INXS
alternative rock · 1982–1991
Picture a smoky club, the air thick with anticipation as the unmistakable riffs of funk rock meld with new wave energy. That’s the vibe INXS brought to life, a powerhouse collective hailing from Australia, igniting stages around the world with their infectious dance-rock grooves. At the heart of their sound were the dynamic talents of Michael Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence was impossible to ignore, alongside Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Tim Farriss, and Kirk Pengilly. With hits like "Need You Tonight," "Devil Inside," and "Never Tear Us Apart," they crafted a sonic landscape that pulled listeners into their world. As the lights dim and the first notes of "New Sensation" ring out, you can’t help but get swept away by the vibrant pulse of INXS, a band that transformed the rock scene and left a lasting mark on our hearts.
The facts
- Formed 1977
- Australia
- alternative rock, new wave, funk rock
- On Atco Records, Atlantic Records, Epic Records
- Members: Michael Hutchence, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Tim Farriss, Kirk Pengilly
