Shine Like it Does: The Life of Michael Hutchence by Toby Creswell
The real story of a complex man whose star is still shining two decades after his death
Michael Hutchence was a superstar, an internationally respected musician and a great bloke. There will never be another one to replace him. Born into an eccentric and difficult marriage, Hutchence grew up in different countries before settling into suburban Sydney. He made friends with Andrew Farriss who provided a surrogate family. Andrew's musicality and Michael's charisma was from the start till the end, the basis of INXS.
For five years INXS were single-minded in their pursuit of being the biggest band in the world. When that was achieved Michael felt the need to move away from a strictly pop life and he pushed himself into more challenging areas. This brought him into conflict with the band.
There was also the complication of being a sex god. Michael led a very hedonistic life, and while promiscuous, Michael had a very real fear of separation and a great fear of causing hurt.
Shine Like It Does is the story of Michael Hutchence, the artist, the person who took his work seriously and wanted to make great music.
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Format: Paperback | 252 pages
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.5 x 1.9 | 368g
Publication Date: 01 Nov 2017
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Australia
Imprint: Echo
Publication City/Country: Richmond, VIC, Australia
Language:Â English
Illustrations note: colour photos
ISBN10: 1760407364
ISBN13: 9781760407360
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Condition: Like New
A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has very minimal visible wear, including a very minor, tiny, scuff mark on the bottom-right corner of the front cover. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.