Michael

Name: Michael
Brand: Allen & Unwin
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By Tina Hutchence

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Michael by Tina Hutchence offers an intimate look at the life of Michael Hutchence, lead singer of the iconic band INXS. The biography, written by his sister Tina, delves into his childhood, rise to fame, and the personal struggles he encountered. It presents a heartfelt portrayal of Michael's artistic genius and complex personality, providing insights into his relationships and untimely death.
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You might enjoy this biography and memoir if you are intrigued by personal stories of fame, music, and family. Written by Tina Hutchence, the book offers an intimate and heartfelt insight into the life of a legendary musician, exploring his complex personality and the impact of stardom on his personal relationships. It may appeal to those interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a prominent figure in the music industry, as seen through the eyes of someone who knew them intimately.

Michael

The life and death of the legendary lead singer of INXS, as remembered by his sister Tina.

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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 expose 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.

This personal and heartfelt biography of the 'lost boy of INXS' 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

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Michael by Tina Hutchence is a heartfelt memoir capturing the life and legacy of the late INXS frontman, Michael Hutchence. The narrative is enriched by personal stories and insights, providing a poignant remembrance of Hutchence through the eyes of someone who knew him intimately. This tribute successfully keeps his memory alive, appreciated by those who cherished his presence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760876968

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Illustration: 16 x pp colour plates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 128.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 25.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Tina Hutchence

About the Author

Christina 'Tina' Hutchence was born in Melbourne, Australia and managed to attend school in all three eastern states across six schools in four years. As a teenager she moved to Hong Kong and followed her mother into the motion picture industry as a makeup artist, a career she continued in after moving to California in her early twenties. Tina currently teaches the art of makeup and travels the United States lecturing and demonstrating at major beauty shows. She is the mother of two children and the proud grandmother to five.

Jen Jewel Brown was the first Down Under reporter for Rolling Stone Australia. She first met and interviewed Michael three times from mid-1980, also dueting with him on his first solo single, 'Speed Kills', from the soundtrack of Freedom (1982). When Professional Manager at MCA/Gilbey, Jen helped sign INXS to a worldwide music publishing deal which helped fund their overseas touring. The author, poet and journalist first met Tina when interviewing her for an essay about Max Q for the anthology Rock Country (2013). She's an interviewer for the National Film & Sound Archive of Australia and part of the writing Brains Trust for television/live show RocKwiz. Jen wrote Skyhooks: Million Dollar Riff (1975) and more recently, about Frank Zappa, an essay for the press kit of the documentary Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in his own words (2016) and liner notes for Frank Zappa/Mothers The Roxy Performances seven-album box set (2018).