Michael Hutchence | |
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 Hutchence in 1986 | |
| Born | 22 January 1960 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 22 November 1997 (aged 37) Sydney, Australia |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
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| Years active | 1977–1997 |
| Partner(s) | Paula Yates (1995–1997) |
| Children | Tiger Lily |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Website | michaelhutchence |
Michael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian singer and songwriter. He was the co-founder, lead singer, and lyricist of the rock band INXS from 1977 until his death in 1997. The band sold over 50 million records worldwide, making them one of Australia's highest-selling music acts of all time. They were also inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001.
Hutchence was also a member of the short-lived band Max Q and recorded some solo material, alongside acting in films such as Dogs in Space (1986) and Frankenstein Unbound (1990). He was known for his string of love affairs with actresses, models, and singers, and his private life was often covered in the international press. He had a daughter with English television presenter Paula Yates. Hutchence died by suicide in a Sydney hotel room on 22 November 1997, at the age of 37.