Download or read book The Final Days of Michael Hutchence written by Mike Gee and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lead singer of INXS died in bizarre circumstances in a Sydney hotel room in November 1997.This book features excerpts and transcripts of all the interviews given by Hutchence's family, band members and friends, and looks at his relationship with Paula Yates and Bob Geldof. Includes an exhaustive analysis of his movements on the day of his death, his funeral, the inquest, and ensuing media frenzy. Australian journalist Mike Gee here presents the definitive biography of the enigmatic rock star. Includes full INXS discography, tour dates, and many photos.
Download or read book Just a Man written by Tina Hutchence and published by Pan. This book was released on 2001 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the tragic true story of Michael Hutchence, by the women who knew him best. Since his death in 1997, his mother and sister have read tales spun by people who only knew him for a fraction of his 37 years, if at all. This intimate biography aims to set the record straight.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars written by Jeremy Simmonds and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published by the Penguin Group, London, as Number one in Heaven: the heroes who died for rock 'n' roll.
Download or read book The Covert War Against Rock written by Alex Constantine and published by Feral House. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The connections between government, organized crime, and the music industry are examined, offering compelling evidence that there may be more to the deaths of important popular musicians than has been commonly told.
Download or read book Paula Michael and Bob written by Gerry Agar and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the facts, divulged in painful and deeply moving detail, and told with an intimacy that could only be disclosed by one caught in the centre of the storm.
Download or read book A Tale of Two Brothers written by Jacqueline Murray and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychic mediums channel the spirits of Jim Morrison of the Doors and Michael Hutchence of INXS for information about their controversial deaths and the many myths that surrounded their lives.
Download or read book INXS Story to Story written by INXS Publications and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE REAL STORY BEHIND INXS'S RISE TO FAME -- AND HOW THEY HELPED DEFINE THE MUSIC OF A GENERATION. INXS broke new musical ground. This Australian band, made up of three brothers and their three best mates, took the world by storm, turning rock, pop, and funk into a cutting edge, danceable style, and selling more than thirty million albums worldwide. INXS: Story to Story tells the tale of their incredible journey, from playing the world's biggest concert venues to living a high life rivaling any in rock history, filled with sex, drugs, and supermodels. Now for the first time, they reveal everything they experienced in their more than two decades of making music -- the partying, the pressure, the wild times on the road, the heights and depths of rock-star life, and the bonds of brotherhood and friendship that not only got them through the tough times but made the fun times even more intense. They also talk about the sadness of watching their closest friend and collaborator, Michael Hutchence, slipping away from them, and share their thoughts about why he left them far too soon. Fully authorized and reflecting the band's firsthand point of view, this is the real story behind the phenomenon that is INXS -- and the book every rock fan will need to own.
Download or read book A Tale of Two Brothers written by Jacqueline Murray and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rock legends Jim Morrison of "The Doors" and Michael Hutchence of "INXS" have given a psychic medium riveting accounts of their controversial deaths and the many myths that surrounded their lives as only they can tell them. Finally, a factual account of how Jim Morrison died in Paris, why he was later placed in a bathtub and how he fought for hours to stay alive. The elaborate cover-up of his death is explored in depth as well as the true identity of his "cosmic mate." Jim Morrison discusses his conviction in Miami, the police brutality he experienced behind closed doors in New Haven and Las Vegas and why he actually fled the United States for Paris in 1971. Learn what Jim Morrison's secret plans were in Paris in July of 1971 and why he never got to carry them out. Jim Morrison breaks on through in this graphic account to bare his soul. This book is filled with Jim's chilling poetry and lyrics. Michael Hutchence reveals the facts surrounding what really happened in Room 524 at the Ritz Carlton, in Double Bay, Australia on November 22nd, 1997 when a young maid found the dead body of the beloved, charismatic superstar and the controversy began. Michael details how he really died and why there was no note left behind. He provides the answers to why he was hoodwinked by those closest to him that led to his missing millions. Michael gives his jaw dropping thoughts on his so-called brothers in "INXS" and the autobiography they wrote after his death. He explains his disdain for the reality show "Rock Star" and his belief detailing why "INXS" should not have sought a replacement for him after his death. His haunting poetry and lyrics are all throughout this amazing account.
Download or read book World in My Eyes written by Richard Blade and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Blade’s autobiography is much more than a spotlight on any one decade. Instead, he gives you a jaw-dropping, uncensored insider’s look into the world of music, movies, and television and its biggest stars, starting in the sixties and continuing through to the new century. Richard takes you on a journey that few have experienced: from his early days as a student at Oxford to the wild, lascivious nights of being a disco DJ touring the clubs of Europe, to coming to America and working with Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Sarah Jessica Parker and finally breaking through into the L.A. radio scene and becoming the number one morning drive personality in California. From his TV and radio shows to his feature films and live gigs, Richard shares stories that have until now remained secret. His unique perspective will take you on the road with Depeche Mode, to Australia with Spandau Ballet, into the recording studio with Morrissey, and onto the main stage at Live Aid with Duran Duran. He opens up about his friendships with Michael Hutchence and George Michael, as well as his passionate love affair with Terri Nunn of Berlin. This is a no-holds-barred look at life, sex, and death, set to a pulsing backbeat of music. For the first time, Richard Blade shares his extraordinary story, allowing us to see the world through his eyes.
Download or read book This Day in Music written by Neil Cossar and published by . This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Births, deaths and marriages, No1 singles, drug busts and arrests, famous gigs and awards... all these and much more appear in this fascinating 50 year almanac.Using a page for every day of the calendar year, the author records a variety of rock and pop events that took place on a given day of the month across the years.This Day in Music is fully illustrated with hundreds of pictures, cuttings and album covers, making this the must-have book for any pop music fan.
Download or read book Out Of This World written by Brendan Lloyd and published by Fontaine Press Pty Ltd. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever considered spirituality but decided you couldn’t make sense of all the jargon? You’re not alone. Why settle for ‘New Age’ when you don’t understand the Age-Old? In this book, you’ll discover real experiences and real insight – nothing fictional, or second-hand (except maybe this book one day). If you don’t think (even slightly) differently after reading this book, either you’re not thinking enough, or you didn’t stop and think ‘Why are we here?’ To quote the original Matrix film, ‘Free your mind’; discover possibilities you thought were impossible, when you already knew the Mission was Impossible. But this one doesn’t come with popcorn! I’m not here to tell you to ‘look within’, or that ‘the Kingdom of God is within’, I’m here to tell you – look for God, because the delusion is to believe in nothing at all!
Download or read book Suicide in the Entertainment Industry written by David K. Frasier and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work covers 840 intentional suicide cases initially reported in Daily Variety (the entertainment industry's trade journal), but also drawing attention from mainstream news media. These cases are taken from the ranks of vaudeville, film, theatre, dance, music, literature (writers with direct connections to film), and other allied fields in the entertainment industry from 1905 through 2000. Accidentally self-inflicted deaths are omitted, except for a few controversial cases. It includes the suicides of well-known personalities such as actress Peg Entwistle, who is the only person to ever commit suicide by jumping from the top of the Hollywood Sign, Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge, who are believed to have overdosed on drugs, and Richard Farnsworth and Brian Keith, who shot themselves to end the misery of terminal cancer. Also mentioned, but in less detail, are the suicides of unknown and lesser-known members of the entertainment industry. Arranged alphabetically, each entry covers the person's personal and professional background, method of suicide, and, in some instances, includes actual statements taken from the suicide note.
Download or read book Michael In Pictures Michael Hu written by Richard Simpkin and published by . This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a celebration of the extraordinary life and journey of Michael Hutchence (1960-1997). Embodied in this illustrious presentation are many never-before-seen photographs featuring Michael throughout his early life, his rise to fame as lead singer of the internationally acclaimed band INXS, and hundreds of private and candid behind-the-scene memories snapped by author and photographer, Richard Simpkin. Richard developed a close bond and friendship with Michael and his family. As a budding photographer, he captured 100s of images of Michael over many years and was encouraged by Michael to turn this hobby into a full-time profession. Interestingly, the final photograph capturing Michael was taken with Richard - snapped by Michael's father, Kell Hutchence, just two days prior to his untimely death. Richard's collection of memorabilia featuring Michael and INXS, is considered second to none - derived from his years spent at recording studios, rehearsals, concerts, backstage and private band parties with Michael and the band. Enthusiasts will admire this most powerful and personal presentation of Michael, a superstar who made it to the top in the music world.
Download or read book Total XS written by Rhett Hutchence and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While his brother, Michael, was becoming one of the most famous rock stars in the world, Rhett Hutchence was addicted to drugs and heading towards self destruction. This is a compelling and honest account of Rhett's life, his life with Michael and the tumultuous journey they shared together.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Popular Music written by Colin Larkin and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2011-05-27 with total page 4183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.
Download or read book Michael In Pictures a Celebration of the Life of Michael Hutchence written by Richard Simpkin and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Hutchence (1960-1997) was the charismatic frontman of Australian band INXS, who took all before them on the world stage during the 1980s and early 1990s. In the late 1980s, Hutchence befriended a young fan named Richard Simpkin who later became a close friend, a confidant, and unofficial photographer and archivist. This book showcases Simpkin's collection.
Download or read book Big Girls Don t Cry The Wild and Wicked World of Paula Yates Mother written by Helene Thornton and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helene Thornton has lived a life of unequalled passion and hartache. In her fascinating memoirs she gives the definitive account of her daughter Paula Yates really was. From frail, lonely schoolgirl to voluptuous star of the stage and screen, wife, mother, lover, author and artist, in this dramtic autobiography. After a tough childhood in bleak post-war Blackpool where she suffered from bouts of debilitating sickness, at the hands of cruel bullies and from the impact of her mother's mential illness, Helene blossomed into a renowned beauty and went on to win Miss Blackpool 1954 where she first encountered TV producer and presenter Jess Yates. Joining the famous dancing troupe the Bluebell Girls, Helene toured Europe where she broke hearts and honed her dancing and acting skills before being reunited with Jess and embarking on a whirlwind and frequently steamy romance. After mere months, however, the fairy-tale marriage took a sinister and violent turn with Helene discovering one too many of Jess' secrets, and was forced to leave her husband with baby Paula in tow, as she battled life as a single mother, roaming Britain and then Europe in search of happiness and fulfillment. Writing candidly about the difficult mother-daughter relationship, Helene reveals her anguish at Paula's unsettled infancy and early signs of mental illness. She sets the record straight about one of Britain's best-loved - but least understood - stars, fondly recalling Paula's joy on meeting Bob Geldof, and writing of the childhood incidents that formed her relationships with family, friends and assoicates and the press. For the first time, she discusses the circumstances that lead to the revelation that Paula's true father was Hughie Green, and discloses the identities of some of her most cherished lovers. Explosive, moving, frank, but above all honest, Big Girls Don't Cry is a no-holds-barred account of the exciting highs and gut-wrenching lows of a life lived to a full.
