Tragic Facts About Michael Hutchence, Australia's Legendary Frontman
He Was Wild At Heart
With his work in INXS and on his own, Michael Hutchence became a household name throughout Australia and beyond—until his wild lifestyle caught up to him.
1. He Had A Humble Birth
The man who would become one of the biggest names in music to come out of Australia had a more mundane upbringing. Before he was selling out concerts and partying with A-listers, Michael Hutchence was born in Sydney, the younger of two siblings, to a make-up artist and a businessman in 1960.
He didn’t spend his whole life down under, though.
2. They Relocated
While Hutchence was still young, the family drastically changed their lives. After moving to Brisbane for a few years in line with his father’s business, they packed everything up and left for Hong Kong.
Even this early on, he showed skill in other prospects.
3. He Had Other Options
Had he not been a singer, Hutchence could have been an athlete—if something hadn’t cut his career short. While in Hong Kong, he started exhibiting a great talent for swimming, which might have led somewhere if he hadn’t severely broken his arm.
Despite this loss, he began to display a different talent.
