Michael : my brother, the lost boy of INXS

He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world. Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the start. From a 12-year-old holding him in her arms as a newborn, to being his teenage nanny, Tina remained Michael's trusted confidant until his sudden death. Tina's intimate and detailed telling of her brother's story--from faltering teenager with a lisp to raging rock star--blazes with love and adventure, and includes the acquired brain injury that changed everything for Michael; the risky schemes that saw him named in the Paradise Papers expose of 2017; his secret philanthropy in support of East Timor; and his bliss at the birth of his only child, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. Tthroughout __Michael__ a paper trail of the literature he loved gives clues to the man many see as an enigma. This personal and heartfelt biography shares the private moments of an adored brother, son, and father. The life and death of the legendary lead singer of INXS, as remembered by his sister Tina

He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world.

Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the start. From a twelve-year-old holding him in her arms as a newborn, to being his teenage nanny, Tina remained Michael's trusted confidant until his sudden death.

Tina's intimate and detailed telling of her brother's story-from faltering teenager with a lisp to raging rock star-blazes with love and adventure, and includes the acquired brain injury that changed everything for Michael; the risky schemes that saw him named in the Paradise Papers expose of 2017; his secret philanthropy in support of East Timor; and his bliss at the birth of his only child, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily.

'My brother roamed the world with a book in his hand and one in his suitcase,' Tina writes, and throughout Michael a paper trail of the literature he loved gives clues to the man many see as an enigma.

A cry from the heart celebrating the 'lost boy of INXS', Michael Hutchence, this personal and heartfelt biography reveals the incredible, rollercoaster life of Australia's most enduring superstar and shares the private moments of an adored brother, son and father.

'Lost boy Michael, who was my dear friend, and who is very much missed. All respect and thanks to Tina for sharing these stories and keeping the memory alive.' Simon le Bon, songwriter / singer, Duran Duran The life and death of the legendary lead singer of INXS, as remembered by his sister Tina He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world. Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the start. From a twelve-year-old holding him in her arms as a newborn, to being his teenage nanny, Tina remained Michael's trusted confidant until his sudden death. Tina's intimate and detailed telling of her brother's story-from faltering teenager with a lisp to raging rock star-blazes with love and adventure, and includes the acquired brain injury that changed everything for Michael; the risky schemes that saw him named in the Paradise Papers expose of 2017; his secret philanthropy in support of East Timor; and his bliss at the birth of his only child, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily. 'My brother roamed the world with a book in his hand and one in his suitcase,' Tina writes, and throughout Michael a paper trail of the literature he loved gives clues to the man many see as an enigma. A cry from the heart celebrating the 'lost boy of INXS', Michael Hutchence, this personal and heartfelt biography reveals the incredible, rollercoaster life of Australia's most enduring superstar and shares the private moments of an adored brother, son and father. 'Lost boy Michael, who was my dear friend, and who is very much missed. All respect and thanks to Tina for sharing these stories and keeping the memory alive.' Simon le Bon, songwriter / singer, Duran Duran My Brother, Lost Boy of INXS Cover 1 Praise 2 Also by the authors 3 Title page 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 0 intro 10 1 guns in the sky 16 2 caravanserai 24 3 Hong Kong and beyond 34 4 Kowloon Tong 45 5 you'll never make a living as a poet 53 6 burning in the sun 67 7 the one thing 83 8 the new world 98 9 sometimes you kick 114 10 maximum dynamic pressure 127 11 suicide blonde 145 12 rue des Canettes 160 13 Vieille Ferme des Guerchs 165 14 this changes everything 178 15 tabloid storm 195 16 and when thy heart began to beat 208 17 moving target 222 18 trying to avoid disaster 227 19 disconnections 239 20 paradise lost 253 21 Paradise Papers 268 22 the investigators 272 23 the welcome stranger 282 24 one thin page of words 295 Pic section 304 tours and albums 320 acknowledgements 322 about the authors 324 sources 326 index 328