and model Helena Christensen. Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 01:46:07 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: trashboy@amauta.rcp.net.pe To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Oscar Garcia Verastegui Subject: [INXS] An hipotetic case Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi: BY June/August of this year I was told that the band was plannin to make the southamerican tour around this time.What could ever happen if they got the gig in southamerica instead of goin to Aussie?.Would Michael still could be here around us?. Regards, Oscar From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] Michael's Parents Pressing Statement Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 04:58:48 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There is a pressing statement from Mike's parents: http://www.thei.aust.com/music3/hutch8.html Sad, Danilo Meira "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:50:10 +1100 (EST) From: Valor To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Neil Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu On Sun, 23 Nov 1997, Neil Kothari wrote: > Patricia Wyatt wrote: > > > > Do we know that Neil is okay? I know he said he would be away from the web > > page for a while but he hasn't posted at all. Please reassure me if youare > > in touch with him. > > Thanks so much for thinking of me, Patty. > > Well, I'm back in town -- and I'm happy that I left in retrospect -- > it did me a lot of good to spend time with a close friend of mine. > My shock at the news two nights ago has given way to just profound > sadness at what could have driven him to do such a thing. Although > the cause of death is still disputed, it's simply tragic whatever > the final judgement. Great to hear you're okay Neil. Your homepage made channel 10 5 o'clock Australian News! - Glenn From: amedrano@euclid.ucsd.edu (Archie Medrano) Subject: [INXS] Couldn't Access Web Chat To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:56:36 -0800 (PST) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu $ From: James Hutchins $ $ Hi everyone... I feel the same as you Archie. I feel so much built up Thanks. My tears still haven't come out. :-( I tried to get on the Web chat today when I was on campus, but I couldn't get through. My second-ever cassette tape was Kick. I've bought every album since then and have also bought Listen Like Thieves and Shabooh Shoobah. Someday, I will complete my collection, unlike my Asimov collection... Wow, 5 years ago, another favorite of mine passed away. I didn't think it would happen to Michael this soon... I think I'm gonna wear my Elegantly Wasted T-shirt to class tomorrow... -- Archie Medrano (amedrano@euclid.ucsd.edu) (http://euclid.ucsd.edu/~amedrano/) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:39:37 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: James Hutchins Subject: Re: [INXS] Correct URL for Chat Room Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu New INXS chat a backup of sort... come to: Welcome to INXS - Chat http://www.netwiz.net/~jhutch/inxs/inxs.html click on the obvious link... can't miss it. Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:55:34 -0800 From: Nick Doko Organization: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - MIS Department To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Old article Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu hello everyone, I was surfing around trying to find info and found this article from the msn site. It is from this year, but provides some interesting perspective on this whole suicide thing. It Michael did indeed kill himself, on purpose, then things must have changed these past six months. Reading this interview, and excuse me if it's already on Neil's site, makes me wonder about this suicide thing. I don't know. I don't want to believe he really wanted to kill himself. Anyway, here you go.. Nick http://musiccentral.msn.com/MCGen/ReEntry?theurl=http%3A//musiccentral.msn.com/QAs/Article/796/1 Hams, Colin (AS01) wrote: > My deepest sympathies and condolences go to Michael's family, Paula, his > daughter "Tiger", the band and all his friends. > It is a tremendously sad loss of such a great musician and ambassador for > Australia not to mention a great bloke. > > I am still in shock. INXS has been a part of my life for many years. > I will greive his death as will many others for quite some time. > > Colin Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:19:43 -0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: James Hutchins Subject: Re: [INXS] No More Rhyme Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Everyone... go to my site for Chat... I'm waitin there for some INXS chattin people.. http://www.netwiz.net/~jhutch/inxs/inxs.html From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Tribute Page Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 01:55:49 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Awesome....I just took a look at your site...it's perfect! I will of course check it regularly and in the meantime consider what I will contribute. This is an excellent and creative emotional outlet, through this site you have created a central location for everyone -on the list or not- to remember Michael. I wish everyone to contribute is anyway available. Thank you Sherrianne Diane ---------- From: Kozak[SMTP:kozakrsb@freenet.mb.ca] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 12:45 AM To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Tribute Page Okay, I got the first three pages up but I'm not done the rest and there is a lot to do. I just wanted you guys to get a feel for what I'm doing and to let you preview it because I trust your judgements. I still need all your memories, stories, pictures, whatever you have that you want put up. Thanx Jay for use of the pictures, I will credit your page with them. I also need more tribute page links. Anyway, please check out the beginning and tell me what you think, privately. The Address is: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/hutch.html That address will change when everything is finished. Take care all, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] Song Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 05:32:14 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi I had to share this with you: I felt a lot better hearing that live ARIA version of Searching and Everything accoustic. They are in a very passionate interpretation. Try to listen it. It is available at Neil's Site. And if you want to see something happy, try Calling all Nations. Sad, Danilo Meira "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Dogs In Space Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 02:00:01 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Try looking at moviefinder.com...that is the page with 4 links for locations to purchase http://www.moviefinder.com/Movie/Avail/0,4,4927-0-0,00.html ---------- From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com[SMTP:Diane.Dickman@sabre.com] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 11:28 PM To: 'inxs-list@iastate.edu' Subject: RE: [INXS] Dogs In Space Steve, I just found the Dogs in Space for the least expensive yet. Look at www.reel.com they sell new/used video...I know they have a VHS version for like 67.50...not sure, but can you play VHS in Oz? I have seen it for 79.00US and 85.US (apx) I found it by searching "Michael Hutchence" in Yahoo and went from there..Dogs in Space showed 4 locations to find it....good luck Diane ---------- From: Steve[SMTP:kombi@nectar.com.au] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 6:53 PM To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Dogs In Space Firstly, i would like to offer my condolances to everyone who loves INXS and especially MH. INXS have been the greatest influence in my life. I can remember listenening to The Swing when i was about 9 years old and when old enough bought ever album. I am devestated by this news like i am sure the rest of you are..... I live in Sydney Australia and my brother and his friends personally know the band members...... The music, the inspiration, the sex appeal, the lyrics, that voice...how could that ever be replaced....????? And what about the peace sign we would so often see..... It is a sad time for us all....i wait in inticipation for the time when the music once again lifts me..... Anyway, I am trying to find a copy of the movie "Dogs In Space". I would like to have something a little different to remember Michael. If anyone could help me i would be greatful. Thanks in advance Steve From: ANGELADANZ@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 02:36:21 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] One healing story Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Stazya-- That was so beautiful...I started crying. I think you are right we should celebrate his life and ours. Honor the journey, if you will. :) I have been feeling so down and wanting to talk to other INXS-ers about what has happenned but since I am on AOL I can't get in Neil's chat room. I keep checking "strangest party" and noone else is ever there. I'm always working when they have the usual chats in there, but I will be off this week (fortunately). Noone else I talk to about this understands and they tell me that I need to cheer up. Some people can be very insensitive. Nonetheless...your post was the next best thing to talking to another INXS fan directly. :) Thanks for that... I just wish I could thank INXS directly for their music and how it has lifted me out of bouts of depression and anger...moments when I thought about doing what hutch did... In those moments I always listened to "What you Need"... I just wish I could have given something back to them...:`( The words seem haunting now...when I listen in the light of all that's happenned... Thanks Stazya and others for sharing your thoughts and feelings {{{hugs}}} Angela:) From: "BPRice" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] An epitath Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 02:11:09 -0600 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I still find it hard to believe. Funny how the last few days/hours of a celebrity's life leap out in almost exact detail--his arrival in Sydney, rehearsals with the band, dinner with parents, phone call to friend, discovery of the body--and how important all of it seems now, when, if he lived, we'd likely never hear about any of the last few days regarding Hutch. It's the three hours from that last phone call until his body was discovered that really creep me out. What exactly happened? Did he mean to kill himself? Why? I know that it shouldn't matter because he's dead, but I want to know anyway. Nothing I've read regarding his behavior during the last days of his life suggest he was contemplating suicide. The closest thing has been his father's concern ("Mike, are you alright?"), but that's not conclusive enough and his behavior otherwise outweighs that, to me. Everything else suggests that his behavior was that of preparing for a tour, and catching up with friends. And how could he knowingly leave a 15 month old daughter? Maybe the reports by the UK papers that it was an accident, during a bizarre sex act (autoerotic axphyxiation) are true. From what I've read, this may be likely. ALTHOUGH I HATE SAYING IT. It is said he'd been dead two hours before he was found, and it seems he had a lunch date set up for around noon. He'd hardly act this way if he was planning to end it that same morning. If autoerotic axphyxiation is the case, it in some ways makes it worse, because then it becomes a freak accident, and a needlessly careless one. Why put yourself in such unnecessary danger? Why, when you've got a beautiful girlfriend and in any case can have any woman at your beck and call? I can certainly understand any apprehensiveness on the part of his family in wanting to keep that news quite, embarrasing as it may seem. On the other hand, it'd be comforting to know it was an accident, because then we'd know he wasn't copping out on his responsibilities to his daughter, his lover, his family, and his bandmembers. And the band. What have they got to be going through right now? Can you imagine their shock, after waiting for him to show up for a rehearsal, only to have a police officer arrive instead with the news of his death? I know his parents are going through hell, and his girlfriend and daughter, and my condolences go out to them, but as a fan I can really only directly relate to the band members, Tim, Andrew, Jon, Gary, and Kirk, and what they feel right now. Besides the loss of their longtime singer and friend, their future as a band is over. Finished. What will they do, now? Going on as INXS without him is out of the question, and at a point when they were all so tight and happy, with a triumphant 20th Anniversary tour of their beloved homeland emminent. I wish I could be with them and be able to let them know how much their music has meant to me all these years. I never had the opportunity to meet them, but from interviews and other list members comments, and my own intuition into people's character, I know they are all great guys, the kind anybody would want to be friends with, the kind you'd trust with your life. God be with all of you right now, Andrew, Tim, Jon, Gary, and Kirk. Myself, I feel...lost. They've been my NUMBER ONE band for the past nine years, non-stop. Their music has touched me and inspired me in a way no other artist's has. I mean, they were MY band. They represented, in an odd way, ME. They were who I am. Who I saw myself as. Who I aspired to be. They helped define my identity. A non-fan can't understand, but I know all of you on the list understand clearly. And now it's gone, never to return. God be with Michael, and with his family and friends and bandmates, and God be with all of us. Brian X-Originating-IP: [203.24.76.42] From: "Vicky Prowse" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:34:01 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > >Since everyone needs to talk to someone right now, I thought I'd list >different ways we all have at our finger tips right now. > >Neil's Chat room: > > - http://http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html > >AOL's Chat room: > > - Private room "The Strangest Party" > > >If you're on ICQ, please send your ID number to the list so others can add >you. Mine is 2459195. If you want to be on ICQ, download it free at >http://www.mirabilis.com/ > >If you're on any other program like ICQ, send your ID or whatever to the >list so that people with the same program can contact you. > i have ICQ but am new to it so i don't really know how it works but my number (i think) is 4834833 so if anyone wants to chat ..... Vic From: "BPRice" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] Can there be another album? Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 02:38:47 -0600 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I felt that I'd add to my earlier post. I feel as if the Old Dream has finally died: That one day, INXS would once again top the charts with their music and reclaim their rightful place as Rock and Roll's premiere band, headlining sold-out stadiums around the world. If it wasn't going to be Welcome to Wherever You Are, it would be Full Moon, Dirty Hearts. Since FMDH didn't do it, it would be Elegantly Wasted. Elegantly Wasted couldn't do it, either, so it would be the next album... Only there'll be no new album, now, will there? Perhaps not. I've heard they have enough unreleased material to fill ten albums tucked away, plus Andrew had spoken of doing a collection of b-sides and movie soundtrack songs on an album. With three albums to go on their contract, it would seem logical that this course be taken (although right now it is obviously too soon to consider for the surviving band members). I'd love to see something like this happen. Maybe an album of b-sides and movie tracks, an album of unreleased never before heard material, and a live album featuring the last six years since Live Baby Live. And then there's Michael's solo project. I know it sounds selfish of me and there are more important things to deal with. But I think as fans we'd all love to hear some of what they've got that we haven't heard. A final remembrance. If talking about new albums offends some of you in this time of grief, I apologize. I only want to be able to look forward to just one more album by INXS. One more album (or three, as the contract states) by the most influential band in my life. Brian Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 04:05:06 -0500 (EST) From: Tyro To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Lucky to have the list Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I couldn't agree more. It is amazing to have the internet at a time like this, and made me feel much better (although I've become a little obsessed with getting more and more hutchence info & testimonies). Imagine - without the internet I would have felt that Michael died and no one seemed to care - because no one I know particularly cares. Tyro. From: "Scott Brooks" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Some different thoughts (long post -sorry) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:25:57 +1030 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Dear list, It is great that we have this list as a resource for sharing our grief, reading others views and thoughts has helped me a lot. You can also tell that it is giving a lot of us the chance to share the grief with people who understand...normally that wouldn't happen. I have a couple of thoughts that are slightly different: 1) When the truth finally comes out I almost hope that it was suicide, at least then, as much as it sucks we know that Michael chose to go out his way. If it was an accident or a mistake than we are losing something that might have been able to continue. At least it was his choice. 2) Those of you in Australia will get this next point, sorry if the language here offends anyone. I feel like ringing up Triple J Radio station and telling them to get $ucked. They have basically boycotted INXS since 1992, Helen Razer played about 30 seconds of EW when it first came out and then stopped it and said she couldn't stand it anymore. Well fine Helen, fine triple J, don't play them but don't play some shitty tribute when he dies - you can just piss off, you want to boycott them than boycott them for good. Triple J had a lot to do with making it "uncool" to like INXS in the early 90's and now they want to play a tribute to him - I say no way! Like someone on this list said yesterday "a month ago you couldn't pay the media to cover INXS". I don't particularly listen to MMM, but at least they have always supported the band, played the songs, sponsored the concerts etc etc. 3) Will there be an INXS tribute album from the music industry? Probably not 4) If INXS and MH are to be remembered for anything in this country (Australia) than it should be for opening the door for other aussie bands overseas. Bands like silverchair and spiderbait should recognise that if it wasn't for what INXS did in the 80's they wouldn't have a chance overseas. INXS made records execs in the US and the UK stop and think "OK, Australians can make music". They helped get rid of some Aust myths (and sorry for this Ben Webb, after your recent post) but I hate it when people overseas and particularly Americans think that Australia is the land of "sweeping plains" and kangaroos and koalas walking down the main street. - NO! that doesn't happen. Australia is often recognised for being amongst the best in the world for computers, technology, motor vehicles, sporting achievement etc etc etc but people still think that we sit around a bloody billabong with swag hats!! INXS at least helped destroy the myth in the music industry that we are so far behind. We are a long way away but only in distance! 5) As I write this there is some talk that somehow the tour will continue. If there is anyway the band reads this I hope they don't. Stop now, remember INXS for 20 years of the same 6 guys. Don't let Kirk take over vocals, don't find another singer and don't do a farewell tour playing just the music and not have a singer (believe it or not, these have been suggested!) 6) There are people who are saying that someone (Paula or the band should have done something). Maybe they couldn't. Everyone that I have seen talking on TV has said how happy he appeared. Quite often if someone has finally made that decision to commit suicide than they often appear very happy - they have reached a decision and finally they know that peace will soon be coming their way. Most TV reports I have seen end with "the tragedy has come at a time when MH was thought to have found happiness and peace in his private life". Yes this is probably true however everything I ever read or saw about him said that all he wanted to be was a world famous rock star, a big celebrity. Let's be honest, in the last 5 years he's been in the paper more for his sex life than his music. This was probably slowly hurting him the most. Take peace everyone, sorry this is so long. Finally, let me say, I hope this list can continue even if the band doesn't. I have met some very interesting people through the list and it would be a shame if the list fell apart and we all lost contact. Everyone, be at peace with yourself Regards Scott home page: http://www.users.bigpond.com/scottmb/ e-mail home: scottmb@bigpond.com e-mail work: brooks.scott@saugov.sa.gov.au ----------------------------------------------- "I am lost, so I am cruel But I'd be love and sweetness If I had you" Milk - Garbage ----------------------------------------------- From: "Marty Luning" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:15:27 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu -----Original Message----- From: Linda To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Monday, November 24, 1997 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours > > >Oddly enough, this also crossed my mind. I wonder if we'll ever know the >official cause of death, or will it always be a question. I am still finding >it hard >to believe that Michael was to the point of suicide..... There will be an official enquiry , this is called a coronial enquiry. There will be an official finding into the cause of death, this is usually made public and these coronial enquiries are usually open to the public, just like a normal court hearing. Stay tuned. Marty Luning X-Originating-IP: [205.167.0.52] From: "Frodis Chic" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Lucky to have the list Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 01:55:43 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >I couldn't agree more. It is amazing to have the internet at a time like this... Imagine - without the internet I would have felt that Michael died and no one seemed to care - because no one I know particularly cares. Tyro. ................................ I'm in the same position, Tyro, and my only comfort is coming from a net pal. None of my fam/friends consider this a crisis; all the same, I care. --Mija ......................... Not Enough Time Michael Kelland Hutchence 1960-1997 Comments: Authenticated sender is From: "Martijn Balink" Organization: Initiative Media To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:35:10 +0000 Subject: Re: [INXS] Some different thoughts Priority: normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Scott Brooks wrote: > 1) When the truth finally comes out I almost hope that it was suicide, at > least then, as much as it sucks we know that Michael chose to go out his > way. If it was an accident or a mistake than we are losing something that > might have been able to continue. At least it was his choice. I heard on the Dutch news-radio this morning that an australian policeman had stated that suicide was not sure. That was all that was said about it. I wonder what he means by that. That it was an accidant during some kinky game, as mentioned saterdaymorning? That it was murder? I don't know if we will ever find out. Whatever happened, we won't get Michael back, but as Scott already wrote, it would help to know if this was his own choice or not. The radio just played Dissapear, and I had a few hard times with it. Love to all of you, and hang on. Martijn. X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:52:27 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] Re: INXS request and tribute to MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I sent an e-mail to Triple M in Brisbane, they wrote back to me and said the following. So other people in Brisbane who listen to triple M often, please keep the rest of us informed. Tony > >Hi Tony, > >What a horrible weekend it turned out to be. > >Michael was a guy that touched a lot of our lives and its almost impossible >to believe that he's gone. > >There'll be many more tributes to come over the next few weeks...we'll try >to make sure that you and all other INXS fans are kept up to date. > X-Originating-IP: [203.24.76.19] From: "Vicky Prowse" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael, we love you and we miss you Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 03:21:31 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu As I sit here looking at all your emails, I turn my head and see a picture of Michael. For a split second I think great about time he got some attention over here, then i remember why and I feel sick. I have a lump in my throat and i feel sore all over. Yet for some reason i can not shed a tear for my eyes are raw. I really want to thank Michael for guiding me through my life. It seems for every phase of my life, for every emotion i have ever felt I can relate that to one of INXS songs Even today he helped me: As I sat in my social psyc exam i was asked to give an example for one of my questions. I can't remember what it was about but i immediately thought of Michael (not his death but his life) and used that as an example. I would of been lost without it. so thanks Michael, you've been helping me with your music through the good times and the bad. Even in death you helped. RIP Michael Kelland Hutchence 1960-1997 There will never be another man like you. You were one of a kind and we loved you for it Vic X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:44:28 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] latest news Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just have come back to uni after the new tonight and thought I'f offer the latest news on Michael. Apparently, he rang Paula the morning of his death, and talked about their plans to get custody of the children, from Bob Geldof. Paula reportedly told Michael that their plans were not going to well, and he told her he was about to call Bob and have a few words with him. Who knows what they talked about, and how heated the discussion got, and how much Michael hurt by what was going on? However, the same news crew said Paula brought her wedding dress to Aust, and was going to dye it black and wear it to the funeral - and we all know they weren't getting married yet. So believe what you will, I just thought you ought to know the latest, as most of you probably won't hear this overseas. Tony X-Sender: grahamm@dedset.net.au Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:41:50 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Graham Marshall Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Check out my Michael Hutchence memorial site at http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Track/7994/INXS.html Cheers Michelle xxx From: "P.D.Thackray" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:03:26 +0000 Subject: Re: [INXS] Priority: normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I 've been putting off writing anything just reading, but then I realised if nobody had written their feelings how alone I would have felt. As many of you had said no-one else understands; I came into work today ready to take the crap from small petty minded people who are the reason to drive anyone to this, if it was suicide. This list has made me very happy over the months I have been on it knowing that there are other people who are as passionate about INXS and know how much it all means. Sometimes when your taking crap from all the sheep in the world who just follow the lastest trends, you feel that no-one else cares, but I've always stuck up for INXS, these people have never heard half the music and therefore can have no valid opinion. I'm still confused which is worse suicide or accident. Suicide would mean he would have had to been deeply unhappy, but an accident he would have lost something he was enjoying. I don't know why but I feel like accident is easier to cope with, to know that he wasn't in great pain. Like many of you INXS ARE a big part of my life, they've looked after me so many times when things have been hard, I wish I could look after them now. A day hasn't past since I was 15 when I haven't had a thought about INXS, I listen to something every day (except when I'm far from home for some reason with no access which is rare). I haven't managed to listen to anything yet, the thought of the words is bad enough. I was singing along to myself happyily that day winding myself up for a race with no idea what had happened till I went to my brothers house and he told me after I'd got in. I was in total shock at first and pretended to be fine as my brother would have laughed at me (the weird thing is it was him that bought KICK and started me off as I would hear it playing as I passed his room). Sorry for such a long ramble I didn't realise I had so much to say. My first reaction was, what about his daughter, who will probably lose the most and it seems impossible that he would leave her. My sympathys also go to the band who must feel like the past 20 years have been taken from them, especially Andrew as for some reason I think he will take this the worst. Also to Paula who's tabloids bashings must seem like they were now for nothing (except Tiger of course), I never bought a newspaper on the subject as I dislike tabloids actions and I never will buy one. Whenever anyone asks me who is my favourate band I will still proudly say INXS. Penny Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 07:18:08 -0500 (EST) From: Kevin Pionke To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Content-MD5: W0xZvAVkue/y1KOvs4MmcA== Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello, Would anyone have saved the e-mail transcipts from the last week or so. I usually have my husband copy them for me, but he's been unable to do this for me. Feel free to mail the transcripts to kevin.pionke@plexus.com. I just want to see if any one has the answers to my many questions surrounding this weekends tragedy. (Or at least to see if these questions have already been posted. No need to re-ask the same things) Thanks in advance, Merrie ________________________________________________ / Kevin J Pionke \ \ Senior PCB Designer Technology Group, Inc. / / \ \ Phone: (919) 233-9595 Ext. 3005 / / Fax: (919) 851-6831 \ \ Internet: kevin.pionke@plexus.com / /________________________________________________\ From: "Mark Morris" To: Subject: [INXS] It took me a while Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 23:19:36 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I like all of you am devastated by the death of my hero. I was very upset on both Saturday and Sunday but no tears. Then all of a suden I thought no more new music, no more of those electrifying live performances, no more Michael. The tears flowed and flowed and I was relieved to be crying but now I can't stop. I have always been proud to be an INXS and won't stop loving them. They are a big part of of my life and no-one, not even Michael is going to take that away from me. As much as I can pretend it will never be the same. This weekend it will hit hard travelling to Melbourne for what was going to be the best weekend of my life. I would just like one more INXS thing to be released, thats a recent live show. Maybe even the last. It's amazing INXS have had hardly any media support for the last 6 years, Now that Mikey's no longer with us, they're telling us what we already knew. Michael Hutchence is a LEGEND. it just takes him to do something stupid for everyone (excluding us) to figure this out. Thankyou for reading He will never be replaced in my heart Mark X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Lucky to have the list Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 07:57:51 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Nick...ditto One thing to add to you/our list of things to be thankfull for...all the years of great music MH/INXS have provided us...no one can ever take the memories and the song that is left...be thankfull that he was in the first place. Happy Thanksgiving....I will be thinking of all of you Thursday and forever Diane ---------- From: Nick[SMTP:ndoko@polymail.cpunix.calpoly.edu] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 1:15 AM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Lucky to have the list To all of you on the list. Thank you. It has been a lousy weekend to say the least. I went in to the weekend having 3 passions in life, my family/girlfriend, photographing trains, and INXS. I leave the weekend with only 2. It is depressing to say the least. But.......It has been this list, the over 220 emails from you guys, and the lucky fact that my girlfriend was in town that have gotten me through this. Here in the US we will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. As it sounds, it's a time to be thankful. I intend to be thankful that my family is well and that my life is going well. I wish that I could be thankful that INXS was around, but that won't be happening. I know that we do indeed grieve for us that our left, not the dead. Michael's in a better place now. However, sadness is a human fact. I'm just glad that you guys are here to be able to go through this with. It used to be that the names on the list were ones that I recognized. I now realize the world class human beings that are behind those screen names. I'm not sure where we go from here, but I'm glad you all were here when this new direction started. Life goes on. Nick From: Julio Fernandez To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] latest news 11/24/97 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 08:45:37 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Fellow list members, We have a new story plus related links: * On condition of anonymity, a police detective investigating the death of pop star Michael Hutchence on Monday denied London newspaper reports that the INXS lead singer died as a result of a kinky sex game gone awry. "We believe it is a straight case of suicide," the detective said. We will keep adding new info as we get it from our members. For more information, the entire story and links is in: http://www.cpnet.com/archives/97/11/inxs.htm Julio Fernandez CPNet - The College Press Network http://www.cpnet.com From: "BRUCE RYAN" Organization: St.Thomas University To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 09:49:21 AST Subject: [INXS] Hutch 4-Ever Priority: normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 11:30am on Saturday, I wondered if I had anything to live for. At 12:00, I found out that Michael Hutchence was dead. The news, naturally, came as a shock. I heard it from my sister, who is always joking around about these things. But when she said it again, and I saw the tears in her eyes, I knew it was true... I have found myself crying off and on this weekend. To be totally honest with you, the death of Michael (suicide or not) is one of the hardest things I've ever had to deal with. This was a man who influenced me, who inspired me. I feel like I've lost the one person who understood me most. As selfish as it may sound, I can't get over the fact that I will never again be able to open a brand-new INXS album, hot off the presses with all new songs. I will never again be able to see Michael and the boys come into MuchMusic and have a few laughs. Most of all, I will NEVER see INXS perform live. I urge all of you who are still having a hard time with this to put on Live Baby Live, lie down with the lights out and just let your emotions take you wherever you need to go. And if you ask me, what did I do? I dyed my hair jet black. Goodbye, Michael Hutchence. You are a hero and an icon, no matter what. I will miss you. BRUCE RYAN St.Thomas University Fredericton, N.B., Canada Email GRVJF@StThomasU.ca From: Marycris@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:03:30 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Love and Hugs to you all... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Dear INXS list members.... Sharing with you all a letter/ poem and a prayer I got from going to suicide support meetings-- sadly according to the news I've seen... Michael did choose suicide. If not... the letter/poem and the prayer are still helpful.. (atleast I thought so) Oh my.... do you feel a deep pain like a knife twisting inside your heart... your heart torn out and smashed on the ground... feel like a zombie, there's something very important missing from your soul? I do... and I know Michaels loved ones and all of us who hold Michael (INXS) in our hearts feel it too. {{hugs}} Mary -------------------------- Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunshine on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awake in the morning hust I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there I did not die. (*typing that made me weep... which is good) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] chat room now Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:19:55 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I can't get itno it either.... >-----Original Message----- >From: SDavis2951@aol.com [SMTP:SDavis2951@aol.com] >Sent: Saturday, November 22, 1997 6:06 PM >To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Subject: Re: [INXS] chat room now > >In a message dated 97-11-22 10:39:39 EST, you write: > >> http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/chat.html >>> > >why can't I get in here? What am I doing wrong? Help! I need support too. > S. > From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Triple MMM special Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:30:52 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu wow...I wish they'd do something like that here....so far all I've caught was the same old rockumentary on MTV over and over...... I try requesting tributes on the radio, but they never play anything for me.....*sigh* >-----Original Message----- >From: Kevin Dellit [SMTP:kevind@globec.com.au] >Sent: Sunday, November 23, 1997 1:00 AM >To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Subject: [INXS] Triple MMM special > >Here is the Triple MMM special tribute to Michael Hutchence that was played >on Sunday in Brisbane: >Firstly they spoke of his death then contined to go through INXS's 20 year >history from 1977 to the current album Eleganly Wasted.They even had Molly >Meldrum chat about the rise of Australia's best rock band.Here is the music >they played during the two hour special. > >Just Keep Walking >Stay Young >Don't change >One Thing >Black and White >Original Sin >Dancing On The Jetty >The Swing >Love Is (What I Say) >Good Times >Never Tear Us Apart >Need You Tonight >Mistify >Kick >By My Side >Bitter Tears >Baby Don't Cry >Heaven Scent >Beautiful Girl >Born To Be Wild >Strangest Party >Elegantly Wasted > >Micael Hutchence Rest In Peace (We all loved you) > >Kevin from downunder > X-Originating-IP: [205.167.0.33] From: "Frodis Chic" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] latest news Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 07:46:56 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Tony-- Thanks for keeping us informed. Moi, I'm in the States and let me tell you, the media here isn't worth @#&*! The only half-way reliable info I can get comes from Aussie sites on the net, or from fans who are writing. Thanks again--I *really* appreciate it. Keep us posted, will ya? Mija From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] Paula Yates Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:45:32 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu In the afternoon TV news, the news about the case is that Paula said that Bob Geldof was responsable for Mike's death, making pressions for the children's guard that made Michael goes under depression. Sad, Danilo Meira "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:57:15 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: trashboy@amauta.rcp.net.pe To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Oscar Garcia Verastegui Subject: [INXS] Not enough time Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ....There was not enough time for all that we wanted from you....by Michael. Regards, Oscar P.S.:Based on one of the best lyrics ever written by Michael.An BTW...Michaels dead had been covered by MTV Latino all Sunday every half hour and with his Interview on Prime Time MTV Latino's and all the vids from the band.On peruvian newspaper there are big coverage too....including a whole page dedicated to Michael's memory. From: SDavis2951@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:37:08 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu To Glenn.... Your poem was very beautiful. Thank you so very much for writing it and for sharing it with all of us. Peace, Sheryl From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] tribute pages Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:45:35 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ok, i'm working on my own tribute for Mike, and I'm having a bit of a problem...if any of you HTML experts could e-mail me privately, I really need help! >Nikol Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:08:44 -0500 () From: kris with ak To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] show me modified X-X-Sender: ktsafos@frontier.wilpaterson.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu i couldn't bare to go through all of the mail i had (800) when i finally made it to my computer....Thank goodness i read most of them at Lynda C's house...the ones i still had to read were beautiful! I am mainly writing this to sow you what i found...i was a little hesitant on posting this, but I think i will anyway...I wanted to write a poem for Michael, but didn't know where to start...Instead, as listening to "Show Me", it came to me...all i did was change a few words...Was it a cry for help? Was EW an epitaph??? oh...i can't handel it... Oh Michael Oh Michael baby I found you wanting Like everyone Always trying Happy LYING 'Cos you're no stranger to the ways of the world I felt like crying you felt like dying We took a coffee you took it SO STRONG Shadded from the neon I CAN STILL SEE YOUR EYES! Oh Michael Oh Michael baby You had a lover Wit danger in her eyes I tried to tell you But you had the WILDEST HEART Oh Michael Oh Michael baby.... I LOVE YOU MICHAEL ....kris with a k From: "De La Ossa, Maria" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Michael Hutchence.. Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:58:17 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I cant beleive it... I am so pissed at him, how the FUCk could he do that, He was always writing lyrics about pain and how to deal with it, and he takes the cowardly way... (suicide reports) He should off practice what he preached!!!! I am not even concerned about me never seeing them again but just the fact that his baby is going to be w/o a father and the rest of the guys are left wandering WHY and what to do now that such a big part is gone from their lives... To think that this was a man whose lyrics I used to listen when a similar misshap happened in my life... I feel he was such a Hypocrate. I miss him inmendsly but what he has done is beyond comprehension. To think that I will (none of us) never see his raw sensuality on as well off the stage, his devilish but breath taking stares everytime he would sing the way his he would just do the little things he would on stage in which many times he wound up getting more than his share of bruises... I am sorry if many of you might be upset as far as what I say, but at this very moment I just feel that he was so selfish to do such a thing... My heart goes out to all of you in Australia specialy Mathew, Darren...) because I know how much many of you were looking forward to see them, and know all we are left is with more questions than answers... Garry Gary and Tim I will miss ya guys so terribly much... I cant even think taht I will never see the guys on stage together again... THis is bullshit... I Sweet as Sin Maria Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:47:31 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] The language of love... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Susana came up with a wonderful idea for me. (thanx) If anyone wants to send something in for my tribute page, write it in your own language. It doens't have to be english, whatever your first language is. Just please give me a brief translation when you send it in so I know what you are saying. I will put them all up. Like Susana said, music crosses all bounderies, and so shall our tribute to Michael. Take care, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:18:06 -0600 (CST) From: Cynthia M Simko To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] in memorum.... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu my condolences to you all. the world has lost someone very special. 7 years ago this past may i almost killed myself. however, by the grace of god i found a moment of clarity in "the stairs" and as a result, i will always hold a special place in my heart for inxs. maybe i was looking for a reason...who knows. either way, i got through and i'll always associate the biggest decision in my life with a group of amazing musicians. i find it ironic that the thing that saved me...destroyed him. my heart goes out to michael's friends and family, and most of all the band, paula, and his precious little girl. he was heaven sent. cindy From: Cathyno9@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:43:10 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] One healing story Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu stazya--- thank you so much for the inspirational ideas on how to honor michael's memory. i just put "the swing" into my cd player and i'm going to dance around the house like i did when i first got it 13 yrs ago. i've been sitting here, reading the posts on the list and getting progressively sadder. i've had a lot of my friends calling me out of the blue to ask how i was doing. and because i don't like people worrying about me i told them i was doing fine, but inside i was running the whole gammet of emotions---shock, anger, denial, and sadness. now is the time that i move on to acceptance. yes michael is gone, but there is a part of him that lives on in each and everyone of us----his music. he brought understanding and joy into our lives and for that i'm grateful/thankful. so let's celebrate the fact that we were able to have michael in our lives for as long as we did, not mourn the fact that he was taken so soon, for his memory will live long. cathy X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:03:41 UTC+0100 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:03:14 UTC+0100 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:03:14 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bjimenez@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;971124170314] Content-Identifier: 222 From: Susana Jimenez To: (confirm) Subject: Re: [INXS] Lucky to have the list Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >>I couldn't agree more. It is amazing to have the internet at a time >like this... Imagine - without the internet I would have felt that >Michael died and no one seemed to care - because no one I know >particularly cares. Tyro. > >................................ > >I'm in the same position, Tyro, and my only comfort is coming from a net >pal. None of my fam/friends consider this a crisis; all the same, > > I care. > > --Mija Hi friends! Well it seems that there are a lot of us, whose friends, family didn't understand how we feel, it's really frustating, but fortunately we have this great list, most of us have never faced each other, but we feel as friends, don't us?. These is helping me a lot, really. In Spain they don't give too much info about this terrible death...the tv is not gonna play any special tribute...only yesterday (Sunday) a popular radio station made an special hour program dedicated to our beloved Michael...it was so emotive, and was the only way for me to listen again to INXS. They played the song Michael played for the Rolling Stones cd: "Under my thumb", what a lovely song with the London Simphony Orchestra... The dj also, played with the fact that Mick Jagger a lot of times has sung "Under my tomb"...really sad. They also played "Spill the wine" from the Barbwire soundtrack...I think that this song reflects the spirit of Michael very well, don't you think? Tony, yes you the aussie one, you have described in such a perfect way how I feel...I would love to listen to all my cd's one x one, and then watch all my INXS videos...but I'm not so strong, I cannot do it without break down and fall into tears. Like Michael would sing "my skin is deep but I'm so so weak"...it seems like I'm never gonna be able to play any INXS cd...I'm desolate, broken...the man in who I believe the most has closed his eyes and is never going to open them again... And Tony, whenever you feel lonely in your computer center without access to the chats...think about me, I'm in the same f***ing situation. There's a think I cannot stand...I think I cannot live knowing that Michael killed himself...I cannot face this, I cannot live thinking that he felt so sad, that decided the only way was disappear...I, for one, would prefer to know it was an accident, that he was happy, he loved her little daughter and would never leave her, that he was happy to celebrate the 20th years with INXS, that he was excited for his solo album project,... that he didn't want to die... Show me how to kill the pain I feel...like a friend of mine has told me...be cool, he's now in heaven and is going to make a great band, the angels are lucky to hear his lovely voice, if we just could hear it... >......................... > Not Enough Time >Michael Kelland Hutchence > 1960-1997 Only three words to express how we feel...cute. Susana. ------- Thinking in my beloved Michael: You are the star tonight the sun let you out of sight your light eclipse the moon tonight X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:30:33 UTC+0100 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:31:04 UTC+0100 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:31:04 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bjimenez@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;971124173104] Content-Identifier: 223 From: Susana Jimenez To: (confirm) Subject: [INXS] Michael Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I still cry, looking for a reason. Only one man may ever know why. Hi list, it's me again, >I will be going to the funeral later this week to say goodbye to my >"Idol". I have received many emails with messages for Michael and the >family etc. If you would like to leave a message for Michael, email me >with your words. I will be taking them to his funeral. I will read >them to him and say goodbye. I feel I will be going not only to say >goodbye from myself, but I carry all of you guys on this list with me. >I love all you guys and have enjoyed so much, your company and support. >Darren Darren, I would love to send you my special last words to Michael, as I suppose most of us want...could you please tell us about the "deadline", and please tell us about the date and hour of his funeral, I would love to hold a candle, light it, and just think about Michael, tell him how I adore him, how I will miss him, how much hurt that he's gone...how he has help me trough the years whenever I feel down, he was always there for me singing my tears, I want him to know that now I'm gonna be there for him... I'd better stop before I melt into tears again Susana, (who is still broken...) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:08:59 -0600 From: Karen Gerard To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael Content-Disposition: inline Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Gosh, this was the shock of my life, for sure. Saturday morning when I woke up and went downstairs, my mom was there with the newspaper. So it hit me right away. I went back upstairs and just sat down for a few moments. I knew it was true right away. The only thing I could even think of doing was listening to "Kill the Pain." It was then that I started crying. I mean, I may not have personally known Michael, but this really affected me. I've never lost anyone close to me, but it seemed like Michael was so close. When I first saw INXS back in '88 when I was 11, I saw Michael. He was their image, and it took me awhile to look past him at the other band members. His lyrics taught me that "all are different, all are great." When he sang, "Never Tear Us Apart," it was like he was singing it to me personally--and I'm sure many of you feel the same way. I never thought anything like this would tear us apart. To Tim, Andrew, Kirk, Jon, and Garry: keep the faith, guys, that's all I can say. It's not so important to ask why Michael is gone, but to think about keeping his memory alive. It's really tough to put my grief into words, although I'm a writer. I have to thank Michael for that, too. Although I'm not musically inclined, I love to write. The music of INXS has inspired me so many times. Thank you, Michael. I will always love you. Karen kgerard@css.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:25:23 -0800 From: Malcolm Lawrence Organization: Babel Publishing To: INXS mailing list Subject: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Seems so strange that even in death we still have a problem with masturbation. The body was found naked, he was not a depressed person, he had everything in the world to live for. It's obviously just a case of an orgasm gone awry. Hell of a price to pay though. The ironic thing is the name of his band is "in excess," which is how he died. I'm sure "autoerotic asphyxiation" will be the hot topic on the talk shows for a while now. Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:38:18 +0000 (GMT) From: Jamie Burton To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Michael/Freddie Mercury Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am a fan of both Queen and INXS, and the sad news of Michael's death has come around the sixth anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death, which for me adds even more to the emptiness and loss I am feeling. I'm also on the Queen mailing list, and many people have mentioned Michael's death- they too are thinking of him. Queen's new song One By One (Only The Good Die Young) is now even more relevant and poignant... X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:01:22 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] One healing story Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 02:36 AM 11/24/97 -0500, you wrote: >I have been feeling so down and wanting to talk to >other INXS-ers about what has happenned but since I am on AOL >I can't get in Neil's chat room. I keep checking "strangest party" Thank you Angela. It's been a while since I've been on AOL, but I do know you can do the java-chat thing even on AOL. It involves downloading a few programs but it is still possible. You'd need Trumpet Winsock and Netscape or MSIE 4.0 to do it if I remember correctly. AOL-ers can also use ICQ and there's specific instructions on how to do it at that website. (ICQ is just like instant messaging). If you're on AOL and want to try configuring your system to do these things (it may be more than anyone can handle right now!;) email me privately and I'll try to help you out. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] RE: tribute pages Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:30:08 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ok, so I got the HTML to work, but if any of you guys have pics of him to contribute, I really need some! thanks Nikol >-----Original Message----- >From: Bischoff; Nicole L >Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 11:46 AM >To: 'inxs-list@iastate.edu' >Subject: tribute pages > > > > ok, i'm working on my own tribute for Mike, and I'm having a bit of a >problem...if any of you HTML experts could e-mail me privately, I really need >help! > >Nikol From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Michael Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:26:26 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I can't seem to find you addy Darren, I got this from someone elses >post...could you send it to me? > >Nikol > > > >>I will be going to the funeral later this week to say goodbye to my >>"Idol". I have received many emails with messages for Michael and the >>family etc. If you would like to leave a message for Michael, email me >>with your words. I will be taking them to his funeral. I will read >>them to him and say goodbye. I feel I will be going not only to say >>goodbye from myself, but I carry all of you guys on this list with me. >>I love all you guys and have enjoyed so much, your company and support. > >>Darren > > X-Originating-IP: [206.190.31.254] From: "Donna Driscoll" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: RE: [INXS] Michael Hutchence.. Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:13:22 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well, I have just spent the last 4 hours reading thru the 347 messages that greeted me this morning when I got to work and accessed my hotmail account. Just a bit of humor -- I'm glad I didn't subscribe with my work email account -- the network administrator would probably remove my internet access. It was actually very helpful to see so many others feeling the same things I've been feeling all weekend. My husband and family were extremely supportive, but none of them had ever followed one particular band or singer for as long as I have, so could not truly understand what I was feeling. I was watching the late evening news Friday night when a 5-second "breaking news" report came on about Hutch's death. I was completely inconsolable. My first thought was to run downtown to my office so I could talk with all of you, but my hubby wisely talked me out of it. Family responsibilities kept me away thru the weekend, which looking back, was probably a good thing. I spent a little time with my mom, uncle and younger sis this weekend, and of course the subject of Hutch came up. My sister reminded me of the first time we experienced INXS. It was in 1983 and they opened up for Adam Ant, on his first solo tour in the States. To show you how INXS touched people of all ages, my 60-yr. old uncle spoke about seeing them in concert in Chicago a number of years ago, and how he had planned on seeing them again this year. That of course was the ill-fated concert in Milwaukee, where Hutch fell down a flight of stairs and had to cancel the show. I keep thinking that if that concert had not been canceled, I would not have been searching the internet the next day for news on his condition, and would not have found this list. This list has brought me much joy in the few months that I have been a member. I thank you all of you for this. I am just as much in shock as the rest of you. What was he thinking? An accidental drug overdose would be much easier to comprehend than a suicide. He seemed to have so much going for him, and from all reports, was at one of the happiest points in his life. What a waste. It's so difficult to believe that the world will never again experience a new INXS album. It's so ironic that just last week we were discussing and looking forward to a 1999 tour. It will be interesting to see if Mercury will now release another single off EW in the States. Always looking toward the almighty dollar. This has become much longer than I had planned, so I will stop my ramblings for now, but will write more in the future about how their songs have helped me thru some rough times. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Paula, Tiger Lily, Michael's parents and all the members of INXS. How fortunate they are to have had such an amazing human being in their lives, if for only a relatively short period of time. ~*~ Donna ~*~ Priority: Normal X-MSMail-Priority: Normal To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Enrique Donoso P." Subject: [INXS] Something I wanna Share.... Date: Mon, 24 Nov 97 15:49:44 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Now, after 48 hours living with the horrible new I was thinking off what happens or try to explain myself the tragedy, of course there is no answer yet, but what I want tell all of you, is that I think in a way that I I`ve got a feeling that something wrong was about to happenthat fuck*#* Friday...Why?..because I never, but NEVER use black clothes I mean I hate black clothe, but eventhough that matter this past friday beleive it or not I woke up and use black clothe I don´t no why but I used black jeans, black t-shirt and even black socks (I Can´t beleive it!!!!) and as my friends knows that I hate that type of clothes, they all began to bother me if I was dressed in mourning....take your own conclusions... Enrique From Chile I´m Searching, I´m not Alone.... ---------- X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:33:34 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] Fan Resources Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I also need any hotlines/help lines that you've heard of out there. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:03:08 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] Fan Resources Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello everyone, I'm putting together a new list of reaching out to others but I need some help. Please email me privately: I need: Tribute URLS - the only one I remembered to keep was Michelle's. Anyone else's ICQ number who hasn't already posted it to the list. Any other internet paging program users who want to be recognized Any AOL users who wouldn't mind being IMed by other INXS fans. Paging numbers/screennames will ONLY be posted to the list - everything else will also be cross-posted to messageboards and newgroup. Thanks, Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence X-Originating-IP: [206.190.31.254] From: "Donna Driscoll" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:08:58 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Malcolm Lawrence wrote: > >Seems so strange that even in death we still have a problem with >masturbation. #### Even if this turns out to be the cause of death, I don't think it's a question of a problem with masturbation, but rather the way he went about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with kinky pleasures, however, pushing yourself to the brink of death, or in this case, past the brink, in order to achieve satisfaction, is going a bit too far. At least if you're going to do something like that, have someone you love with you. If only . . . . . . . . ~*~ Donna ~*~ From: "Evenson, William R. (Bill)" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:35:14 -0600 Encoding: 16 TEXT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >From: Malcolm Lawrence[SMTP:malcolm@wolfenet.com] >>>I'm sure >"autoerotic asphyxiation" will be the hot topic on the talk shows for a while now.>> Let's hope so! I agree that this death really doesn't seem to be a suicide. Where's the motive? Where's the note? Where the hell are his clothes? I can't wait to see the surviving members of INXS on a commercial on MTV saying "Kids, it's not cool to strangle yourself while beating off." >Bill Evenson >william.evenson@network.com >The EVIL SNAIL WOMEN MST3K Movie Database : >http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/4619/mstmdbintro.html X-Sender: bak165@email.psu.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:07:30 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Beth Subject: [INXS] Re:Tour Dates Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I had tickets to the Pittsburgh show but now way there. my sister is so lucky to have been there. From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: [INXS] Funeral announced... Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 07:29:55 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi to all, It has just been announced on Melbourne Tv, that Michael's funeral will be held on Thursday, at St.Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. No times were given. Regards...Sharon X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:55:23 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: Re: [INXS] Funeral announced... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 07:29 AM 11/25/97 +1100, you wrote: >Hi to all, > >It has just been announced on Melbourne Tv, that Michael's funeral will be >held on Thursday, at St.Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. No times were given. it's at 2:30 according to the Age Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: chrism@ilx.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 97 14:44:20 -0500 To: Subject: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu 1) I'm surprised that no one (on this list) has implicated or indicted Paula Yates as one of the reasons for Michael's death. When Kurt Cobain died, Courtney Love was blamed for everything under the sun. Could Paula be labeled Mike's "Suicide Blonde?" Right after Cobain's death (at a memorial service in Seattle), Ms. Love yelled, "I hope you're happy now, Kurt. You're dead and that poser Eddie Vetter is going to live to be 80." I think of Bono (or Bob Geldof, for that matter) as the poser in this case living to be 80, and Michael as the sensitve artist gone too soon. 2) When John Lennon died, much was made of the number 9. His birthday (and that of his son Sean) was on the 9th. The Beatles had Revolution Number 9 (Number 9, Number 9...) and Lennon was killed on the 8th in the States, but the 9th in England. Now, we have INXS forming in 1977, INXS having its greatest success in 1987 and Michael leaving us in 1997. 3) Suicide (and that looks like the cause of death) is the ultimate selfish act. The person is not thinking of his/her loved ones or fans. We should consider the low-paid hotel worker who had to discover Michael's body--a memory that will keep with that person for the rest of his/her life. It's the same for train conductors who have to live with the memory of someone jumping in front of his/her train. The victim dies, but the engine driver has to deal with that for the rest of his/her life. Could I have put the brakes on sooner? Things like that. The person commiting suicide is only considering himself. 4) We should always have our heroes. But, we should have everyday heroes, too. Our friends, family, co-workers, fellow students, whoever. The death of those people should affect us more. Those people will drive us to the airport or help us move or give us unconditional love (and aggravate us a whole lot, also). Idols will let us down; they're human too. Celebrities are endowed with powers given to them by the press and the people. The press is only giving us what we want. And yes, they do go way too far, at times. But, it is a simple matter of fact that INXS was not really part of the public conscience for the past couple of years (especially in the States). Our love for them as fans not withstanding, Michael had to face being an aging sex symbol/playboy whose own (and the band's) popularity was on the wane. At least, the band still had some fame and popularity at the present time. If Michael had done this thing five years from now, he might have been referred to a "Has-been forty-something rocker...". As it is now, they are labeling him "80's rocker..." Having never fronted a successful rock band or dated a supermodel, I will never know what Michael was going through--but I can tell all of us on the list that INXS is not gone. They have given us living testimony on audio (and video) that sounds as fresh as the first day we heard the Boys from Down Under. Revel in that, enjoy that, introduce other people to the band, but don't let the end of Michael Hutchence's life be the end of your world. CM From: "Bischoff; Nicole L" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] tribute page Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:02:37 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ok, I'm having a hard time again! everytime I want to write something on my page about how I feel or something, I get too upset and can't think straight.....if anyone has any poes, or even mindless mourning....email it to me and I'll put it up on my page for you! what I got so far can be seen at: http://members.tripod.com/~Princess_SunDancer/MH/MH.html and PLEASE send in some pics! I am gonna just drown my page in em! thanks again, Nikol From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 07:05:58 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This has been discounted by the police. He committed suicide by hanging. Sharon in Melbourne ---------- > From: Malcolm Lawrence > To: INXS mailing list > Subject: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation > Date: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 5:25 AM > > Seems so strange that even in death we still have a problem with > masturbation. The body was found naked, he was not a depressed person, > he had everything in the world to live for. It's obviously just a case > of an orgasm gone awry. Hell of a price to pay though. The ironic thing > is the name of his band is "in excess," which is how he died. I'm sure > "autoerotic asphyxiation" will be the hot topic on the talk shows for a > while now. > > From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] latest news Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:15:50 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Ditto ---------- From: Frodis Chic[SMTP:mijacogeo@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 10:46 AM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] latest news Tony-- Thanks for keeping us informed. Moi, I'm in the States and let me tell you, the media here isn't worth @#&*! The only half-way reliable info I can get comes from Aussie sites on the net, or from fans who are writing. Thanks again--I *really* appreciate it. Keep us posted, will ya? Mija From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] An epitath Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 07:27:31 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There is no set pattern of behaviour for people who commit suicide.Seemingly, they're okay one minute, the next they're dead.I'll say it again; police have ruled out any suggestion of anything other than suicide.I know it's hard to take, but how could you possibly believe what the British tabloids print? Just believe that the man was in greater pain than anyone ever knew, and as suggested by the reporter who interviewed him 4 days before he died, that he was very good at showing the press the side of him that they wanted to see,a happy contented man. Take care...Regards...Sharon ---------- > From: BPRice > To: INXS Mailing List > Subject: [INXS] An epitath > Date: Monday, November 24, 1997 7:11 PM > > > I still find it hard to believe. Funny how the last few days/hours of a > celebrity's life leap out in almost exact detail--his arrival in Sydney, > rehearsals with the band, dinner with parents, phone call to friend, > discovery of the body--and how important all of it seems now, when, if he > lived, we'd likely never hear about any of the last few days regarding > Hutch. It's the three hours from that last phone call until his body was > discovered that really creep me out. What exactly happened? Did he mean > to kill himself? Why? I know that it shouldn't matter because he's dead, > but I want to know anyway. > > Nothing I've read regarding his behavior during the last days of his life > suggest he was contemplating suicide. The closest thing has been his > father's concern ("Mike, are you alright?"), but that's not conclusive > enough and his behavior otherwise outweighs that, to me. Everything else > suggests that his behavior was that of preparing for a tour, and catching > up with friends. And how could he knowingly leave a 15 month old daughter? > > Maybe the reports by the UK papers that it was an accident, during a > bizarre sex act (autoerotic axphyxiation) are true. From what I've read, > this may be likely. ALTHOUGH I HATE SAYING IT. It is said he'd been dead > two hours before he was found, and it seems he had a lunch date set up for > around noon. He'd hardly act this way if he was planning to end it that > same morning. If autoerotic axphyxiation is the case, it in some ways > makes it worse, because then it becomes a freak accident, and a needlessly > careless one. Why put yourself in such unnecessary danger? Why, when > you've got a beautiful girlfriend and in any case can have any woman at > your beck and call? I can certainly understand any apprehensiveness on the > part of his family in wanting to keep that news quite, embarrasing as it > may seem. On the other hand, it'd be comforting to know it was an > accident, because then we'd know he wasn't copping out on his > responsibilities to his daughter, his lover, his family, and his > bandmembers. > > And the band. What have they got to be going through right now? Can you > imagine their shock, after waiting for him to show up for a rehearsal, only > to have a police officer arrive instead with the news of his death? I know > his parents are going through hell, and his girlfriend and daughter, and my > condolences go out to them, but as a fan I can really only directly relate > to the band members, Tim, Andrew, Jon, Gary, and Kirk, and what they feel > right now. Besides the loss of their longtime singer and friend, their > future as a band is over. Finished. What will they do, now? Going on as > INXS without him is out of the question, and at a point when they were all > so tight and happy, with a triumphant 20th Anniversary tour of their > beloved homeland emminent. I wish I could be with them and be able to let > them know how much their music has meant to me all these years. I never > had the opportunity to meet them, but from interviews and other list > members comments, and my own intuition into people's character, I know they > are all great guys, the kind anybody would want to be friends with, the > kind you'd trust with your life. God be with all of you right now, Andrew, > Tim, Jon, Gary, and Kirk. > > Myself, I feel...lost. They've been my NUMBER ONE band for the past nine > years, non-stop. Their music has touched me and inspired me in a way no > other artist's has. I mean, they were MY band. They represented, in an > odd way, ME. They were who I am. Who I saw myself as. Who I aspired to > be. They helped define my identity. A non-fan can't understand, but I > know all of you on the list understand clearly. And now it's gone, never > to return. > > God be with Michael, and with his family and friends and bandmates, and God > be with all of us. > > Brian > Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:06:07 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: linda@oracle.pnb.uconn.edu (Linda Armstrong) Subject: Re: [INXS] Loss of MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi Diane - I had the same thing happen to me on Saturday, my boyfriend came in the house and asked if I had heard the news, and I thought he must be kidding when he told me! Then, of all times for me not to be able to log on to my e-mail at home! I messed up something last week and haven't been able to fix it, so had to wait till this morning to log on at work, and then I have 300+ messages waiting - I'm not even half through them yet! It's so depressing, I just can't believe it! Where are you in CT? **************************************** Linda L. Armstrong Administrative Assistant Department of Physiology & Neurobiology University of Connecticut 860-486-3290 Phone 860-486-3303 Fax **************************************** From: INXSBABE@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:04:18 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Oh there are more rumors out there than that. This dumb person on an aol chat last night said that he was tested at UCLA and he found out he had AIDS. This person said that the AIDS was in it's advanced stages. People love to start rumors. Anyone remember that song by Timex Social Club called "Rumors." "Look at all these rumors spreading everyday. I just need some time, some time to get away." Rumors don't help they only hurt. Leave it to the tabloid and other ignorant people to spread rumors. PLEASE don't flame me. I'm not accusing anyone of spreading rumors. I'm just saying that I don't appreciate people who throw messed up accusations, like reporters and other media people and people who don't give a s**t about INXS. Karen X-Sender: gavinol@mail.ozramp.net.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 08:52:55 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Sally/Gavin Subject: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi everyone, Michaels funeral will be on Thursday at St.Andrew's cathedral in Sydney at 2:30pm..... Regards...Gavin. ICQ numbers -> 937455 for Gavin or 939166 for Sally. X-Sender: gavinol@mail.ozramp.net.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 08:46:15 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Sally/Gavin Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu My icq number is 937455 if any other INXSaries wanna add me..... ICQ numbers -> 937455 for Gavin or 939166 for Sally. X-Originating-IP: [192.203.1.250] From: "Marlene Santiago" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:47:19 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hmm..maybe not. Would the police actually submit an official report saying 'accidental death by masturbation' ??? Marlene >This has been discounted by the police. He committed suicide by hanging. > >Sharon in Melbourne > Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 08:40:36 +1100 From: Darren Jones To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Funeral announced... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The funeral is at 2.30pm, I will be there to say goodbye... Darren sharon wolstenholme wrote: > > Hi to all, > > It has just been announced on Melbourne Tv, that Michael's funeral will be > held on Thursday, at St.Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. No times were given. From: Minbari@concentric.net Subject: Re: [INXS] latest news To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:11:10 -0500 (EST) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu > > > Tony-- > Thanks for keeping us informed. Moi, I'm in the States and let me > tell you, the media here isn't worth @#&*! The only half-way reliable > info I can get comes from Aussie sites on the net, or from fans who are > writing. Thanks again--I *really* appreciate it. Keep us posted, will > ya? > I agree with Mija. I haven't heard a thing on the radio or seen a thing on Tv. > > > I can't believe so little time has been spent on this tragedy in the U.S. If it weren't for the list and some great net friends, I don't know where I would turn. thanks to everyone. Alia > X-Originating-IP: [192.203.1.250] From: "Marlene Santiago" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Thoughts Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:38:51 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi all.... It's been a few months since I've been on the list (due to inaccessiblity to email). What a sad note to come back on. I too live in the states where the info on Mikey is practically nill, unless you're searching high and low for it (thanks to all). I appreciate the input and support of all of the fans. No one I know is a hardcore INXS-er like me, so it helps to have this channel. I've not been able to listen to any INXS at all. I think if I heard 'Just A Man' about now it would rip me to bits. Even my daughters (twins, 10yrs) were affected. They've grown up with INXS since I've listened to them since well before they were born. All three of us re-watched the Aspen INXS show Saturday night and went through a box of Kleenex and a half-gallon of ice cream. *feeble grin* Mikey will be sorely missed. For the band members, family and all the fans out there in pain,,,, we are with you. Marlene ps...if anybody needs someone to talk to on a more private level...feel free to email me. rhubancust@hotmail.com From: swelsh@aarcorp.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 97 15:44:43 -0600 To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Funeral announced... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Per the Sydney Herald it will be at 2:30pm _________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: [INXS] Funeral announced... Author: at Internet-Mail Date: 11/25/97 7:29 AM Hi to all, It has just been announced on Melbourne Tv, that Michael's funeral will be held on Thursday, at St.Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. No times were given. Regards...Sharon X-Sender: gavinol@mail.ozramp.net.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:03:23 +1100 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Sally/Gavin Subject: [INXS] Michael and Bob Geldoff Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well I don't really have much to say that already hasn't been said about Michael Hutchence. To say that his and INXS' music affected my life would be a huge understatement. I would have listened to them for thousands of hours in my life so far...it really is a huge loss...especially to the Australian music scene. I have never heard INXS played simultaneously on 4 different radio stations at the same time (we only have 5 that would play INXS). The newspapers here (In Melbourne) have had 5-6 page spreads on Michael and the band....front page news everyday... All my friends have either rang me or seen me to see how I am coping....I am coping well at the moment...still in shock I think. It seems Michael had a heated phone call with Bob Geldoff only a short time before his death....it appears that Michael was very upset that Paula and the children were unable to come to Australia due to the drawn out custody battle between Bob and Paula. So I guess there is one of the main reasons. I sincerely hope that isn't why...but I cannot see what else could have made him feel suicidal..... Anyway....regards...take care etc... Gavin. ICQ 937455 - Feel free to add me if u need a chat. ICQ numbers -> 937455 for Gavin or 939166 for Sally. From: SDavis2951@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:03:49 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Hutchence.. Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu In a message dated 97-11-24 12:17:18 EST, MDeLaOssa@usanetworks.com writes: >THis is bullshit... I >Sweet as Sin >Maria Is this what it took to finally get you to post something about INXS? Sorry for saying that, and I am sorry you will miss your Garry, but some of us are still having a hard time dealing with this. Forgive me. Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:16:39 -0800 From: Malcolm Lawrence Organization: Babel Publishing To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu sharon wolstenholme wrote: > This has been discounted by the police. Only to save his dignity, and also because the police probably can't even pronounce the phrase let alone know what it means. > He committed suicide by hanging. Of course he didn't commit suicide. He was having a wank and in trying to heighten the effect he cut off his circulation completely and inadvertently strangled himself. He died in a fit of masturbation's excess. > Sharon in Melbourne > > ---------- > > From: Malcolm Lawrence > > To: INXS mailing list > > Subject: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation > > Date: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 5:25 AM > > > > Seems so strange that even in death we still have a problem with > > masturbation. The body was found naked, he was not a depressed person, > > he had everything in the world to live for. It's obviously just a case > > of an orgasm gone awry. Hell of a price to pay though. The ironic thing > > is the name of his band is "in excess," which is how he died. I'm sure > > "autoerotic asphyxiation" will be the hot topic on the talk shows for a > > while now. > > X-Originating-IP: [192.203.1.250] From: "Marlene Santiago" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:52:10 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Hi everyone, > Michaels funeral will be on Thursday at St.Andrew's cathedral in >Sydney at 2:30pm..... > Regards...Gavin. >ICQ numbers -> 937455 for Gavin or 939166 for Sally. OH NO!! Not on Thanksgiving!!! *sniffle* I know it's a long shot....is this going to be televised or such ?? Anybody going to tape it ?? I'd like to be able to see every last bit I can. Marlene X-Sender: akent@mail Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:14:28 -0700 To: INXS list serv From: Allison Kent Subject: [INXS] introduction Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi everyone. My name is Allison and I've just joined this listserv. I live in LA, but am originally from Toronto, CANADA. Yes, I am very sad about Saturday's tragic events...Michael's death. How's everyone else doing? Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:08:53 -0600 (CST) From: Cynthia M Simko To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] An epitath Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu amen sharon....i've been waiting for someone to say that...i couldn't agree with you more. nobody knew what he was feeling, and no one can understand. or maybe NOT understanding IS understanding... cin On Tue, 25 Nov 1997, sharon wolstenholme wrote: > There is no set pattern of behaviour for people who commit > suicide.Seemingly, they're okay one minute, the next they're dead.I'll say > it again; police have ruled out any suggestion of anything other than > suicide.I know it's hard to take, but how could you possibly believe what > the British tabloids print? Just believe that the man was in greater pain > than anyone ever knew, and as suggested by the reporter who interviewed him > 4 days before he died, that he was very good at showing the press the side > of him that they wanted to see,a happy contented man. > Take care...Regards...Sharon > > > ---------- > > From: BPRice > > To: INXS Mailing List > > Subject: [INXS] An epitath > > Date: Monday, November 24, 1997 7:11 PM > > > > > > I still find it hard to believe. Funny how the last few days/hours of a > > celebrity's life leap out in almost exact detail--his arrival in Sydney, > > rehearsals with the band, dinner with parents, phone call to friend, > > discovery of the body--and how important all of it seems now, when, if he > > lived, we'd likely never hear about any of the last few days regarding > > Hutch. It's the three hours from that last phone call until his body was > > discovered that really creep me out. What exactly happened? Did he mean > > to kill himself? Why? I know that it shouldn't matter because he's > dead, > > but I want to know anyway. > > > > Nothing I've read regarding his behavior during the last days of his life > > suggest he was contemplating suicide. The closest thing has been his > > father's concern ("Mike, are you alright?"), but that's not conclusive > > enough and his behavior otherwise outweighs that, to me. Everything > else > > suggests that his behavior was that of preparing for a tour, and catching > > up with friends. And how could he knowingly leave a 15 month old > daughter? > > > > Maybe the reports by the UK papers that it was an accident, during a > > bizarre sex act (autoerotic axphyxiation) are true. From what I've read, > > this may be likely. ALTHOUGH I HATE SAYING IT. It is said he'd been > dead > > two hours before he was found, and it seems he had a lunch date set up > for > > around noon. He'd hardly act this way if he was planning to end it that > > same morning. If autoerotic axphyxiation is the case, it in some ways > > makes it worse, because then it becomes a freak accident, and a > needlessly > > careless one. Why put yourself in such unnecessary danger? Why, when > > you've got a beautiful girlfriend and in any case can have any woman at > > your beck and call? I can certainly understand any apprehensiveness on > the > > part of his family in wanting to keep that news quite, embarrasing as it > > may seem. On the other hand, it'd be comforting to know it was an > > accident, because then we'd know he wasn't copping out on his > > responsibilities to his daughter, his lover, his family, and his > > bandmembers. > > > > And the band. What have they got to be going through right now? Can you > > imagine their shock, after waiting for him to show up for a rehearsal, > only > > to have a police officer arrive instead with the news of his death? I > know > > his parents are going through hell, and his girlfriend and daughter, and > my > > condolences go out to them, but as a fan I can really only directly > relate > > to the band members, Tim, Andrew, Jon, Gary, and Kirk, and what they feel > > right now. Besides the loss of their longtime singer and friend, their > > future as a band is over. Finished. What will they do, now? Going on > as > > INXS without him is out of the question, and at a point when they were > all > > so tight and happy, with a triumphant 20th Anniversary tour of their > > beloved homeland emminent. I wish I could be with them and be able to > let > > them know how much their music has meant to me all these years. I never > > had the opportunity to meet them, but from interviews and other list > > members comments, and my own intuition into people's character, I know > they > > are all great guys, the kind anybody would want to be friends with, the > > kind you'd trust with your life. God be with all of you right now, > Andrew, > > Tim, Jon, Gary, and Kirk. > > > > Myself, I feel...lost. They've been my NUMBER ONE band for the past nine > > years, non-stop. Their music has touched me and inspired me in a way no > > other artist's has. I mean, they were MY band. They represented, in an > > odd way, ME. They were who I am. Who I saw myself as. Who I aspired > to > > be. They helped define my identity. A non-fan can't understand, but I > > know all of you on the list understand clearly. And now it's gone, never > > to return. > > > > God be with Michael, and with his family and friends and bandmates, and > God > > be with all of us. > > > > Brian > > X-Authentication-Warning: eris.cs.umb.edu: sid owned process doing -bs Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:13:42 -0500 (EST) From: "Sudhamsu D. Rao" To: inxs list Subject: [INXS] Boston globe article X-MIME-Autoconverted: from QUOTED-PRINTABLE to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id QAA05769 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi Guys, here's any article that was in todays Boston Globe. I thought you guys would like to see it. Amsu ________________________________________________________________________ my homepage address : http://www.cs.umb.edu/~sid Lemme know whacha think. *smile* Have a great day!!! :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, 1960-97 INXS singer seemed excited about future By Paul Robicheau, Globe Correspondent, 11/24/97 Michael Hutchence was a prototypical rock star, on the wane. He last performed in Boston Sept. 19 with his band INXS, touting their latest CD ''Elegantly Wasted'' with a show before a less-than-full house of 2,100 to the Orpheum Theatre - a far cry from sold-out shows at the Worcester Centrum and Great Woods in 1988. But there were no signs that Hutchence, found dead at age 37 Saturday of an apparent suicide hanging in a Sydney hotel, was particularly troubled by diminished commercial clout or other issues. And according to news reports, which included outpourings of shock and grief from fans and friends, the singer appeared to have been happier than ever. He was about to embark on INXS's 20th anniversary tour of its native Australia, and he planned to marry his British girlfriend, Paula Yates, mother of their 15-month-old daughter Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, on a Tahitian island in January. Hutchence was shy but friendly just before the Orpheum show, appearing with his band at a record company-sponsored ''meet 'n' greet'' at a nearby restaurant. He even asked newfound industry acquaintances if anyone wanted a drink before going over to the bar, and sounded upbeat about his band's latest CD and tour. ''It sounds dubious, but this is the best tour we've done,'' Hutchence said. ''We're getting the muse together. It's clickin'.'' Later that night, INXS lived up to his words, sounding as vibrant as at any time since the band played local clubs like the Paradise, where Hutchence paraded in a tiger-skin jumpsuit in 1984. The Orpheum lent a perfect balance between arena-size staging and intimacy with fans. The leonine singer charmed the crowd on every level, scaling a 20-foot speaker stack to sing ''Need You Tonight'' in bare feet, and roaming aisles all the way to the balcony, from which he plopped into a side-box seat. Hutchence's deep voice was also in fine physical shape, from 1987 hit ''Never Tear Us Apart'' to new songs like the spiritual ''Searching'' and ''Just a Man,'' in which he sang in his edgy purr, ''When I've got plans, I close my eyes to the pain.'' ''Elegantly Wasted'' was a strong disc whose main flaw was simply that it rehashed the clean, punchy dance-rock sound that INXS perfected on 1987's ''Kick,'' which sold 9 millions copies on the strength of such singles as ''Devil Inside'' (arguably the band's best song) and ''New Sensation.'' After 1990's ''X,'' INXS grew passe on the post-grunge rock scene, slipping commercially with 1992's ''Welcome To Wherever You Are'' and 1993's ''Full Moon, Dirty Hearts,'' supported with a tour that played to only 3,000 fans at echoey Matthews Arena. Still, like many Australian rock groups, INXS delivered more crunch in concert, compensating for its limited palette with personality, showmanship, and funky, volume-enhanced rhythm. INXS also benefit ed from its stable chemistry. Keyboardist Andrew Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss and drummer Jon Farriss (all brothers), guitarist-saxophonist Kirk Pengilly, bassist Garry Gary Beers all launched the sextet with Hutchence in 1977. But it was Hutchence who packed the fans (especially girls) into the seats, from the Centrum to London's Wembley Stadium. He embodied the requisite rock-star charisma, reflecting the earthy appeal of '80s contemporary Bono, the brash energy of Mick Jagger, and the brooding sensuality of Jim Morrison. But alas, it's that last singer with whom Hutchence will likely be compared most in the near future - simply for the manner of his death. From: JMussry@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:47:02 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Thanks Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu In a message dated 11/23/97 8:13:32 AM, you wrote: <> :-) It's great to hear from you Sarah. You are going to be alright. We will all miss "Everything" about Michael. An INXSer Forever, Jack From: "De La Ossa, Maria" To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] you will be missed... Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:40:40 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I am so depressed, I just came back from Strawberry Fields and there were a bunch of flowers and poems, and now it just really seems to have sank... Hutch is Dead, I cant cope with it an dont know what to do, or how to feel, I am so pissed, how dare he... I feel like someone has just reach inside and taken my heart out... And since I dont have AOL I feel like I am about to climb the walls.... HELP!!!! I need Mary Woods E-mail Address Thanks to ya all... Very distrought... Maria >---------- From: "Danilo Meira" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Sordid Rumours Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 21:23:24 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >Oh there are more rumors out there than that. This dumb person >on an aol chat last night said that he was tested at UCLA and he >found out he had AIDS. I heard it here (in Brazil) too. But I don't believe in this, because that rumors came from persons that just wanted INXS away. And if this rumors were true, I think that Michael should do what Magic Johnson does, show to the people that AIDS is NOT the end of all. I prefer to believe in Paula's version. Sad, Danilo Meira "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- From: JMussry@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:20:14 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] ???? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This is soo crazy. I really can't believe this. God I'm beginning to think I should just believe in the opposites. Mike was about peace and love, not death and suicide. Mike I wasn't close to being done with you yet. Thank you for lots of very precious loving joyous moments in my life. Boy did I still have a lot of future plans with you. Michael Hutchence I miss you a lot. God this fucking sucks. Mike was all about sex appeal. A Sex God in my book. He was good at it...extremely. The shit poured out of him like no other. He didn't even have to open his mouth. He was sexy ,sensual, mystical and very sultry. He had a melting quality about him. He was a ladiesss man and he loved it too. It wasn't a performance. That was Michael Hutchence and he seemed to love it very much The only reason, I think, Michael end his life would be if his essence was taken away from him. And that would be AIDS, Herpes, etc. I don't know. I feel like I don't know shit anymore. All I do know is that Michael is gone and with it a lot meaningful joy and happiness. I love you Michael Hutchence and will always. I thank all you INXSers for being out there. An INXSer Forever, Jack Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:11:21 -0800 From: Nick Doko Organization: Cal Poly State University -- San Luis Obispo To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I'm wondering if I'm the only one finding it odd that Michael died suspiciously on November 22. Someone else died a suspicious death on November 22 in 1963. (For the non US citizens on the list, I don't expect that you'd know this.) John F. Kennedy was killed November 22 in Dallas, TX. Many Americans think he died in a way different than the police described. Now we have Michael dead. Some of us don't buy the police explanation. I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel the same way about certain dates. It seems like November 22 is the day for young men, ahead of their time, to be take prematurely. -Nick chrism@ilx.com wrote: > 2) When John Lennon died, much was made of the number 9. His birthday (and > that of his son Sean) was on the 9th. The Beatles had Revolution Number 9 > (Number 9, Number 9...) and Lennon was killed on the 8th in the States, but > the 9th in England. Now, we have INXS forming in 1977, INXS having its > greatest success in 1987 and Michael leaving us in 1997. > > > CM > From: swelsh@aarcorp.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 97 17:30:07 -0600 To: Subject: Re[2]: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The police are discounting this, however the coroner has yet to rule. By all accounts to the police it appears to be a suicide, however this may be proven wrong upon completion of the coroners exam. _________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Author: at Internet-Mail Date: 11/24/97 1:47 PM Hmm..maybe not. Would the police actually submit an official report saying 'accidental death by masturbation' ??? Marlene >This has been discounted by the police. He committed suicide by hanging. > >Sharon in Melbourne From: jenifer.hartnett@BellAtlantic.COM To: "owner-inxs-list(a)majordomo.iastate.edu" , "inxs-list(a)iastate.edu" Subject: Re[2]: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:13:25 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Can we please try not to be crass here? I believe somebody already made the point that it's not the how, it's the what. Michael has died and that is a great loss for a lot of people. It only hurts more when people make comments like this: >>Let's hope so! I agree that this death really doesn't seem to be a suicide. Where's the motive? Where's the note? Where the hell are his clothes? I can't wait to see the surviving members of INXS on a commercial on MTV saying "Kids, it's not cool to strangle yourself while beating off."<< Let's let Michael rest in peace and preserve the memories of him as a talented songwriter and performer. X-Originating-IP: [207.79.35.35] From: "Irene Cange" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Goodbye Michael Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:51:47 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I originally sent this last night, but it was bounced back to me. Let's try it again. Hello all... I have been out of town this weekend and have just now been reading the postings. I just don't know where to begin. Pardon me where I ramble. Like many of you, I am feeling all sorts of emotions. I received word of Michael's death after returning to my hotel room Friday night after the U2 concert in New Orleans. I immediately phoned Mary Woods and begged her to tell me that it wasn't true. I spent the remainder of the night on the phone trying to sort it all out. A couple of times in the past I wondered how I would react when the members of INXS and U2 passed away. I thought I wouldn't have to deal with that until 30-40 years from now! Well now I know. I have been unable to control my grief over the last 48 hours. I keep thinking about the past, the present and the future... The past...all of the wonderful music INXS has given us; the present...the memories I have from the many times I saw them perform and hung out with them here in North America this Summer; the future...the trip that I had planned to Australia to see them again. As the hours go by, I keep thinking the heartache will subside, but it doesn't. I think this has been especially difficult for me since I lost my job just one week before losing Michael and INXS. I was planning to use my trip to AUS as a way to forget my job troubles, have some fun and clear the cobwebs in my brain. I am comforted to see that there are so many others that understand the pain I'm feeling (some friends and family members do not). A few minutes ago the flight to Sydney that Teresa & I would have been on took off from Los Angeles airport. I wish this was a nightmare and I was on that plane to Sydney. My sympathies to all us fans, Michael's family and friends, Paula, Tiger, Tim, Andrew, Jon, Garry, Kirk. Goodbye Michael...God Bless You...You'll be missed so very much. Irene :( :( "I'm just a man, my will is so strong, When I've got plans, I close my eyes to the pain" X-Originating-IP: [205.167.0.31] From: "Frodis Chic" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Spooky Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:31:01 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Enrique from Chile said: ...but what I want tell all of you, is that I think in a way that I I`ve got a feeling that something wrong was about to happen that @#*!ing Friday...Why?..because I never, but NEVER use black clothes I mean I hate black clothes, but even though that matter this past friday beleive it or not I woke up and use black clothe I don't know why but I used black jeans, black t-shirt and even black socks...they all began to bother me if I was dressed in mourning....take your own conclusions... ...... I also had weird vibes beforehand, I had a bad feeling that something was about to happen to one of the guys in one of "my" bands. Without any real reason, my focus was on another band, the members of which are a little older & so I was worried along those lines. I never in a million years would have connected those impressions to Michael, I mean, who would? I have a history of getting on a "wavelength" about people I know about just before something happens to them (good or bad). I'm not a big believer in ESP, but this is constantly happening to me. It's odd, not two weeks ago I dug thru some video tapes in my cabinet, and I found the one with the "Australian Made" concert from MTV, about 87 or 88 I think. I hadn't watched it in forever. I also ran across the 86 VMA's from MTV, and INXS was one of the acts on that night. I thought, gosh, they haven't been in the news in a while, it's about time for another round. I never thought it would be in this way. I'm at such a loss as to how I should feel. I'm sort of straddling the first few levels of depression simultaneously. On one hand I'm still in shock and it hasn't really sunk in; on another I'm crying and very much in grief, and on still another I feel like I'm starting to deal with it...till I hear just the wrong song and it starts all over again. I'm listening to the live cuts now rather than the studio stuff; it seems more "him," ya know? There's such a vitality there, someone who really loves what he's doing. And people who love him for it. NP: LBL cut of Mystify. You can hear the audience singing above Michael's own vocals. It's electrifying. But now it's gone, without a trace. Michael, I miss you. I have so much other stuff I need to be doing right now, but I can't make sense of this and it's rendering everything else in my life uncomprehensible. Better go b4 I start in crying again... Mija From: "Danilo Meira" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:23:37 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi, Hey, I think that the number is not the #7, but the #2. Look: this year was the 20th anniversary of the band, Michael born date: 22th January, dead date: 22th november. EW was the 12th album of the band (#2, #2, #2). His body was discoved at 12:00. Sorry if I've been a little morbid, but I'm really away from #2. Sad (and scared), Danilo Meira > 2) When John Lennon died, much was made of the number 9. > His birthday (and that of his son Sean) was on the 9th. The > Beatles had Revolution Number 9 (Number 9, Number 9...) and > Lennon was killed on the 8th in the States, but the 9th in > England. Now, we have INXS forming in 1977, INXS having its > greatest success in 1987 and Michael leaving us in 1997. X-Originating-IP: [194.130.199.225] From: "deirdre jennette" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:08:05 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi Lenore, Deirdre here. I'm still thinking I'm having a bad dream & I'm going to wake up in a cold sweat. I was going to Australia on the 8th to catch the last 4 dates of the tour. I was to pick my plane ticket up today or Tues. On Friday @ 12:00 midnight, I got a phone call from LA that made everything go black....... I'm one of the few people on this list who know or remember you guys by "partners in slime". My friends & I met you in 1988. I have seen & spoken to you over the years backstage & by the will call window. Not sure if you know me by name, but the last time I saw you it was by the backstage door in Philly. I'm black, lightskinned, about 5'4" the last time I saw you I had reddish brown hair that went a little past my shoulders. I know this must be God awful for you guys. My friends & I have known the band for 11yrs. & it kills us to think that we may never see the rest of the guys again. We're sooo worried about Jon being that he's all ready had so much shit he was going thru w/Leslie. Anyway...... i just wanted to post to someone who's been around & actually did know Michael & the rest of INXS like we did. I hope you, Timothy Michael & the other guys are fine. Send me an email if you want. Be well, Dee From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Fan Resources Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:15:23 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Stayza..you may already have but here are some.... http://www.theage.com.au/daily/971125/news/news5.html hope this helps Diane ---------- From: Stazya[SMTP:stazya@wt.net] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 2:33 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Fan Resources I also need any hotlines/help lines that you've heard of out there. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: "Lenore Mc Feeley" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:28:57 -0500 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Marlene I don't know where you are but I sure Thursday at 2:30 in Aust is just about midnight Wensday here in the states I could be wrong so if anyone knows the time diff pls post if for us so we can all pray and light a candel for Michael at the same time. Lets have so many candles lite that Midnight in the usa looks like a beautiful summers day at 12 noon. Lenore spider69@erols.com From: JMussry@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:34:39 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: Re: [INXS] And now, a day later...(long) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I love it. Thank you very much for sharing your poem :-) In a message dated 11/23/97 11:43:08 PM, you wrote: << FAREWELL The mirror of a man. A legend in his being. Never flawless in his image. Never distorted in his seeing. You were an inspiration to me, living a life that you saw good. Never living it how others wanted, but rather, living it how you should. And as we say farewell, through these mournful tears, I pray I never forget you and your existence through the years. It will be hard for us to let you go, but I know that days go on. That final bow, the closing curtain, that emotion in your song. Finally, I thank you personally for that inspiration you did give. The world will be a lonely place without you in it to live. Farewell, Michael Hutchence, you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Written by Glenn Misztal, November 23, 1997. >> From: ROGRABBIT2@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:45:13 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael/Freddie Mercury Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I agree. I feel such an emptiness in myself and yet I feel all the love I have for Michael also. I was reluctant to listen to INXS this weekend and I'm fortunate that I can listen to music at work. I'm on a midnight shift this week and I've listen to INXS most of the time. It was hard at first but it did make me feel better. The lyrics take on some deeper meanings now. But they are still great!!! So many songs involved choices and with recent events it seems Michael may have been more despondent then it appeared. Sometimes depression can lead to a great insight into life. I'm still somewhat in shock and starting to accept it all. I am thankful that I had him in the first place. I will miss him deeply. Peace, Chris Hatfield Phila, PA. USA PS. They just had an MH/INXS report on "Hard Copy" at 7:30 pm in Philadelphia. X-Originating-IP: [207.79.35.35] From: "Irene Cange" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Can there be another album? Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:47:02 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Brian- Don't feel selfish. I don't think there's one person on this list who hasn't had the same thought at least once. Whether they'd do an album of un-released material is anyone's guess. Maybe they would consider a limited-release to soften the blow to their core fan-base. Let's hope so. Irene :( :( I know it sounds selfish of me and there are more important things to deal with. But I think as fans we'd all love to hear some of what they've got that we haven't heard. A final remembrance. If talking about new albums offends some of you in this time of grief, I apologize. I only want to be able to look forward to just one more album by INXS. One more album (or three, as the contract states) by the most influential band in my life. Brian From: Disappear1@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:47:02 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id SAA06990 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This is Kim from Minneapolis. It has been a long time since I have posted but I have been on the list for about two years. I am so thankful for everyone that I have had the chance to meet because of our mutual love for Inxs. Inxs has not only brought me joy through music but I have had a lot more love in my life because of them. My husband created a web site for me to share with others. He came up with the AOL screen name In2Inxs without knowing how closely it sounded like the fan club's name. I am not attempting to copy that name so please don't take it that way. He created this out of love for me and wanting to find a way to help me deal with this. Please feel free to visit the site and share your feelings by posting a message. KIM http://members.aol.com/in2inxs/index.html X-Originating-IP: [207.79.35.35] From: "Irene Cange" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 17:58:31 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Since I was going to AUS I did a "cheat sheet" with the time zone calculations... Thursday at 2:30pm is Wednesday at 7:30 pm here in the US Pacific time zone. I haven't decided yet what I'll be doing, but it will be something to honor the memory of a man we will miss so much. Does anyone else feel that the announcement of the funeral expresses the reality of it all? Irene :( :( ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Lenore Mc Feeley" To: Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:28:57 -0500 Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Marlene I don't know where you are but I sure Thursday at 2:30 in Aust is just about midnight Wensday here in the states I could be wrong so if anyone knows the time diff pls post if for us so we can all pray and light a candel for Michael at the same time. Lets have so many candles lite that Midnight in the usa looks like a beautiful summers day at 12 noon. Lenore spider69@erols.com From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] MTV Online Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:57:44 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi, MTV Online has a report about the sad facts on today's news headlines. The address: http://www.mtv.com/news_launch.html Sad and scared, Danilo Meira "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- From: ROGRABBIT2@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:10:16 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael Hutchence 1960-1997 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Ben, in reference to: Tim Farris was on a AM radio staition last night really sticking it to the media and the Papparazzi. he said things like: "It really sucks the way they treated him" and "There was a lot of bullshit written about him" and "Good on him for punching out photographers, more people should do the same." Basically the angle he took was that Michael was generally happy however the media kept on his back and that may have contributed to his death. Well the media are doing well this year aren't they? I have to agree with this. The Constant invasion of the media into Michaels's life may have contributed to the suicide, if it was suicide. New problems with Bob Geldof and the custody of his and Paula's children may have resulted in new tabloid news which would invade Michael again. I may had contributed. Also, some times when people kill themselves there are no signs. The people aren't talking about it, they seem happy as if nothing is wrong. That can be the largest sign. They may feel no one can help them so everything is kept inside. The solution is then found inside the person without anyone knowing. When the communication stopped could have been when the trouble began. I don't know for sure these are just ideas. Chris. X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:04:34 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] everyone mourns alone Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 06:13 PM 11/24/97 -0500, you wrote: >Can we please try not to be crass here? It really doesn't have anything to do with being crass. When things happen, it's only natural as human beings to want to understand why. Understanding why, how, what, where, when - it helps some people deal with it all. Some people want to remember Michael as he was, some people don't care why, same people will want to know every detail. Everyone has to mourn in their own way and work through it however they can. So try not to look at it as crass but as part of the healing process. You don't have to read it if you don't want to -- and no one so far has posted here to be mean. They're all just trying to get through it. Lets continue to stick together and show support for each other - the minute we turn against one and other, things will completely disintegrate. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence From: JMussry@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 21:06:03 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] :-) Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Thank you for all your love Mike. An INXSer Forever, Jack X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] RE: Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:49:19 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Has anyone sent u pastdated mail yet...? I hate for you to get about 300 messages from more than one person...if you haven't yet I will be glad to. Diane ---------- From: Kevin Pionke[SMTP:kpionke@Plexus.COM] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 2:18 AM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello, Would anyone have saved the e-mail transcipts from the last week or so. I usually have my husband copy them for me, but he's been unable to do this for me. Feel free to mail the transcripts to kevin.pionke@plexus.com. I just want to see if any one has the answers to my many questions surrounding this weekends tragedy. (Or at least to see if these questions have already been posted. No need to re-ask the same things) Thanks in advance, Merrie ________________________________________________ / Kevin J Pionke \ \ Senior PCB Designer Technology Group, Inc. / / \ \ Phone: (919) 233-9595 Ext. 3005 / / Fax: (919) 851-6831 \ \ Internet: kevin.pionke@plexus.com / /________________________________________________\ Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:12:57 +1000 X-Sender: kevind@globec.com.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] funeral Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Michael's funeral will be held this Thursday at Sydney's St.Andrews Memorial at what time i don't know,but his family does not want flowers sent,but giving the donation to childrens benifits. Kevin from downunder From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:53:07 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Eastern daylight savings time. I'll be ready ---------- From: Lenore Mc Feeley[SMTP:spider69@erols.com] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 7:28 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael's Funeral Marlene I don't know where you are but I sure Thursday at 2:30 in Aust is just about midnight Wensday here in the states I could be wrong so if anyone knows the time diff pls post if for us so we can all pray and light a candel for Michael at the same time. Lets have so many candles lite that Midnight in the usa looks like a beautiful summers day at 12 noon. Lenore spider69@erols.com Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:19:18 +1300 (NZDT) From: Stephen J Taylor To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Can there be another album? Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I would love for them to release an album of their "B-side" Have you heard any of them? They're excellent. From: "Hams, Colin (AS01)" To: "'INXS_LIST'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Tue, 25 Nov 97 12:00:00 EST Encoding: 32 TEXT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Enough is Enough! Before we all get carried away with speculation as to the cause of Michael's death I think we should just leave it to the experts. We will all know the truth when the coroner's report comes out. Colin, Sydney -----Original Message----- From: Evenson, William R. (Bill) [SMTP:EvensWR@nsc-bridge.network.com] Sent: Monday, 24 November 1997 13:35 To: 'inxs-list@iastate.edu' Subject: RE: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation >From: Malcolm Lawrence[SMTP:malcolm@wolfenet.com] >>>I'm sure >"autoerotic asphyxiation" will be the hot topic on the talk shows for a while now.>> Let's hope so! I agree that this death really doesn't seem to be a suicide. Where's the motive? Where's the note? Where the hell are his clothes? I can't wait to see the surviving members of INXS on a commercial on MTV saying "Kids, it's not cool to strangle yourself while beating off." >Bill Evenson >william.evenson@network.com >The EVIL SNAIL WOMEN MST3K Movie Database : >http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/4619/mstmdbintro.html From: Bernard Tey To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] Why not an open verdict? Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 08:55:35 +-800 Encoding: 37 TEXT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Here's something from the Crowded House / Finn list : Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:02:56 -0700 From: Lisa Sweeney Subject: Michael Hutchence To all INXS fans, I was floored by the horrible news last night. My heart is filled with grief for Michael, his child, his girlfriend, his family, his bandmates, and his fans. If I had never been blessed with being able to see Crowded House in concert, I would say that INXS was THE BEST LIVE ACT I've seen. The first time I saw them was in 1984 at a very small, intimate venue in Phoenix. I was in the front row, and ultimately ended up sitting on the stage itself to avoid being squished, as everyone was pushing forward. I had made an Aussie flag out of construction paper (hey, I was only 15) and on the back had written various messages to the band members (including one that said, "If you know Tim Finn, please tell him his #1 fan lives in Arizona, USA"). During one of the songs, Michael came and took the flag from me, waved it about as he sang, and finally planted it on Jon's drumkit. Since then, I've seen them a few more times and each show was so alive and energetic. They had some great songs (particularly stuff on Kick) and were always awesome entertainers, especially Michael with his sexy movements. While Australasia can be proud to claim the Finns as its sons, INXS and Michael Hutchence were also sons to be proud of. They broke through to the world with danceable, uplifting music and made a legion of fans. My condolences to all who are grieving Michael now as I am. He will be sorely missed. BTW :Couldn't they have given an open verdict on Michael's death? Bernard From: "Hams, Colin (AS01)" To: inxs-list Subject: RE: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Tue, 25 Nov 97 12:39:00 EST Encoding: 44 TEXT Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I really do think we should all wait for the coroner's report but couldn't help myself. Death via Autoerotic asphyxiation seems to have its merits due to an apparent lack of reason for suicide and the naked body however lets look at this more closely. You don't have to leave a note when committing suicide especially if it isn't premeditated (there are no Rules for Suicide). Also wouldn't it be bloody obvious if it were an accident. Asphyxiation is a relatively slow process. Once he realised he was in trouble he would surely strugle to save his life and there would be forensic evidence for this. Don't try to tell me that he wouldn't realise. You'd still realise you were in trouble if you were having a "wank" as you so elegantly put it and things went wrong. What I'm saying is how can you be so sure when you have virtually no evidence that this was the cause of death. Lets keep an open mind till the coroner's report. If they say it was accidental then we'll know you're right otherwise you'll be very wrong and agreeing with those british tabloids that made his life and many others such hell. Lets wait and see, Colin -----Original Message----- From: Malcolm Lawrence [SMTP:malcolm@wolfenet.com] Sent: Monday, 24 November 1997 14:17 To: inxs-list Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation sharon wolstenholme wrote: > This has been discounted by the police. Only to save his dignity, and also because the police probably can't even pronounce the phrase let alone know what it means. > He committed suicide by hanging. Of course he didn't commit suicide. He was having a wank and in trying to heighten the effect he cut off his circulation completely and inadvertently strangled himself. He died in a fit of masturbation's excess. > Sharon in Melbourne > Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:13:30 +1300 (NZDT) From: Stephen J Taylor To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Wow, That really is spooky about the #2. Maybe we should get Mulder and Skully to look in to it. - Sorry, just try to add a bit of cheer into everyone's life, with the rather disturbing news. I've only just joined the newsgroup, so I apologise in advance, if you've already read what I'm about to pass on. Have you checked out the official tribute to Michael web page? It's at http://www.inxs.com/michael.html Well worth a look and feel free to pass on your condolences. There was another site where you could have your say (and hundreds have), but I can't seem to find it again. Anyway, there is probably a few hundred of these sites in existance by now. A great performer and my greatest regret is not being able to see them live in the 12 years I have listened to and enjoyed their music. - Devoted Kiwi INXS fan Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:12:51 +1000 X-Sender: kevind@globec.com.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] tickets Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Brisbane fans can get their tickets refunded from today at Ticketek at the Myer Center in Brisbane in person.Or you can send them in by mail to ; Ticketek, GPO Box 4000, Brisbane 4001. I have also heard that if you want to keep the tickets as memanto's you can send a self,stamped address envelope to the above address and they will send you the ticket back,which i have done today . Kevin from downunder Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:13:27 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Tribute Page Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu It's up. The permanent address of this page is now: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/hutch.html A couple of the pages aren't done because I am still rounding up pictures and memories. I am in great need of memories yet, but I realize that everyone is still coming to grips with this tragedy. I have not used any of the comments off the list, and I will not. This is a personal thing. If you want to have your tribute put on my page, please email me privately. Thank you all, for the contributions and nice words of support. BTW, I was listening to The Rembrandts "I'll Be There For You" (Friend's theme song) and (allright, stop with the moans and groans) it really applies to this list. The one line says "seems you're the only one who knows what it's like to be me". That about says it all... Whether you like this song or not, I dedicate it to all of you who have helped me through this, on the chat line, and with your moving thoughts on the list. "We are Thrown Together" and it couldn't be with a greater bunch of people. Love to all, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: "Danilo Meira" To: "INXS Mailing List" Subject: [INXS] Infoseek News Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 23:13:18 -0200 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu This one's from Infoseek: -------------------------- Lover Claims Divorce Row Killed INXS Singer 05:51 p.m Nov 24, 1997 Eastern LONDON (Reuters) - British television personality Paula Yates has angrily blamed the death of lover Michael Hutchence on an argument he had with her rock star ex-husband Bob Geldof. Distraught Yates, 37, who had a 16-month-old child by the Australian rock star, told British newspaper reporters on a flight to Sydney she believed Hutchence killed himself because of her acrimonious divorce from Geldof. Hutchence, 37, lead singer with the band INXS, was found hanging by a belt from the door of his hotel room in Sydney on Saturday. A coroner said on Monday it was still not clear whether he had committed suicide. Yates was quoted as saying she had phoned Hutchence some three hours before his death to say she could not join him in Australia as planned because of a continuing court case over custody of the three daughters she had with Geldof. Yates said Hutchence's last words to her were: ``I love you. I'm going to phone Bob and beg him to allow the children to come over here with you.'' Geldof, Irish singer in the band Boomtown Rats, was given an honorary knighthood for his fund-raising efforts for Ethiopian famine victims in the mid-1980s. He was seen in the British tabloid press as the injured party in the divorce with the blonde and flamboyant Yates two years ago. Weeping hysterically and shouting on the flight to Sydney over the weekend, Yates was quoted in British newspapers as telling passengers and reporters on the plane: ``He's called Saint Bob but that makes me sick.'' Yates started a highly public affair with Hutchence in 1995 and the couple had been planning to marry in January. Speaking of the dress she had bought for the wedding, Yates said: ``Now the dress is being dyed black. I'm going to wear it to the funeral with pride. Michael obviously flipped. He was worn down by three years of torture. ``People think he was a hell-raiser, prancing around in thos e black leather trousers. But underneath it all he was a sweet innocent boy. He was a wonderful father,'' she said. British newspapers said Hutchence sent a dozen red roses to Yates less than 24 hours before he was found hanging from a leather belt in his hotel room. The flowers carried a note saying ``All my beautiful girls, all my love Michael.'' The bouquet arrived in London after Yates had left for Sydney with their daughter Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. -------------------------------------------------- Deeply sad, Danilo Meira Now listening to WYWYA: Back On Line "We are not influenced, we influence" (M.Hutchence, about INXS) --- Peace and Love INXS for all, --- Danilo Meira --- ICQ Account: #4399512 --- Visit Elegantly INXS: --- --- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:12:12 -0800 (PST) From: Frodis Chic Subject: Re: [INXS] Michael and Bob Geldoff To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ---Sally/Gavin wrote: > It seems Michael had a heated phone call with Bob Geldoff only a short time before his death....it appears that Michael was very upset that Paula and the children were unable to come to Australia due to the drawn out custody battle between Bob and Paula. So I guess there is one of the main reasons.I sincerely hope that isn't why...but I cannot see what else could have made him feel suicidal..... I have to agree on this point--I really can't see something less extreme than this being reason enough for him to want to end his life. He obviously loved his little girl very much. It makes me angry to see non-fans (and some fans too) saying what a horrible father he must have been to abandon his daughter that way. That is completely unfair and a totally single- minded argument. Maybe something happened that convinced him he was going to lose custody of her completely, or wouldn't be able to see her again, and that was too much for him to live with. It's just a thought, and IMHO, but I can't bring myself to believe that anything less would have made him just give up. He was, maybe, lost or disillusioned, but even if he did ultimately take his own life, I'll always think of him as a survivor. Peace, Michael, I miss you. Still hanging on-- Mija Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:17:53 -0800 (PST) From: Frodis Chic Subject: Re: [INXS] funeral To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu ---Kevin Dellit wrote: Michael's funeral will be held this Thursday at Sydney's St.Andrews Memorial at what time i don't know, but his family does not want flowers sent,but giving the donation to childrens benifits. Kevin from downunder Kevin-- Any specific one, or was this just a general request? Mija Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:12:47 +1000 X-Sender: kevind@globec.com.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] demons Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hi all,this was in yesterday's Courier mail; Rock star Michael hutchencespoke of his "inner demons"and a battle with depressionin an interview he gave only four days before his death. "I have dealt with many demons in my life,but nothing compares to what i've had to face over the past few years"Hutchence said. "It would be so easy for me to say that that i've hate what i have become,but then,what i've become,certainly in the public eye,i've had no control over. "And i don't like that>It concerns me a great deal that every move i make is looked at,photograpghed,and made into gossip." Hutchence body was foundnaked,hanged by a leather belt in his suite at Sydney's luxury Ritz-carlton Hotel about 10.45am on Saturday.Police,who are treating this as sucide,removed the belt and prescripition drugs,believed to be Prozac,from the scene. Yesterday,it appeared that Hutchence telephoned former long-time Sydney girlfriend Michelle bennent hours before he died and left a tearful message on her answering machine. She was understood to have gone to the Ritz-carltonabout 9.30,but left when the telephone did not answer in his $330 a night room. On Friday night,after dining with his father and stepmother,Hutchence returned to his motel where he and friends,actors Kym Wilson andChristopher Stollery,drank champagne,beer and daiquires in his room. In another recent interview, Hutchence claimed that Yates' former husband Sir Bob geldof offered him $1.4 million to leave her. Kevin from downunder From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'inxs-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: RE: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 21:08:23 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu OK, call me crazy but here are some more #2 coincidences...INXS are on the following movie sountrax... Barb Wire, Beverly Hills Cop III, Batman Forever, and Lost Boys Notice all the "B"s...the 2nd letter of the alphabet...call it a far stretch but weird just the same.... Diane ---------- From: Danilo Meira[SMTP:danilo@usa.net] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 7:23 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Hi, Hey, I think that the number is not the #7, but the #2. Look: this year was the 20th anniversary of the band, Michael born date: 22th January, dead date: 22th november. EW was the 12th album of the band (#2, #2, #2). His body was discoved at 12:00. Sorry if I've been a little morbid, but I'm really away from #2. Sad (and scared), Danilo Meira > 2) When John Lennon died, much was made of the number 9. > His birthday (and that of his son Sean) was on the 9th. The > Beatles had Revolution Number 9 (Number 9, Number 9...) and > Lennon was killed on the 8th in the States, but the 9th in > England. Now, we have INXS forming in 1977, INXS having its > greatest success in 1987 and Michael leaving us in 1997. X-Originating-IP: [203.24.76.30] From: "Vicky Prowse" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] past tense Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:39:39 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu HAs anyone started talking about Michael in past tense yet?? I an't seem to be able to. I try to. I know i have to let go but when i try it feels like i am tying the belt around his neck. Vic X-Sender: bak165@email.psu.edu Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:39:09 -0500 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Beth Subject: [INXS] Thanks everybody Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just wanted to say thanks to everyone before I go home for break tomorrow. I've read every message and they have helped me get past some of the pain.I will miss reading all of your messages for a few days. I have a whole new perspective of the internet. I feel sorry for my dad who is going to have to listen to INXS for the entire three hour car trip from Penn State to Pittsburgh tomorrrow. i'll be back on Sunday, til then remember we have each other to get through this. Beth Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 21:58:47 -0600 From: Kozak To: INXS list Subject: [INXS] Our rememberance Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu We are on the chat line and we have decided to have a get together on the night of the funeral. We all go on the chat rooms, Neil's, mine, whoever posts their address. At 10:25 p.m. Central, we all light a white candle. At 10:30 p.m. Central, we all have a one minute silence, and at 10:31 p.m. Central, we all play Baby Don't Cry. Please join us in mourning our loved one. Love to all, Sherrianne -- "I am searching, I am not alone" INXS From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'INXS'" Subject: [INXS] USA Today paper Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:20:07 -0500 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id VAA11793 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Well, since I cant seem to find it at www.usatoday.com I will attempt to retype it for you... In the newspaper USA Today dated Monday November 24th 1997, Life section page 2D. With a picture of Michael and Paula w/Tiger in Sydney in 1996 Rocker Hutchence's death a Mystery Conflicting reports are swirling about how Michael Hutchence died. The 37-year-old INXS lead singer was found dead Saturday, hanging from a door in his Sydney, Australia hotel room with a belt around his neck. Preliminary reports called it a suicide; Britain's Sunday Express and other tabloid and TV outlets were saying Sunday that Hutchence was the victim of a solo sex act (called autoerotic asphyxiation) that went wrong. Lawyer Antony Burton, who represents Hutchences live-in girlfriend British TV personality Paula Yates, slammedd such press reports. "I condemn the scurrilous and grossly irresponsible speculation and fiction trailed as fact in some tabloids that 'kinky sex' led to Michael's tragic death," he said Sunday. "There is no evidence whatsoever to support this." Preliminary official word on the cause of death is expected today. No suicide note was found; police said perscriptio drugs we in the room. Yates had been due to join the rocker later in the week. Bandmates were waiting for Hutchence at a Sydney rehersal studio, where they were preparing for the group's 20th anniversary tour. His room was searched after he failed to appear for an appointment with the Australian Broadcasting Corp. The five remaining band members released a statement Sunday expressing "extreme shock at the loss of their dear friend" Yates flew to Australia Saturday with the couple's 16-month-old daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. Burton said she was "devastated" by her fiance's death and had no explanation. Yates, 37, left her rocker husband, Bob Geldof, for Hutchence. She and Hutchence planned to wed in January. INXS record sales had fallen in recent years, but Hutchence remained a global celebrity. A former Australian bar band, INXS shot to international success in the '80s with hit singles such as New Sensation. Hutchence has been called a cross between Mick Jagger and Jim Morrison. "I basically just stumble through all this," he told the Associated Press this year. "I am a tenacious, ambitious person, it seems...but I didn't notice at the time." Peace Diane Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:57:31 -0500 (EST) X-Sender: paradigm@clo.com To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Suz Subject: [INXS] official site... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu the official inxs site (http://www.inxs.com) now has a tribute to Michael, and an address to send email condolenscenes and an address to send cards, and letters. Though, again, as already been said, Michael's family is requesting you not send flowers. Donations to children foundations, and charities are being preferred. Suz Email: Paradigm@clo.com Suz WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/ Fanzine Info WebPage: http://www.clo.com/~paradigm/crave.htm WHAT YOU NEED 17 InkPen Lane, Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1R 2H2 "All the lies you find, all the truth you see, Rise and Fall, but I know what's mine" "All you ever wanted, will come to you one day. Just when you taste it, you turn and walk away..." From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'INXS'" Subject: [INXS] usa today newspaper Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 21:56:32 -0500 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id VAA11751 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I was looking thru Todays (24th November) USA Today and came upon a article saying Paulas lawyer denies reports of autoerotic aspyxiation. I went to check it on the web and it seems to be a day ahead, since what I got this morning must have been printed yesterday. I am trying to find that article now, hopefully I can find it. It is in USA Today 11/24/97 Peace..Diane http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/lmds084.htm 11/23/97- Updated 11:55 PM ET Police call rocker's death a suicide SYDNEY, Australia - A police detective on Monday called the death of rock star Michael Hutchence a straight case of suicide, denying reports that his death might have been accidental. Hutchence died on Saturday of asphyxiation, hanging himself with a belt tied to his Sydney hotel room door, the detective told the domestic news agency Australian Associated Press. The detective, speaking on condition of anonymity, said London newspaper reports that the INXS lead singer had accidentally choked himself during a sex game were untrue. He confirmed that the 37-year-old musician was nude when a maid discovered his body in the fifth floor room of the exclusive Ritz-Carlton hotel Saturday. The officer also confirmed that prescription drugs taken away for testing included the anti-depressant drug Prozac. No illegal drugs were found. The detective said that Hutchence's last phone call, about 9 a.m. Saturday, was to former girlfriend Michelle Bennett at her Sydney home. He said the musician left a message on her answering machine, but his tone was not "distressed." The former girlfriend came to the hotel a short time later, received no answer when she knocked, left a note under the door and went away. The officer said autopsy results weren't yet available. Hutchence's girlfriend Paula Yates and their 16-month-old daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, arrived from London early Monday. Yates, who did not speak with reporters, was expected to see Hutchence's family in Sydney on Monday and help organize his funeral. From London, Yates' lawyer, Anthony Burton, said Yates knew of no reason for her lover's death, whom she had reportedly been due to marry in January on the south seas island of Bora Bora. Other INXS band members issued a statement saying they were "in extreme shock at the loss of their dear friend and lead singer." Hutchence, 37, had flown from London to his hometown of Sydney last week to prepare for the band's 20th anniversary tour, which was due to start Tuesday. The tour has been canceled. Tributes flowed for Hutchence. Australian Prime Minister John Howard said he was "one of the outstanding products in rock of the past generation." Formed in Perth in 1977, INXS shot to international success a decade later with the album Kick, which sold 9 million copies. In its two-decade history, the band's 10 albums sold 20 million copies. By the Associated Press X-Authentication-Warning: drew.sabre.com: mailer set sender to using -f From: Diane.Dickman@sabre.com To: "'INXS'" Subject: [INXS] Neils page Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:59:51 -0500 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu If you haven't yet seen Neil's update..check it out. The picture of the flowers and the onlooker sent chills through my body. Date: 24 Nov 97 15:08:44 -0800 Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation From: "John A. Vink" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu On Mon, Nov 24, 1997 12:05 PM, sharon wolstenholme wrote: >This has been discounted by the police. He committed suicide by hanging. It was discounted by an officer who wanted to remain annonymous. That is in no way an offical statement by the police, and the coroners office is still investigating whether it was suicidal or accidental. After that annonymous officer made that statement, an official statement was made not to believe the unofficial statement. JAV ---- John A. Vink ("JAV") Software Engineer, Apple Computer, Inc. mailto:vink@apple.com http://cyberdog.apple.com/people/jav/ ICQ 4493888 Sending mail from the British Columbia, Canada office. From: Abigail Wondrasek To: "'INXS-list@iastate.edu'" Subject: [INXS] Eulogy for Michael Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:25:57 -0600 X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id WAA18737 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu First of all, I want to thank everyone on the list for all of the beautiful posts. This has been a shocking and miserable weekend and, like many of you, the list has helped me get through. I was thinking though. Although I know many of us are setting up tribute pages, why don't we honor him on the list with our own personal eulogies. Everybody send in their fondest, funniest, craziest, memories of him, whether it be from a concert experience, an interview that particularly touched your heart, or even a favorite quote. I know everybody has their own special place in their hearts for Michael and for the band. We all feel like a part of us is, and forever will be, missing. Maybe it will help our grieving process if we can set aside the tears for just a bit, and be able to think of Michael with smiles on our faces. Just a thought, Love, Abby X-Originating-IP: [207.79.35.37] From: "Irene Cange" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] tickets Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:41:39 PST Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I have a request to the Aussies out there... Teresa & I purchased our tickets via telephone with our credit cards from the US. Do any of you know how we might go about getting refunds? Irene :( :( ----Original Message Follows---- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:12:51 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] tickets Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Brisbane fans can get their tickets refunded from today at Ticketek at the Myer Center in Brisbane in person.Or you can send them in by mail to ; Ticketek, GPO Box 4000, Brisbane 4001. I have also heard that if you want to keep the tickets as memanto's you can send a self,stamped address envelope to the above address and they will send you the ticket back,which i have done today . Kevin from downunder Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:58:52 +1030 From: "Craig Simons" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: RE: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Content-Disposition: inline X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id WAA14377 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> what about Pretty in Pink and Crocodile dundee....... I don't really think this is the time to be contemplating good ol' american conspiracy theories.... I've just been listening to a lot of their music seems to get the emotions out.. thats my 2 cents worth anyway >>> 25/11/97 12:38:23 >>> OK, call me crazy but here are some more #2 coincidences...INXS are on the following movie sountrax... Barb Wire, Beverly Hills Cop III, Batman Forever, and Lost Boys Notice all the "B"s...the 2nd letter of the alphabet...call it a far stretch but weird just the same.... Diane ---------- From: Danilo Meira[SMTP:danilo@usa.net] Sent: Monday, November 24, 1997 7:23 PM To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Thoughts on MH Hi, Hey, I think that the number is not the #7, but the #2. Look: this year was the 20th anniversary of the band, Michael born date: 22th January, dead date: 22th november. EW was the 12th album of the band (#2, #2, #2). His body was discoved at 12:00. Sorry if I've been a little morbid, but I'm really away from #2. Sad (and scared), Danilo Meira > 2) When John Lennon died, much was made of the number 9. > His birthday (and that of his son Sean) was on the 9th. The > Beatles had Revolution Number 9 (Number 9, Number 9...) and > Lennon was killed on the 8th in the States, but the 9th in > England. Now, we have INXS forming in 1977, INXS having its > greatest success in 1987 and Michael leaving us in 1997. From: MYNNXX@aol.com Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 23:57:19 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Final Words...... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Just trying to cope....... I am not one to post here, I did it once to say Hello and in the mist of such a stunned and shattered state, I will try to cope my own way of saying a goodbye one last time. There was a time when I didn't want to fuss over what a beautiful friend I had....well now I want to shout it to the world endlessly! Micheal to me was just as stated, a beautiful friend, anyone who ever really got to know Mike could say this. He was himself no matter what, with an enduring soul that could sometimes frustrate you more than anything, but with a heart, passion and true-self that was undenialbly all Mike. I am not going to tell a long story of how I met him so long ago or recall what I loved so much about him, the precious memories are all now I have to cherish. I have sent respects to his family as well as each member of the band in a time of deep sorrow that they know I as well feel. Now this post is more for me than anyone, please try to understand.....Mike wasnt just admiration and inspiration to myself, who is no one, he wasnt just the lead singer of a band I love.......he was my friend. What it comes down to is this...what caused all this sorrow and pain will never be known, the fact is it happened. Somewhere this morning it hit me head on like a train. I am still upset, but I am more angry than upset for I do not understand why. He cheated everyone, he has devastated those who knew him well and loved him so dearly. He didn't even think of his own mother, he just brought his exsistance to an end. I pray by accident, still he gambled with something everyone felt was so precious, his life. He has left loved ones behind confused, wondering and shocked but mostly with a void inside that can never be refilled. I will never find a reason that can compensate that in any way....I can only try to forgive him and cope with this. My love for him burns strong every minute of the hour. I know he will always be here in my heart and forever shall I welcome his spirit next to me wherever he may be....... I knew him, admired him, understood him and love him. Nothing will ever change that. I will miss him to the point I can't explain, even now I find myself having conversations with him in my dreams, he tells me it'll be okay and one day I will be able to see him again, hold him and love him with all the heart I always have. Til then, forever will I be waiting to do so. He once told me "to love the world is but to dream", now and forever will I dream......... I can say nothing more....there just aren't the words. Mynnxx X-Sender: cestmoi@mail.omen.net.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:10:56 +0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: The Gift Subject: [INXS] Michael you are The Gift, Heaven Sent... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Michael Hutchence you are The Gift, Heaven Sent. This Time people will Burn For You. On Saturday 22nd Novemeber 1997, I had no warning of what I was about to hear. They just said it "Lead Singer, Michael Hutchence, of Inxs was found dead in his hotel room in Sydney early this afternoon." I couldn't believe it. The questions that filled my head overwhelmed me, of course "Why?" was my biggest question. How are Tim, Jon, Andrew, Kirk & Garry going to deal with their loss? Did they know how Michael was? (I think they may have). Though watching the news I was disappointed in the way the media where just everywhere. Yes we the public want to know, but for once could the media have a little respect for those who are left behind to mourn. The news showed the car carrying Michael's body, all I saw was photographers chasing the car and flashing their camera's. The media also were ready and waiting for Tim, Jon, Andrew, Kirk & Garry to drive off. Again could the media have just left the people closest to Michael alone to grieve and come to terms with the loss of a their dearest friend and loving son. Michael has had his fair share of negative press lately but I don't think this can be the reason he has decided to leave us. Though it probably didn't help. It's unbelievable, to me, that exactly 1 year ago I was in Sydney grieving the loss of my grandfather at his funeral. Now, 1 year later to the day, I grieve the loss of a great Australian musician. A band that I have enjoyed, loved, lusted, for 20 years has now been seperated by this tragedy. Though no one & nothing will seperate their souls. Michael Hutchence had so many thoughts and feelings inside him and us, his fans, can hear and feel them through his music. With Tim, Jon, Andrew, Kirk & Garry they made everything inside themselves come alive to the public. They were young happy kids when they started out in Perth, 20 years ago and they kept showing us that up until Saturday 22nd November 1997. Many of us, around the world, have seen them play live, have listened to their music and I don't think there is anyone one us who couldn't at one time or another listening and seeing Michael not realise this man was filled with pain, what pain we may never know. Michael Hutchence let us experience his pain, his happiness, his love, his humour with the help of 5 wonderful talented men. INXS the rest of the world, who loves you all dearly, can not imagine the loss you are all feeling but our hearts and tears are with you. Let us lift our glasses and turn up our stereo's with the INXS album that we love and thank Tim, Jon & Andrew Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers & Michael Hutchence for a fantastic 2 decades of forever changing and the absolute best rock'n'roll music ever to have graced our worlds. My deepest sympathy's go out to the Hutchence family. There is nothing I can really say to Michael's family but that I & all INXS fans around the world grieve with you. We couldn't know the pain & loss you must be feeling and the absolute joy Michael brought to your world. He was a great musicain and his soul lives on through the music INXS gave us unconditionally. Good-bye Michael Hutchence may the world you live in now be What You Need. Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 21:54:49 -0800 From: Nick Doko Organization: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - MIS Department To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] Suicide Mentality Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just wanted to let everyone know that I also think it is best that we wait for the coroner's report. I too do not want to believe it was suicide. However, I was not privy to feelings that Michael had. I don't know what the message on the answering machine was about. I have no idea what he went through that last night. I also have no idea what the "crime scene" looked like. If he was really getting off, then the physical evidence would show that, especially if he did "get off". Suicide is just as reasonable response. Often times we think of depression as something that we'd be rid of if we just cheered up. It's not that easy. I'm not a licensed psychologist, but I did spend 4 years getting my first bachelor's degree in psychology. I also concentrated my studies in nueropsychology. To make a long story short, there are many chemicals in the brain, not just electrical impulses. When these chemicals are unbalanced, bad things can happen. Depression can not just be cheered away, it takes medication, therapy, and changes in life styles. Sometimes, it can never be beaten. A depressed person who wants to kill himself usually succeeds. Don't be angry at Michael for possibly killing himself while in a state of depression (remember this isn't depressed like, "gee I just flunked my math exam.") Would you be angry at someone who couldn't remember you because they had Alzheimer's disease? I hope not. If this turns out to be suicide, think of the causes the same way as you would any other mental illness, it's not that person's fault. Rather, just remember them as you choose (hopefully happy) and try to be there for someone else with symptoms the next time around. Nick "We live our dreams and all we find is bittersweet full of pride Ohh what have we done No one else can do what you do (and did)" -M. Hutchence "Do Wot You Do" Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 16:20:52 +1030 From: "Craig Simons" To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] tickets Content-Disposition: inline X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by majordomo.iastate.edu id XAA14627 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu If you gave them your name and address they should be giving automatic refunds that's what's happening here so everyone gets to keep their ticket too although we would've liked to use it cheers craig >>> "Irene Cange" 25/11/97 15:11:39 >>> I have a request to the Aussies out there... Teresa & I purchased our tickets via telephone with our credit cards from the US. Do any of you know how we might go about getting refunds? Irene :( :( ----Original Message Follows---- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:12:51 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kevin Dellit Subject: [INXS] tickets Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Brisbane fans can get their tickets refunded from today at Ticketek at the Myer Center in Brisbane in person.Or you can send them in by mail to ; Ticketek, GPO Box 4000, Brisbane 4001. I have also heard that if you want to keep the tickets as memanto's you can send a self,stamped address envelope to the above address and they will send you the ticket back,which i have done today . Kevin from downunder From: "Marty Luning" To: "INXS-List" Subject: [INXS] Foxtel INXS Special Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 17:16:27 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu There is a special on Foxtel's Music Channel "V" about INXS on 1/12/97 (Australia Only) at http://www.foxtel.com.au/ If anyone who has Foxtel Cable may like to tape this for other members of this list. Marty Luning From: "Marty Luning" To: "INXS-List" Subject: [INXS] Foxtel INXS Special Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 17:18:21 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.71.1712.3 Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu INXS SPECIALS This week’s edition of The Drum is an INXS special. It will be repeated on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, and in the usual White Room timeslot, Thursday 27 November at 8.30pm.There is a further INXS special being created as we speak - check this page for times and dates. http://www.channelv.com.au/molly.html X-Sender: stazya@pop3.wt.net Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 00:21:25 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Stazya Subject: [INXS] Reaching out to others - Updated Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu For anyone wanting to celebrate Michael's life, we are attempting to hold a memorial chat during the funeral. Please join us in any of the chat rooms at 2:25 pm Sydney time. We will all light a white candle. At 2:30 p.m. Sydney, we will have a minute of silence, and at 2:31 p.m. Sydney, we all play Baby Don't Cry. If you cannot get into the chat rooms, please know that we'll all be with you and join us in spirit. Here are the times in a few different cities: U.S./Canada - Wednesday 26 November 11:30 pm Atlantic/10:30pm est/9:30 pm Central/8:30 pm Mountain/7:30 PM Pacific Chile/Continental 12:30 am 27 November London 3:30 am 27 November Brussels 4:30 am 27 November Hong Kong 11:30 am 27 November Tokyo 12:30pm 27 November Forgive me if I forgot anyone. You can calculate your local time at the following page: http://poisson.ecse.rpi.edu/cgi-bin/tzconvert Please join us in mourning our loved one. Neil's Chat room: - http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs/chat.html When Neil's gets full try the following: Staz's Chat Room - http://web.wt.net/~stazya/chat.html Sherrianne's Chat Room - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/smalltown.html James' Chat Room - http://www.netwiz.net/~jhutch/inxs/inxs.html AOL's Chat room: - Private room "The Strangest Party" ICQ Chat Room - Request a chat with 2459195 or stazya@wt.net If you're on ICQ, please send your ID number to the list If you want to be on ICQ, download it free at http://www.mirabilis.com/ Staz's ICQ pager number 2459195. Nicole's ICQ pager number 4594000 Sean's ICQ pager number 2439694 Gavin's ICQ pager number 937455 Sally's ICQ pager number 939166 Danilo's ICQ pager number 4399512 Kelly's ICQ pager number 2340298 Christy's ICQ pager number 2217698 Vic's ICQ pager number 4834833 Philip's ICQ pager number 4058853 Karen's ICQ pager number 430287 If you're on any other internet pager system like ICQ, send your ID or whatever to the list so that people with the same program can contact you. AOL-ers willing to be IMed: Nicole's AOL Screenname SlrSunDncr Angela's AOL Screenname Angeladanz Chris' AOL Screenname rograbbit2 Aol's messageboard - Keyword MMC (Is that still right?) INXS Newsgroup - alt.music.inxs Tribute Pages: Official Website Tribute http://www.inxs.com/ Sherrianne's Tribute Page http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9267/hutch.html Lisa's Tribute Page http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/8328/mike.htm Nicole's Tribute Page http://members.tripod.com/~Princess_SunDancer/MH/MH.html KIM http://members.aol.com/in2inxs/index.html Crises Intervention Hotlines in the US and Canada --- Someone please send me the MuchMusic Hotline number. U.S. Crisis Counseling Hotline (800) 444-9999 Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 827-7571 Lines Specifically for US Teens: Crisis Intervention Center 800-333-4444 Help Now hotline 800-435-7609 National Adolescent Suicide Hotline 800-621-4000 Answered by the runaway switchboard. Canadian listings by province can be found here: http://www.connect.ab.ca/~kwalden/crisiscn.htm You can find a copy of this at my website for the next few weeks. Stazya http://web.wt.net/~stazya/ "Love and Peace" -- Michael Hutchence Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 01:50:11 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Malcolm Lawrence [SMTP:malcolm@wolfenet.com] > > He committed suicide by hanging. > > Of course he didn't commit suicide. He was having a wank and in > trying to heighten the effect he cut off his circulation completely > and inadvertently strangled himself. He died in a fit of > masturbation's excess. So it's just coincidence it's right before the final tour started? I don't know about you, but I really doubt Michael was masturbating with hypoxia that early in the morning... After all, he called his former girlfriend saying it was urgent he sees her, and then decides to (as you put it) "have a wank"? Sorry, but it doesn't add up. Feeling hopelessly behind in email, neil PS -- Thanks to all of you who have written me personally. I doubt I'll be able to respond to most of you -- I just have too much mail to go through... Keep the Peace. -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 01:53:14 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS Mailing List Subject: [INXS] [Fwd: Mike] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I just wrote her (?) a letter, but perhaps some of you might want to also? Thanks, neilReply-To: From: "Pedro Pablo Bautista Rey" To: Received: from hermes.etheron.net ([200.30.8.2]) by mtigwc01.worldnet.att.net (post.office MTA v2.0 0613 ) with SMTP id AAA26569 for ; Tue, 25 Nov 1997 06:21:25 +0000 Received: from ppp190.etheron.net (ppp190.etheron.net [200.30.8.190]) by hermes.etheron.net (NTMail 3.02.13) with ESMTP id ma245920 for ; Tue, 25 Nov 1997 02:20:56 -0400 Subject: Mike X-Mailer: Microsoft Internet Mail 4.70.1161 Message-ID: <06205645326054@etheron.net> X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Priority: 3 X-Info: EThERON Servicios Date: Tue, 25 Nov 97 06:22:11 +0000 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I am Siu-Lin Bautista, I'm from Caracas, Venezuela. I am a proud Michael Hutchence's fan, and I need you. Our love for Michael makes us friends. Please answer me. I've been crying alone. I really need you. Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 01:22:21 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] My thoughts From: "Jeffrey S. Curtis" Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I've been reluctant to say anything on this list. I don't know why. Maybe because much of what I feel is similar to what others have already said. Like many of you, INXS has completely shaped me musically. INXS is *the* soundtrack of my life. People come over and look at my music collection, and ask, "Geez, don't you have anything other than INXS?". I do, but not much. For over ten years, I've listened to INXS day in and day out, and never once grown tired of any of it. I have my own favorite songs for every emotion; I've relied on the music and drawn strength from its energy and especially the lyrics - it's helped me through many, many, many tough times. That's a big part of why I've always been so intrigued by the lyrics to all of the songs, as many of you know from the fact that I typed them all up each time a new album came out and used to routinely submit them to the various music archives on the Internet. As recently as a few weeks ago, I found myself having morbid thoughts toward myself - not really seriously, mind you, but I was still quite depressed - and a good bout of INXS and listening closely to some of the lyrics helped me make sense of it all and helped give me the courage to go on. But now I'm frightened by thought that the pillar of strength I've relied on so many times over the years might actually be even weaker than I am. That, more than anything, is why I keep hoping that sometime soon we'll hear an official report that Michael's death was something other than suicide. If it was suicide, I'm not angry, I'm not bitter, but it will sure make it harder to cope with things in the future. For now, I'm haunted by various memories and coincidences. My lucky number, since about twelve years ago, has been 37. I even went so far as to get license plates for my car which read "INXS 37" back when I was in college. At the concert in Chicago back in the spring of this year, I came very close to bringing one of the license plates to try to give it to Michael, or at least to show it to him, but at the last instant I decided not to bring it because I figured that I wouldn't be able to get it past security. So I left it in my car in the parking lot. Now that Michael is dead at the age of 37, it feels like those license plates are cursed somehow. Worse is my memory of when I saw them on the Dirty Honeymoon tour in Chicago on November 24, 1993. My favorite song off of that album was (and still is, depending on my mood) "Cut Your Roses Down". I remember being very interested in whether he sang "rush into the ground" or "crush into the ground", because I couldn't tell the difference on the album. So when that verse was sung, I paid very close attention to Michael - and now I have this memory burned into my mind of him making a motion with his free hand of choking himself as he sang "put a rope around", and then he violently bent over as he sang "rush into the ground" (or was it "crush"? I still don't know). I don't think I need to bother explaining why this memory is troubling me so much right now. Another memory which is sort of painful right now, but which will probably eventually return to its status as a cherished memory for me, is also from the Chicago show this past spring. As I mentioned on this list after that show, during a pause between two songs, Michael was taking a break at the microphone, and from my position in the very front-and-center spot, I yelled up to him, "20 more years, Michael!!". He looked down at me and smiled, and then laughed into the microphone and said, "Yeah, really!". Then he turned to the rest of the audience and said, "It's twenty years for us in August, you know?". I'm glad they reached that milestone. I wish we could have had those 20 more, though. But what's done is done. I'll miss his charisma... his energy... his soulful eyes, that knowing grin, his sexy body and unmatched appeal, moves and aura. How many times I've wished I could carry myself with the same presence, match that sultry swagger... I can't even count how many nights I spent while growing up, imagining myself up on stage, singing those songs, prancing around the stage, jumping and dancing and laughing and spurring inconceivable amounts of energy from the tens of thousands of fans around me... Finally (please don't let this turn into a debate on this list; I just want to state my beliefs - if you disagree with me and really feel the need to say so, please do so in private email to me) - one positive thing I've drawn from this, as a Christian, is a much-needed reminder that all things on this planet are temporary, and that the only place where anything is truly permanent is in God's kingdom. With the benefit of hindsight, it now seems foolish to have relied so heavily on their music and to have drawn so much personal inspiration from the lyrics to help me through life. It was bound to end eventually; I still wish, though, that it hadn't ended this way. I'm glad that we have this list. It's been refreshing to read all of the comments from everyone, especially from a lot of the people who seem to feel the same way I do. Everyone's honesty and openness has been quite healing. Take care, everyone. Jeff -- Jeffrey S. Curtis | Internetwork Manager Argonne National Laboratory | Email: curtis@anl.gov 9700 South Cass Avenue, ECT-221 | Voice: 630/252-1789 Argonne, IL 60439 | Fax: 630/252-9689 X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 17:31:24 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] Tribute tape Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu To all those people who wanted a copy of the tibute to Michael, I still haven't finished my thesis, but will do so by thursday lunchtime (Aust time) so that I can organize a computer to join those of you in the chat rooms. I still have your addresses and will write to you probably on Friday or thursay afternoon with details etc. I am going to acknowledge this list in my thesis (which is dedicated to Michael) acknowledgments section, for the way that all of you, either directly, or indirectly, have helped us all, and have help me personally to concentrate and to be able to post-pone my grief for a few days until completion of my thesis. I am aiming to finish by thursday, and will talk with you at the list-funeral. Thanks Tony Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 03:00:59 -0500 From: David Dresser Organization: DD Industries To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: Re: [INXS] [Fwd: Mike] Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Neil Kothari wrote: > > I just wrote her (?) a letter, but perhaps some of you might want > to also? Thanks, > neil > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Mike > Date: Tue, 25 Nov 97 06:22:11 +0000 > From: "Pedro Pablo Bautista Rey" > To: > > I am Siu-Lin Bautista, I'm from Caracas, Venezuela. > I am a proud Michael Hutchence's fan, and I need you. Our love for Michael > makes us friends. Please answer me. I've been crying alone. I really need > you. Siu-Lin Not to worry, we are here. We have alot in common, we need you too. This is the ultimate in support for this time in need. You are with friends. David From: Bttrflie7@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 03:29:08 -0500 (EST) To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] micheal was the best Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello all- What i have to say may not mean much but i loved the artist named micheal hutchence. He defined rock in my mind as a whole being sort of thing. I saw them in Phoenix in July and I loved thier show. It was the greatest I have ever been to. But if someone could please explain to me why the hell he would do this I would love to know along with many other people right about now. I love you micheal and will NEVER forget you.Peace and Love Julie Huss Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:14:55 -0800 From: Linda To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Subject: [INXS] St Andrews Service-Sydney fans Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu I will be going to St Andrews on Thursday. Will any other Sydney fans from the list be going also? Please post or email me privately. Someone asked for people to post their favourite memories/moments with Michael. I think this is a really beautiful idea, but maybe a little later on. I just cannot bring myself to do this right now. I have been unable to think of anything else these past three days except that Michael is gone. I know I will get over this, but I don't think it will ever leave me. No more words, sorry. Linda Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 04:30:55 -0500 From: Neil Kothari To: INXS Mailing List Subject: [INXS] 4:30am... I'm determined to get through this email! Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hey guys, Yawn, here is a rather ugly article written by Phil Tripp, a pretty (un)important Australian music industry person (depending on how you look at it): http://www.immedia.com.au/im_m/tripp.html Let him have a piece of your mind if you want... he's a rather cynical bastard. -- NKoth@worldnet.att.net -- kotharne@umdnj.edu nkoth@yahoo.com -- nkoth@geocities.com -- nkoth@iname.com UMDNJ-NJMS '00 -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/ For Sale Items -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/forsale.html The SHARE Center -- http://www.umdnj.edu/shareweb/ An Excess of INXS -- http://www.umdnj.edu/~kotharne/inxs.html X-Sender: tcharles@horta.zoology.uq.edu.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:36:13 +1000 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: "Tony G. Charles" Subject: [INXS] funeral on TV Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu The funeral will be telecast live on channel 7 on thursday hgere in Aust. (1.30 brisbane) The funeral will not have hymns, however INXS songs will be played instead (which I think is great, but probably will bring those tears back). All donations will go to the Starlight Foundation. Michael will be cremated. I desparately want to participate in the funeral via the chat rooms, so I'll probably try to organize a friends computer and do both at the same time. I will also be recording the funeral. I would most certainly offer this to anyone overseas, but I don't know a thing about dubbing video tapes so perhaps someone could suggest something? They are expecting the church to be overflowing with music personalities, and fans. Apparently Bob Geldof and Kim Wilson (actress who was with hutchence night before ) both won't be interviewed without Lawyers, and as yet the media don't know anything about their information. Got all this info from the news Will keep you posted Tony X-Sender: jlbraddy@pop-3.iastate.edu (Unverified) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 03:27:48 -0600 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Jason Braddy Subject: [INXS] ADMIN, PLEASE READ Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Hello Everyone, This is truly lousy timing in light of the sad events of the past few days, but has nothing to do with current events, so here goes: The INXS-List needs a new home, or it will be no more, as of some indeterminate date on or after December 20 of this year. I am graduating from college, and moving on to a full-time job, so I will no longer have the time to maintain the list nor the resources needed to support an automated list of this size. I am hoping that there is someone out there who: - has access to a listserv/majordomo/similar server - knows how to use the same - will have access to said server for at least two years If you think you can provide a new home for the list, please email me -directly- at jlbraddy@iastate.edu, indicating the kind of setup you have access to, experience you've had, etc. If I'm lucky enough to get more than one volunteer, I'll have to pick based on some totally-unscientific criteria, so please give me reasons why you can/want to do this. It's a lot of work, and rather thankless at times, but I've had fun, and I want whoever picks this up to have fun too. Once we have a new admin fof the list and they have things ready at the new home, I'll send the user list over and shut down this list. At that point I'd like the new admin to send out a test mailing to make sure that everyone on the list still wants to be there, and then (hopefully) business can resume as usual very soon. thanks, and hope we can work something out, Jason List Admin From: "sharon wolstenholme" To: Cc: Subject: Re: [INXS] Autoerotic asphyxiation Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:02:05 +1100 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Malcolm wrote: Of course he didn't commit suicide. He was having a wank and in trying to heighten the effect he cut off his circulation completely and inadvertently strangled himself. He died in a fit of masturbation's excess. I trust you're an expert in this and know all about it.And of course, you were there, and know everything that happened. That would explain your expert opinion. Sharon in Melbourne.... Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:15:14 +1100 (EST) From: Valor To: INXS-List Subject: Re: [INXS] Foxtel INXS Special Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu On Tue, 25 Nov 1997, Marty Luning wrote: > There is a special on Foxtel's Music Channel "V" about INXS on 1/12/97 > (Australia Only) at http://www.foxtel.com.au/ > > If anyone who has Foxtel Cable may like to tape this for other members of > this list. Speaking of Foxtel, one of my best mates, Adam was interviewd over the phone by Jabba on Saturday night. Because it was Aus. music week, he phoned up and complained about all the rubbish that was being showed and nothing was being shown on Michael, let alone INXS. Anywya, he was interviewed, but still in a state of shock (When JAbba asked him if he had Michael's autograph he said no, but I reminded him later that he did), and he also got to shake Michael's hand. He also said that his fav. album was Full Moon Dirty Hearts and requested Burn For You. Did anyone in Australia catch this? - Glenn X400-Received: by /PRMD=Iris/ADMD=Mensatex/C=Es/; Relayed; Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:32:57 UTC+0100 X400-Received: by /PRMD=es/ADMD=Mensatex/C=es/; Relayed; Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:33:34 UTC+0100 Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:33:34 UTC+0100 X400-Originator: bjimenez@etseccpb.upc.es X400-Recipients: non-disclosure:; X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) X400-MTS-Identifier: [/PRMD=es/ADMD=/C=/;971125103334] Content-Identifier: 230 From: Susana Jimenez To: (confirm) Subject: [INXS] Love and Hugs to you all... Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu Thank you Mary for this beutiful poem and the lively letter...I think that it reflects so much how we all feel... Susana. Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:12:38 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu does anyone know if there will be any inxs specials aired on television on any sydney station? ta kane Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:15:34 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Subject: [INXS] wollongong Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu also is there anyone else who was going to go to the wollongong concert?? kane Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:13:51 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Subject: [INXS] icq Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu if anyone want to talk to me im 18 male from wollongong which is 1.5 hrs south of sydney where inxs were supposed to play tonight write to me here or kge01@uow.edu.au my icq number is 1530076 Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:20:04 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Subject: Re: [INXS] St Andrews Service-Sydney fans Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 19:14 25/11/97 -0800, you wrote: >I will be going to St Andrews on Thursday. Will any other Sydney fans >from the list be going also? Please post or email me privately. > >Someone asked for people to post their favourite memories/moments with >Michael. I think this is a really beautiful idea, but maybe a little >later on. I just cannot bring myself to do this right now. I have been >unable to think of anything else these past three days except that >Michael is gone. I know I will get over this, but I don't think it will >ever leave me. > >No more words, sorry. > >Linda > hi linda my names kane im 18 i live in wollongong i wanna try to get upto the funeral but i have an important university exam from 9-12 i hope i could get there i know i really wanna kane Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:11:17 +1100 X-Sender: elf@wollongong.starway.net.au To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: Kane Elferink Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 08:46 25/11/97 +1100, you wrote: >My icq number is 937455 if any other INXSaries wanna add me..... >ICQ numbers -> 937455 for Gavin or 939166 for Sally. > >my number is 1530076 i added u to my icq it would be nice for u to ddo the same im 18 and i come from wollongong which is 1.5 hours south of sydney inxs were supposed to play wollongong tonight where are u from?? thanks kane X-Sender: cestmoi@mail.omen.net.au Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:20:44 +0800 To: inxs-list@iastate.edu From: The Gift Subject: Re: [INXS] Reaching out to others - Updated Sender: owner-inxs-list@iastate.edu Reply-To: inxs-list@iastate.edu At 12:21 AM 11/25/97 -0600, you wrote: >For anyone wanting to celebrate Michael's life, we are attempting to hold a >memorial chat during the funeral. Please join us in any of the chat rooms >at 2:25 pm Sydney time. We will all light a white candle. At 2:30 p.m. >Sydney, we will have a minute of silence, and at 2:31 p.m. Sydney, we all >play Baby Don't Cry. If you cannot get into the chat rooms, please know >that we'll all be with you and join us in spirit. > I'm celebrating Michael's life as you read this, I have tried to join the chat rooms to be with people who loved INXS. But my computer is not of the latest technology therefore is too slow