Rolling Stone‘s interview series King for a Day features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and singers who had the difficult job of fronting major rock bands after the departure of an iconic vocalist. Some of them stayed in their bands for years, while others lasted just a few months. In the end, however, they all found out that replacement singers can themselves be replaced. This edition features former Inxs singer J.D. Fortune.
When J.D. Fortune was a kid in the Eighties, he worshipped Inxs. “I wanted to be Michael Hutchence,...
When J.D. Fortune was a kid in the Eighties, he worshipped Inxs. “I wanted to be Michael Hutchence,...
- 10/5/2022
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Alexander Burchardt doesn’t look anything like Michael Hutchence. Yes, he’s handsome like the Inxs singer, and has a similarly defined jawline, but the resemblance stops there. But through happenstance and Hollywood magic, the 29-year-old web developer from Copenhagen recently became an unlikely stand-in for Hutchence in the second season for HBO’s wildly popular show Euphoria.
Like many other teenagers and twentysomethings, Burchardt had been binging the viral teen drama. He was a few episodes into the recently concluded Season Two when he saw one of the show’s most tragically romantic scenes,...
Like many other teenagers and twentysomethings, Burchardt had been binging the viral teen drama. He was a few episodes into the recently concluded Season Two when he saw one of the show’s most tragically romantic scenes,...
- 3/18/2022
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Tony Sokol Nov 5, 2019
Inxs guitarist riffs on producers, songwriting, a legendary concert at Wembley Stadium.
Inxs started out as a cover band playing clubs and went on to write international hits "as sexy and funky as any white rock group," according to 1001 Songs: The Great Songs of All Time and the Artists, Stories and Secrets Behind Them.
Mates since childhood, Inxs is second only to AC/DC in selling the most Australian music to the U.S. But it is their July 13, 1991, show at England's Wembley Stadium which made them legends. Inxs's debut headlining show came six years to the day after Live Aid and five years and a day since the band supported Queen at Wembley Stadium. The performance, called "Summer Xs," was recorded for a live album and filmed and released as Live Baby Live, directed by David Mallet. Later this year, Fathom Events will bring indoors what...
Inxs guitarist riffs on producers, songwriting, a legendary concert at Wembley Stadium.
Inxs started out as a cover band playing clubs and went on to write international hits "as sexy and funky as any white rock group," according to 1001 Songs: The Great Songs of All Time and the Artists, Stories and Secrets Behind Them.
Mates since childhood, Inxs is second only to AC/DC in selling the most Australian music to the U.S. But it is their July 13, 1991, show at England's Wembley Stadium which made them legends. Inxs's debut headlining show came six years to the day after Live Aid and five years and a day since the band supported Queen at Wembley Stadium. The performance, called "Summer Xs," was recorded for a live album and filmed and released as Live Baby Live, directed by David Mallet. Later this year, Fathom Events will bring indoors what...
- 11/5/2019
- Den of Geek
Tony Sokol Oct 17, 2019
Live Baby Live, which captures Inxs at sold out iconic concert at Wembley Stadium, will hit theaters Dec. 9
"Twenty-first century's yesterday," Michael Hutchence sang on Inxs's signature hit, "Need You Tonight," from their 1987 album Kick. The band went on to open the last decade of the 20th Century with a legendary concert: their July 13, 1991 show at Wembley Stadium. The film of the show, Live Baby Live, was originally released on video a few months the performance, but never had a theatrical release. Fathom Events will is bring Inxs: Live Baby Live at Wembley Stadium to theaters on Monday, Dec. 19.
"Six years to the day of Live Aid and five years and a day since the band supported Queen at Wembley Stadium, Inxs headlined their own show at the famed venue to a sell-out crowd of 73,791 crazed fans," reads the official website. "The event, called ‘Summer Xs,’ was...
Live Baby Live, which captures Inxs at sold out iconic concert at Wembley Stadium, will hit theaters Dec. 9
"Twenty-first century's yesterday," Michael Hutchence sang on Inxs's signature hit, "Need You Tonight," from their 1987 album Kick. The band went on to open the last decade of the 20th Century with a legendary concert: their July 13, 1991 show at Wembley Stadium. The film of the show, Live Baby Live, was originally released on video a few months the performance, but never had a theatrical release. Fathom Events will is bring Inxs: Live Baby Live at Wembley Stadium to theaters on Monday, Dec. 19.
"Six years to the day of Live Aid and five years and a day since the band supported Queen at Wembley Stadium, Inxs headlined their own show at the famed venue to a sell-out crowd of 73,791 crazed fans," reads the official website. "The event, called ‘Summer Xs,’ was...
- 10/18/2019
- Den of Geek
Former Inxs frontman Michael Hutchence is the subject of a new BBC feature doc co-produced by Studio 54 and Searching For Sugar Man producer Passion Pictures.
The British public broadcaster is to air Mystify: Michael Hutchence on BBC Two, which will feature personal footage filmed by Hutchence and his former partner Kylie Minogue.
Written and directed by Richard Lowenstein, who worked on some of the band’s early music videos, the film is co-produced by the BBC, Ghost Pictures and Passion Pictures.
The film will look to uncover the secret and mysterious side of the singer and songwriter. It will tell the story of Hutchence, who died in 1997, through rare archive footage and intimate insights from friends, lovers, family and colleagues.
It will feature interviews with Helena Christensen and Michele Bennett, who have never spoken publicly about the rock star before, Minogue, Kathy Lette, Bono, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss,...
The British public broadcaster is to air Mystify: Michael Hutchence on BBC Two, which will feature personal footage filmed by Hutchence and his former partner Kylie Minogue.
Written and directed by Richard Lowenstein, who worked on some of the band’s early music videos, the film is co-produced by the BBC, Ghost Pictures and Passion Pictures.
The film will look to uncover the secret and mysterious side of the singer and songwriter. It will tell the story of Hutchence, who died in 1997, through rare archive footage and intimate insights from friends, lovers, family and colleagues.
It will feature interviews with Helena Christensen and Michele Bennett, who have never spoken publicly about the rock star before, Minogue, Kathy Lette, Bono, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2012 X Factor winner, singer Samantha Jade, makes her screen debut as Kylie Minogue in the Seven Network miniseries Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of Inxs.
Billed as the uncensored story of the iconic band's rise to the top of the international charts and the aftermath of dealing with frontman Michael Hutchence's death in 1997, it's shooting in Melbourne.
Luke Arnold, who stars as Long John Silver in the Michael Bay-produced pirate adventure series Black Sails for the Us network Starz, plays Hutchence.
Georgina Haig (Fringe, The Elephant Princess) has been cast as Paula Yates and Mallory Jansen (Howzat! Kerry Packer's War) is Helena Christensen.
The first drama production from Shine Australia, it's scripted by Justin Monjo and Dave Warner. Daina Reed is the director and the producers are Kerrie Mainwaring and Andrew Prowse.
Newcomer Nicholas Masters is Tim Farriss with Ido Drent as Jon Farriss, Andy Ryan as Andrew Farriss,...
Billed as the uncensored story of the iconic band's rise to the top of the international charts and the aftermath of dealing with frontman Michael Hutchence's death in 1997, it's shooting in Melbourne.
Luke Arnold, who stars as Long John Silver in the Michael Bay-produced pirate adventure series Black Sails for the Us network Starz, plays Hutchence.
Georgina Haig (Fringe, The Elephant Princess) has been cast as Paula Yates and Mallory Jansen (Howzat! Kerry Packer's War) is Helena Christensen.
The first drama production from Shine Australia, it's scripted by Justin Monjo and Dave Warner. Daina Reed is the director and the producers are Kerrie Mainwaring and Andrew Prowse.
Newcomer Nicholas Masters is Tim Farriss with Ido Drent as Jon Farriss, Andy Ryan as Andrew Farriss,...
- 7/4/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of Inxs tunes up in Melbourne next week with a cast that blends newcomers and seasoned pros.
The four-hour miniseries for the Seven Network is the first drama from Shine Australia. The screenplay by Justin Monjo and Dave Warner is billed as the uncensored story of the iconic band.s rise to the top of the international charts and the aftermath of dealing with frontman Michael Hutchence.s death in 1997.
The band.s manager Cm Murphy is an executive producer and the filmmakers have been granted full access to their archive of music, photography and stories.
Luke Arnold, who stars as Long John Silver in the Michael Bay-produced pirate adventure series Black Sails for the Us network Starz, will play Hutchence. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, his credits include McLeod's Daughters, Rush, Rescue: Special Ops, City Homicide...
The four-hour miniseries for the Seven Network is the first drama from Shine Australia. The screenplay by Justin Monjo and Dave Warner is billed as the uncensored story of the iconic band.s rise to the top of the international charts and the aftermath of dealing with frontman Michael Hutchence.s death in 1997.
The band.s manager Cm Murphy is an executive producer and the filmmakers have been granted full access to their archive of music, photography and stories.
Luke Arnold, who stars as Long John Silver in the Michael Bay-produced pirate adventure series Black Sails for the Us network Starz, will play Hutchence. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, his credits include McLeod's Daughters, Rush, Rescue: Special Ops, City Homicide...
- 6/21/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sydney (AP) — Australian rockers Inxs are giving up touring after 35 years. Drummer Jon Farriss announced the end of the band's remarkable run of performances during a concert in the West Australia city of Perth earlier this week. The band later confirmed the news in a statement. Inxs was formed in 1977 and released their self-titled debut album in 1980. They achieved worldwide fame with hits such as "New Sensation," ''Need you Tonight," and "Devil Inside." Frontman Michael Hutchence died in 1997. In a statement Tuesday, the band paid tribute to their friend, saying: "We lived for each other in...
- 11/14/2012
- by AP Staff
- Hitfix
Sydney -- The members of Inxs have confirmed that they are bringing down the curtain on their 35-year career as a live touring band, after drummer Jon Farriss said Sunday that the band was playing its last gig in Perth, Western Australia. In a statement issued Tuesday, original band members Tim, Andrew and Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly and Garry Beers thanked their fans and paid one more tribute to their late frontman Michael Hutchence, saying now it is “time to step away from the touring arena.” Photos: Top 10 Highest Paid Music Artists “Inxs’ touring days could never last
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- 11/13/2012
- by Pip Bulbeck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Inxs are to call time on their 35-year career, according to reports. The band originally formed in 1977 in Perth, Australia and have sold 30m albums worldwide, with six UK Top 10 albums and five Us Top 20 albums. Perth Now reports that drummer Jon Farriss announced at a hometown gig that the band would be disbanding after the show, making it the group's last performance together. After the performance, lead singer Ciaran Gribbin wrote on his Facebook page: "Dear friends, I know a lot of you are concerned and want clarification on what happened at the Inxs gig last night in Perth. As I write this most of Inxs are on a plane flying from Perth to Sydney. "Please try and be patient as the Band plan to release a full statement on the subject Asap. I'm sorry I can't say anymore at this time and hope this helps ease a few...
- 11/12/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Inxs has X'd out its time together. The Aussie band is calling it quits after 35 years, having weathered highs that included chart-topping hits like "Need You Tonight," as well as a rock-bottom low brought on by the untimely death of frontman Michael Hutchence in 1997. Per Perth Now, drummer Jon Farriss broke the news Sunday night during a show in Perth, telling the audience, "I'm getting teary." Meanwhile, current frontman Ciaran Gribbin reportedly took to Facebook Sunday and asked fans to "please try and be patient as the band plan to release a full statement on the subject Asap." That Facebook post appears to have been deleted. Under Hutchence's watch, the...
- 11/12/2012
- E! Online
Sydney – Iconic Australian rockers Inxs have called time on their music career, announcing at a gig in Perth on Sunday night that they were playing their last concert together. According to the Perth Now website, drummer Jon Farriss announced the news that the group is disbanding and admitted, “I’m getting teary,” before playing one of Inxs' biggest hits, "Need You Tonight." Photos: Top 10 Highest Paid Music Artists There has been no formal statement from the band since. Perth was the last date on an Australian tour, supporting U.S. band Matchbox20. Inxs became the pin-up
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- 11/11/2012
- by Pip Bulbeck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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