INXS's Kirk Pengilly on the tragic death of Michael Hutchence

INXS saxophonist, guitarist and backing vocalist speaks with Sara James about learning of the death of frontman and friend, Michael Hutchence.

Recorded at AIME 2017 as part of Saxton's Up Close and Personal program.

[roxannemoser]

One of the most talented and underrated in INXS. Love Kirk!

[perrysar]

KICK still sounds relevant 30 years later, A CLASSIC!

[pridden]

So horrible, to hear that your friend and bandmate passed away through a flash on the TV. Absolutely horrible

[mayemcdonald]

Kirk, I feel deeply for you. Such a tragic turn of events and the end of INXS as you knew it. I am happy you found Layne and beat your cancer scare. Best wishes always.

[ReturnOfTheJ.D.]

If the mark of good music is that it gets better with time, INXS are definitely good.

[LoriCLove]

Wow, so very sad to hear Kirk say how they heard that Michael had passed away.

I can't believe these guys went on without Michael. Michael made that band, it was his vocals and his stage persona that made it.

[rebeccaflowerbeck]

how tragic 😢it must have felt so surreal to find out your friend passed away while you were watching the television while waiting for them at the place the news was broadcast...

[abd]

So dreadful to find out like that...the shock they must have had!

[Williamadlam]

what great guy Michael hutchence was vert talented guy aussie and band at their best inxs will great band thanks mates

[KittyCatFurbabiesMaria]

So Sad 😪😪😪😪😪😪 Misu Michael life and music is not the same without you 😪😪😪 Rip xxx

[fiftyshadesofgrey]

Guys lost their mate and the world a great musician but I lost someone who touched my heart and soul deeply😢💔 And even now 20 years later I grief for Michael could not alow myself even a grief that 1997 cause of expecting literally war in Ukraine...

[elenita]

Yesterday was november 22, unforgettable day!

[aussiecoastie]

Kirk seems like a great guy, so sad about Michael .

[roxannemoser]

Kirk is still handsome. He was awesome and often overlooked as a musician.

[mylesgalant]

You make really good muisc good on you keep going Micheal
A 80s 90s learned they need him tonight not me

[irenegriego]

Soory 4 a great loss, I just rediscovered inxs love the groove, temple of tmusicory, there will never be another Michael, but cant u find another singer, not 2 x out michael but 2 continue on.

[blueblue]

ça fait tellement de peine. et quel gachis. MH était le meilleur