Michael
My Brother, Lost Boy Of INXS
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4.5 • 13 Ratings
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Publisher Description
He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world.
Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the start. From a twelve-year-old holding him in her arms as a newborn, to being his teenage nanny, Tina remained Michael's trusted confidant until his sudden death.
Tina's intimate and detailed telling of her brother's story-from faltering teenager with a lisp to raging rock star-blazes with love and adventure and includes the acquired brain injury that changed everything for Michael; the risky schemes that saw him named in the Paradise Papers exposé of 2017; his secret philanthropy in support of East Timor; and his bliss at the birth of his only child, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily.
'My brother roamed the world with a book in his hand and one in his suitcase,' Tina writes, and throughout Michael a paper trail of the literature he loved gives clues to the man many see as an enigma.
A cry from the heart celebrating the 'lost boy of INXS', Michael Hutchence, this personal and heartfelt biography reveals the incredible, rollercoaster life of Australia's most enduring superstar and shares the private moments of an adored brother, son and father.
'Lost boy Michael, who was my dear friend, and who is very much missed. All respect and thanks to Tina for sharing these stories and keeping the memory alive.' Simon le Bon, songwriter / singer, Duran Duran
Customer Reviews
A Beautiful Tribute
My friend and I met Michael in Philadelphia while he was on the Kick tour. While fans were at the front entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel guarding it waiting for any sight of the band, we had basically given up hope and decided to head home and get ready for the concert that night. We had front row center seats so we would have a close enough experience. As we drove around the rear of the hotel, Michael and Rosanna were crossing the street headed towards a hot dog vendor to get directions to the International Newstand. Of course, we pulled over, autograph pads in hand. He was so polite and gracious.
We offered to give him a ride and he almost accepted until Rosanna stopped him. What if we kidnapped them in a strange city?! We certainly would not have done that and would have chauffeured all day if they wanted.
Reading Tina’s “behind the scenes” account of this time in the tour and his life just brings back so many fun memories around the music. His love of reading makes me understand why he wanted to go to the Newstand that day.
If you are an INXS fan, this is a gem to read.