Michael Hutchence Last Gig at The Viper Room 12th Nov 1997
« Serge Thomann’s “Sensational” Projection Tribute on Michael’s 50th Birthday | Free Dogs in Space Downloads with RollingStone Magazine! »On Nov 12th, 1997 Michael Hutchence performed his last gig at The Viper Room in LA. The night was for Bad Religion singer Greg Graffin with his new side project, American Lesion, and Nicklebag, fronted by Stones backup singer Bernard Fowler.
An hour into Nicklebag's set, Michael Hutchence came on stage to sing David Bowie's "Suffragatte City" with the group, which also included Stevie Sales and Danny Saber. Bernard Fowler also sung backing vocals on Michael Hutchence's solo album.
This gig at the Viper Room would be Michael's last ever public performance. Here is some exclusive photo's taken on the night by photographer Jim Steinfeldt.
PHOTOS: Jim Steinfeldt. www.steinfeldtphotography.com
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cool pics. thanx for sharing Matt!
Nice pics!! Thanks for putting them up!
Thanks for sharing these pics…
I had a pen pal at the time who wrote me about seeing Michael at the Viper Room in November. My initial thought was that maybe she was embellishing. But then he died, and I learned it was true that he had been there. I wrote her to tell the story again and she did. Its put away in my ' inxs treasure chest'. Great to see pictures from that night!
Such a cool coyote that Michael XOV