INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") are an Australian rock band, formed in the late 70’s.

Played at his funeral in Sydney in 1997. Made so many of us cry our eyes out. Such a loss, Michael Hutchence ❤️

The days when I would see bands like INXS, Cold Chisel, The Angels, Dragon etc at the pubs and clubs. We truly didn’t appreciate how blessed we were. Australia had it all.

Bro, Michael Hutchence was a God. I swear growing up in the 80s, women wanted him and men wanted to be him.

I still have my "Kick" cassette 37 years later. It outlasted 2 marriages. The whole album is epic.

In excess. And they were FIRE. RIP, Michael Hutchence. Unbelievable talent.

In 1990 INXS was considered by many to be the best live rock band in the world

“Need You Tonight” …So slide over here and give me a moment. Your moves are so raw. I’ve got to let you know… You’re one of my kind.” 😊

One the greatest rock bands of all time! There are so many great songs. New Sansation, I Need You Tonight, Suicide Blonde. There's so many to name!

INXS "NEED YOU TONIGHT- MEDIATE" (combo video of BOTH of these songs back to back is a MUST. Don't do the one without Mediate combined. It's truly meant to be listened to one phasing into the other). It's sooo good!!! 🔥🔥🔥

INXS was one of the Biggest Australian rock bands ever. Check out their live in Wembley show its on youtube start to finish. Not just one of their best shows, One of the best Live rock performances ever recorded. My old man tells a story about being at the Star Hotel in Newcastle in the late 70s seeing Midnight Oil - another Aussie rock band worth checking out, and their lead singer comes out on stage early in the night by himself. The crowd blow up thinking they are cancelling their show but he says Sorry i know we usually have a local band support us but we found these guys down in sydney and thought you would like them. Out comes a 17YO Michael Hutchence and procedes to blow everyone away

At one stage INXS was the biggest band in the world and Michael Hutchence was like the Mick Jagger of his time. You should watch their live concert at Wembley stadium in the London in was insane.

Personally, I love the fact that you go into songs like this completely blind. That way you're not tainted by any expectations or misconceptions because of something you might have read. Plus the fact that you then go back and look up details about the song/group when you like what you hear. That's what I want from a reaction, for what it's worth. Great job! Definitely more INXS ... "New Sensation" would be great, but there are plenty of good choices.

INXS is great! There was something so charismatic about Michael Hutchence. You should do something live from them.

We're Gen X. We were raised to embrace our hopelessness. And INXS (in-excess) and Michael Hutchence gave our hopelessness a voice. And he committed suicide. He's totally representational of Gen X.

INXS (in Exess) was a great Australian rock band in the 90s. The songs are absolutely timeless and I still listen to them now. Unfortunately, the singer Michael Hutchance died far too young in 1997. The band broke up in 2012. But their music lives on ❤

INXS were amazing I saw them at Wembley stadium in 1991, they were awesome. Listen to more INXS you won't be disappointed

Michael died in the late 90’s & it rocked the Australian public , he & inxs was so loved by us . A true entertainer

How good is the line “We all have wings, but some of us don’t know why”

I was fortunate to meet Michael in San Diego in the 80's. We both complemented each other on our hair. Miss him so much. RIP Michael.

Omg! Yes!!! Another amazing band from the 70s-80s! This is one of their slower ballad songs, but they have so many bangers!! Suicide blonde, Need you tonight, Devil inside, New Sensation!!! This is good old Rock music, and the lead singer is Michael Hutchence! Please listen to more!!! 🙌🙌🙌

Michael Hutchence - sexiest man to ever walk the Earth! Had the pleasure to see INXS (said as in-excess) during their Sui#$de Blond tour. Was devo when Michael passed away!

The entire “KICK” album is absolutely amazing!!

INXS IS JUST IN EXCESS Finally more Aussie music let's go. This is an amazing band and very much apart of my child hood thanks to my parents.

you, sir, have just fallen into my childhood ... first the cure, now INXS ... next i wanna see some Smiths or pre-'87 REM ...

😢😢😢 The sexiest man in the earth!! I saw him in Rio and he is pure sensuality!!❤❤ Of course Michael has a beautiful voice and this song is AMAZING!!! 🎉🎉🎉🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Most Australians would know every single word of this song.

My favorite INXS song is “Devil Inside” but “Suicide Blonde” and “What You Need” are up there

INXS played at my High School in the early 80s before they made it big. Amazing band. Miss you Michael Hutchence - what a loss ❤

Melbourne 1988..lucky for me front row seats, even reached out and touched Michael's hand. Sad day when he sadly left this earth. Poet and song writer. Great Aussie band. 😊

My dad took me to Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard in LA for my 16th birthday in 1989. I got two records: Debbie Gibson's Out of the Blue, and Inxs' Kick, which features this song. I have always been madly in love with Michael Hutchence. Inxs (in excess) is an Australian rock band comprised of the Farris brothers and their friends. Anyway, this was always one of my favorite songs of theirs. The world is bereft the beautiful and oh so talented Michael Hutchence. 🖤

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful video, beautiful Michael RIP

I was lucky to see these guys over 15 times and saw them on their first UK tour promoting the Listen like Thieves album. Brilliant band live!

Michael Hutchence had such an incredible voice and was a beautiful man. Such a talented group of musicians. I hope he’s smiling up there watching this 💜🙏

Mate, cannot believe you have never heard of INXS, one of the greatest Australian bands ever.

Also I like to add. Michael Hutchence was the 90 's Jim Morrison. He was our rock god.

This is the anthem for my Aussie rules footy team Port Adelaide 💪🏻it’s pronounced “In Excess” great Australian band🇦🇺 hope you dive down the rabbit hole🤞🏻😂

I sang this to my girl at our wedding. 😊 Our MC rocked the sax live too.

MORE INXS MORE INXS MORE INXS !!!

INXS were massive in the 80s and early 90s. They had a number one song in the US with 'Need You Tonight', one of the sexiest songs ever written.

Goosebumps! Every time I hear him sing.

I love that it was your first time hearing this and thought it was fire!. Micheal Hutchence voice is rich and smooth and like a warm sip of brandy. He died in 97 gone way too soon. Check out more INXS

I was a fan from the beginning of the 80's, and had all their albums , on vinyl, at one stage ( from Shaboo Shabbah up until KICK). I was devastated when I heard Michael had died! I remember the breaking News, informing all of Australia what had happened. It was so heartbreaking! I was one of many, many fans that watched the funeral when it was shown live on tv. May he forever rest in peace! 🕊️🙏❤️🇭🇲

Lol, I'm Australian and I grew up with this band. I remember when they were introduced on Countdown as an "up and coming" band. I turn 59 this year.

🙋🏼‍♂️ 🇬🇧 saw them at Wembley Stadium , July 13 , 1991 .. my first ever concert ( Live Baby Live is a recording of that show & is a great watch ) .. a rock star on stage but super shy & quiet off stage . He had some very very famous lady friends during his short time here . Another sadly missed , RIP Mr Hutchence 🙏🏻

One of my top 5 favorite bands, I love these guys. Keep exploring -- "SUICIDE BLONDE", "NEW SENSATION", "WHAT YOU NEED", "NEED YOU TONIGHT", and plenty more. Some rabbit holes are filled with rabbit poop, some are filled with treasure. This is one full of treasure.

I miss Michael Hutchence and INXS (in-excess). The voice, the passion, the presence, the hits! INXS are one of the greatest bands to come out of Oz and I was so fortunate to have grown up listening to their hits 🎶

At 40… I’m literally shocked you’ve not heard this…. It was everywhere, huge!

In-x-s super popular rock pop 80s from Australia. Sadly we lost Michael Hutchence in 1997 😢. The had a show Rock Star INXS early 2000s (on KZfaq) competition to get a new lead singer. Michael was one of a kind! Ray Manzerek of the doors said he so much like Jim Morrison!

Michael Hutchence.. INXS... 💖❤ Goosebumps everytime. They have so many good songs!. One of my favourite bands as a teenager

As a Port Adelaide Fan, being able to sing my heart out to this at Adelaide Oval every time we play makes this song so much more emotional for me.

Oh my goodness! I LOVED INXS ( In Excess ) in my teens! My boyfriend went to Australia for a holiday and came back with the 'Kicks' album by them. He and i were both OBSESSED with them. Played that tape (yes, im old😂) til it practically wore out. Wow, brought back great memories. I always felt apart from other girls in my school. They were all into Wham, Durran Durran, or Spandau Ballet. Nothing against those bands, some great tunes. But INXS just hit differently. It was only years later when they released ' Need you tonight' that everyone here in the UK seemed to wake up and notice them. I felt so smug 🙊😂 What a truly charasmatic man Michael Hutchence was. Sadly missed 😢 The whole band were SO talented though. Thanks for doing this reaction. So glad you liked it. Hope you check out more. ❤ X

INXS " NEED YOU TONIGHT "

INXS one of my favorite-band! Soooo much good music! RIP Michael ❤

"Why haven't I heard this before?" It's the Australian music industry. The 1970's and 80's was filled with stunning Aussie bands and an awesome live music scene, second to none. Cheers from Sydney, AU

Your face when Michael sings brings me back. What a gift this man had.

You sir, have discovered one, if not the finest, most internationally successful Australian bands of all time. I was a young woman at the time of their rising and peak. Their music is intrigal to my youth and there is not one single song they've released that doesn't rock. I hope you dive deeply into their work. You so won't regret it. Enjoy 😉 🇦🇺

Love INXS! Michael’s voice was so fantastic! Glad you found them! More please! ❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

Their music is awesome. You can't go wrong. Need You Tonight is probably my favorite.

There was just something about the tone of MH’s voice. Just makes you melt. So missed ❤🇦🇺

Michael Hutchence .... a real star and great front man. R.I.P.

INXS crossed through several genres of rock..... POP, New Wave/Post-Punk, Dance, Alternative.... My opinion they were way ahead of their time. Often lumped in with the A-ha era synth-rock bands of the 80s and 90s but not really synth-rock..... As comments pointed out below Australian rock band making it big in the 80s... Their music videos where top notch along with their music.... Great Band.

They played US Festival in 1983 and that is worth finding and watching. No one knew them in North America, yet, and they played their asses off. They are a band that were as good live as they were recorded.

Brilliant band great frontman Such a tragic loss😢

In Excess....With legendary frontman Michael Hutchence. This song was from their MASSIVE hit record Kick...1987. The biggest ever band to come from Oz.

IN-X-S like [in excess].

One of my favs. My claim to fame is that Michael Hutchence fell off the stage ( on purpose) at the Overflow pub in Perth in 1984, (I was 19 at the time) on top of me, I wrapped my arms around him and didn't want to let go, then I saw the panic in his eyes so I helped him back up 😅

My first concert was INXS on the Kick tour. Never Tear Us apart was incredible live. To this day I still get goosebumps when I hear it.

I'm thrilled that you have finally found INXS (In Excess)! One of my personal favorites. Please do a deep dive. Why do you reactors always worry about what genre??? Does it really matter?

I find it amazing how it’s taken Americans 40 - 50yrs to appreciate Aussie talent from the 70’s and 80’s!

My all time favourite band. My family thought someone had died I was crying so much when Michael died... Someone did die I said. I retreated to my room to listen to my INXS tape over n over..so dramatic I was. But still even today it makes me emotional.

I just now watched the film INXS: Never Tear Us Apart.Not the doc,but the movie staring Luke Arnold from Black Sails as Micheal. Made me cry. It shows why his personality changed so badly,as well as everything else. Laid it all out there. So well done. The ending is so beautiful. They clear up the horrible rumors about his death in 1997.

Don't feel bad I've heard this a million times as a teenager and I haven't in many years. This time it gave me chills lol. It is really amazing how you appreciate things as you get older . Glad you got to enjoy it. It's never too late.

Incredible band from Australia that was popular worldwide in the 80’s. What an incredible singer and performer Michael Hutchence was. RIP, Michael ❤😢

RIP Michael, left this world too soon. 😢🪽🪽❤ Thank you for keeping his music alive.

INXS are absolutely the best such an iconic Aussie band. Michael is one of the best vocalist Rest in peace to his beautiful soul ❤️

Welcome to Aussie pub rock, you will like it here. Try Midnight Oil singing "Beds are burning" or the Choirboys singing "Run to paradise" next 🇭🇲

One of the greatest the 80’s had to offer!

One of the greatest rock bands ever. Never get the recognition they deserve. Check out their live perfomance "New Sensation" at Wembly think it was 1991. Just watch the crowd. Never seen anyhting like it before. R.I.P Michael Hutchence

Michael had an amazing voice. I used to play this on repeat as a teenager. They have lots of variety, you might like to go down the rabbit hole. INXS (in excess) an Aussie rock band who 'made it' globally. Great 80's band. Played Wembley stadium. To break into America they played in US colleges as unknowns. Their song Original Sin was apparently banned from being played on certain radio stations in certain areas of the US.

Michael - you are missed. INXS will always be on my playlist.

Their music never ages. RIP Michael, always missed

In - X - ess is how it is pronounced. They were basically a rock band of the mid 80s to the mid 90s and were from Australia. The old man in the black hat in this video is the great actor Lawrence Olivier. He obviously was an old man then but, it was cool they had him in it. Olivier was the premiere actor of the stage (with some movies). A true giant. The band was huge during its time and they did a lot of diverse music. It was not the same over and over. They were very interesting musically. The singer was Michael Hutchins and he was a fantastic singer and frontman. Sad;y he battled with depression and ended up committing suicide in the mid 90s at the age of 36 ending the band. It was extremely tragic. Especially because by the 90s they had the SSRI drugs for depression and with therapy could have learned to live with it and overcome the grip of deep depression.

The name INXS sounds like in excess. I am always a bit stunned when people don't know so many of these iconic songs but I think that has to do with a world we live in where music is spoon fed to us based on our likes. We grew up at a time when we had no choice but to listen to the radio and what our parents listened to so we knew their music, our grandparents music, our older siblings music etc. Radio played A-sides of albums, but also took liberties and played B-sides of albums of songs that may not be pushed out by the record company. But it is a good thing you and many others find it. INXS has a ton of music. Keep going down this rabbit hole. Check out - "Don't Change", "Devil Inside", "What You Need", "Beautiful girl". So many more.

I first saw INXS a band from Sydney, Australia in 1983 or 1984 at a small, dive club in West L.A. I knew immediately they would be huge and considered myself fortunate to see them up close and personal. I had been familiar with their music, and I believe they created their own genre of "dance rock". Kirk Pengilly is the their saxophone player. Michael Hutchence was lead singer and lyricist. The other main lyricist is Andrew Fariss one of 3 brothers, Tim and Jon who were part of the band. Gary Gary Beers played drums. I have all their recordings, and there was not one bad song. Sadly, Michael Hutchence passed away.

The opening bars of this song sends me to immediate tears. Miss you Michael. #OzRock

INXS was an Australian band 1977, that was at the forefront of the New Wave (Neuro) Rock movement that included such bands as Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Adam Ant, The Specials, Ah-Ha, The English Beat, ABC, Bananarama, The Cure, Culture Club, Depeche Mode, Billy Idol, Thompson Twins, Eurythmics, The Go Go's, Flock Of Seagulls, The Human League, UB40, The Pretenders.... Man I could be here for days adding names. What an amazing time for music. But anyways..... INXS formed in 77 started off with a song called Don't Change I think in 82. Then albums The Swing then Listen Like Thieves, but it was Kick in 87 that brought us amazing songs like Need You Tonight, Mystify and Devil Inside. Then New Sensations and Never Tear Us Apart the following year I think. And we lost Hutchence in 97, another greatly missed. Voice of an angel.

I’m a huge fan of INXS. Started listening to them after watching Never Tear Us Apart the untold story of INXS it was a tv mini series it told you their whole story of how they came to fame and how they came up with their music. I now listen to them mixed with other songs in the car on Spotify. Love them.

You should check out more of INXS its really worth it. Im very proud of our Aussie bands. You should give more Australian music a listen.

My fave tune by INXS is Mystify, it’s a great video.

Fire. 🔥 More? Yes please. Gosh they have soooo many great songs. Big sounds, love the instrumentation. He was so charismatic and my gosh what a voice. 😍😍😍

To this day still one of the best live bands I’ve seen. Michael was so charismatic and commanded the stage, and his voice live was crazy good. I was lucky enough to see them several times in Melbourne and was devastated when we lost this rare talent.

'Need You Tonight' please. Michael was incomparable ❤

Go down the Michael Hutchence rabbit hole please. He is a great singer. Rooms for the Memories is fire.👍💕🦇

Mainly 80s, mainly rock, from Australia. INXS = "in excess." They wrote their own music, and a lot of people who got to see them live say they were just blown away :)

This is my song to my girlfriend...We started talking online and she travelled from Germany to England to meet me...I was standing and she was there...our two worlds collided and we have now been together 10 years and have two beautiful children together ❤️

They were along with U2 arguably the biggest band in the 90s

A life story like no other ,well worth looking it up ,mind blowing talent gone just like that ,,,

For a while they were the biggest band in the world. Unbelievable talent

I first saw inxs live at the jump club in Melbourne neither of us were old enough to be in a pub lol I think they were about 17 and I was about 16. I still remember that gig so clearly… ahh the Aussie pub band scene .. pure musical magic!!! I never get sick of hearing their music ❤