Toby creswell the real story of a complex man whose star is still shining two decades after his death. In the riveting shine like it does named after the bands 1985 hit. Since the november day in 1997 when michaels death in a sydney hotel room became worldwide news, his mother and sister have read tales spun by journalists, lovers and business associates, people who only knew him for a fraction of his 37 years, if at all. Michael in pictures a celebration of the life of michael hutchence by richard simpkin 2015. Shine like it does the anthology 19791997 by inxs on. It was released on 14 december 1999, just over two years after hutchence s death. Shine like it does, the life of michael hutchence by toby creswell.
Toby creswell casts aside hype and stereotypes to get close to the real man, talking to others who knew him, and who loved and respected the sensitive person he was, as well as those who. Michael hutchence inxs worldwide tribute page home facebook. Michaels close pal richard lowenstein is quoted as saying the. Jun 05, 2001 michael hutchence is the only solo posthumous album by inxs frontman michael hutchence. The only singles missing are the singles which didnt chart in the top 100 in australia simple simon. Read shine like it does by toby creswell for free with a 30 day free trial. For anyone who has already followed the inxs michael hutchence s story in books and web articles for a while you will find nothing new in this book. Michael hutchences last meal before suicide 20 years ago. Michael kelland john is a popular australian musician and actor who was born on 22 january 1960 birthdaydate of birthborn and is 37 of age as in 22 november 1997 how old is. Ultrashy inxs front man, jim morrison poseur wannabe, chameleon, promiscuous sex god. Nov 18, 2017 former rolling stone editor toby crewswell has just released a new hutchence biography, shine like it does. From the vantage of 2001, the year rhino released the doubledisc retrospective shine like it does. When they did meet a few days later they discussed michael, about his boyhood days, when he and rhett would have kell drive them to a paddock not far from the pastors office to ride their dirt bikes. Inxs fans call most weeks asking to book the hutchence table no 7 for a meal.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shine like it does. Michael led a very hedonistic life, and while promiscuous, michael had a very real fear of separation and a great fear of causing hurt. After all this time, what is left to say about michael hutchence that was the question i wrestled with when i set out to write shine like it does. Inxs has, in the years since michael hutchence s passing, been moved to an almost legendary status. Nov 01, 2017 shine like it does is the story of michael hutchence, the artist, the person who took his work seriously and wanted to make great music. Its contains almost all of inxss singles released in australia during the michael hutchence 1960 1997 years. It features most of their singles, some remixes, and rare tracks heard for the first time on cd. Michael hutchence is the only solo posthumous album by inxs frontman michael hutchence. Nov 14, 2017 shine like it does documents australian music from the 1970s onwards, charting inxss influences and those the band influenced. It s contains almost all of inxss singles released in australia during the michael hutchence 1960 1997 years. This year marks the 20th anniversary since the death of the legendary, michael hutchence. He was a promiscuous sex god, chameleon and rock n roll lover, but most importantly, he was an intelligent and creative man, with a passion for.
Michael hutchence, 37, was found dead in a sydney hotel on november 22, 1997. Dave benettgetty images the paradise papers have cast doubt on this. Shine like it does is an empathetic and thoughtful portrait of one of the great performing artists of his generation there are several books about michael hutchence and inxs so why does the world need another one. In addition to tina and jens book last year, published biographies include. The double cd of shine like it does shows that the high praise and adulation is well deserved.
Michael hutchence ethnicity i had always just assumed he was part indigenous, based on his bone structure and pictures of his mother as a young woman show she had jet black hair and stricking features, but his bio lists his parents as english. He joins abc overnights to chat about the life and music of hutchence. New michael hutchence biography contains explosive claims. Michael kelland john hutchence 22 january 1960 22 november 1997 was an australian musician, singersongwriter and actor who cofounded the rock band inxs, which sold over 60 million records worldwide and was inducted into the aria hall of fame in 2001. Michael hutchence was a superstar, an internationally respected musician and a great bloke. Still an informative read for new fans of inxs and their career overall, but i felt like i didnt learn anything new about hutchence. Born into an eccentric and difficult marriage, hutch grew up in different countries before settling into. By the time the band hit their stride on shabooh shoobah, theyd worked out the kinks and honed the act into a powerhouse of gritty, stonesy rock. Since the november day in 1997 when michael s death in a sydney hotel room became worldwide news, his mother and sister have read tales spun by journalists, lovers and business associates, people who only knew him for a fraction of his 37 years, if at all. Most of michael hutchences song lyrics are clearly not meant to be taken literally. Michael kelland john hutchence was the son of an australian businessman and a makeup artist. Shine like it does available for download and read online in other formats. Shine like it does the life of michael hutchence by toby. Michael wanted to slide away, out of the spotlight, out of an intractable.
Download shine like it does ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. About the author toby creswell is an awardwinning journalist, writer, publisher and film producer who edited rolling stone and. Hutchence was the lead singer and lyricist of inxs from 1977 until his death. To date, the album has sold 35,000 copies in the us. Buy a discounted paperback of shine like it does online from australias leading online bookstore. The anthology 19791997 is a greatest hits compilation released by australian rock band inxs on 5 june 2001. This felt more like an inxs biography as a opposed to an intimate look into the life of michael hutchence, as the title insinuates.
Shine like it does is the story of michael hutchence, the artist, the person who took his work seriously and wanted to make great music. Michael hutchence inxs worldwide tribute page shared a post. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. This is the tragic true story of michael hutchence by the women who knew him best. At the time, they belonged next to the likes of u2 and r. Booktopia has shine like it does, the life of michael hutchence by toby creswell. Inxs 06 shine like it does melbourne 4th november 1985 duration. His inclination to put things into catchy terms open to broad interpretation helped his work appeal to millions of people from all different walks of life, but it also makes any objective, singular meanings impossible to derive. A new biography, shine like it does, from journalist toby creswell, may not be the most necessary title, but his book is an intriguing one. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Former rolling stone editor toby crewswell has just released a new hutchence biography, shine like it does. Hutchence began work on what would become his posthumous solo album in 1995 with tim simenon. Tina hutchence, author, patricia glassop, joint author. In this time, a lot of books and articles have been published about this enigmatic man. The life of michael hutchence by toby creswell available from rakuten kobo. Inxs the years 19791997 released 15 years ago today by universal music group in australia. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Ultrashy inxs front man, jim morrison poseur wannabe, chameleon. His girlfriends are kym wilson, paula yates, helena christensen, kylie minogue, virginia hey, terri nunn, belinda carlisle, michele bennett, charlotte lewis, elle macpherson. Jan 08, 20 beautiful girl is the fifth single from inxs 8th studio album welcome to wherever you are, released in 1992. In the riveting shine like it does named after the bands 1985 hit, creswell chronicles michaels life from its sleepy, suburban beginnings in sydney, to locations around the world hong kong, london, l. About the author toby creswell is an awardwinning journalist, writer, publisher and film producer who edited rolling stone and has published more than ten books. Shine like it does is a great introduction to michael hutchence and the wild world of inxs.
Shine like it does by toby creswell, 9781760407360, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The anthology 19791997, its a little hard to believe that the australian sextet really rivaled u2 for popularity in 19871988, when kick worked its way to multiplatinum global success. For anyone who has already followed the inxsmichael hutchences story in books and web articles for a while you will find nothing new in this book. Shine like it does, the life of michael hutchence by toby. Because toby creswell, with 40 years of writing about music to his credit, has authored this one. The real story of a complex man whose star is still shining two decades after his death. His inclination to put things into catchy terms open to broad interpretation helped his work appeal to millions of people from all different walks of life, but it also makes any objective, singular meanings impossible to. Thats what makes it all the more incredible that michael hutchence became one of.
Oct 29, 2017 listening to those words in the immediate wash of grief, this sounded like a desire for resurrection. Shine like it does is a sparkly new biography about. Jun 06, 2019 in addition to tina and jens book last year, published biographies include. Mar 01, 2001 this is the tragic true story of michael hutchence by the women who knew him best. There was some mutual comforting and before kell left he asked dennis to do conduct michaels ashes ceremony. Born into an eccentric and difficult marriage, hutch grew up in different countries before settling into suburban sydney. Michael s close pal richard lowenstein is quoted as saying the rock star would bch about paula and the. Sign me up signed up view more newsletters share this on facebook. It was released on 14 december 1999, just over two years after hutchences death. Shine like it does toby creswell 9781760407360 allen. Buy shine like it does the life of michael hutchence by toby creswell 9781760407360 2017 from.
Born into an eccentric and difficult marriage, hutch. There are several books about michael hutchence and inxs so why does the world need another one. Click download or read online button to shine like it does book pdf for free now. Shine like it does is the story of michael hutchence, the artist, the person who took. The life of michael hutchence by toby creswell is on sale now claims. Shine like it does the anthology 19791997 music on. Shine like it does is an empathetic and thoughtful portrait of one of the great performing artists of his generation. Pdf shine like it does download full pdf book download. Michael hutchence death, daughter, wife, girlfriends. The life of michael hutchence kindle edition by creswell, toby. Beautiful girl is the fifth single from inxs 8th studio album welcome to wherever you are, released in 1992.