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Dogs in Space House in 2010

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

For fans of the movie 'Dogs in Space' starring Michael Hutchence.  Here is what the house from the movie looks like today. 

Situated in Berry St in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, this house is the actual house where Richard Lowenstein and Sam Sejavka lived in the late 70's, which was then rented and modified from the owners so that Dogs in Space could be filmed in the same exact house.

Also included in the gallery is a record shop in Melbourne called 'Record Collectors Corner' which currently has a big Dogs in Space poster in the window.  Ollie Olsen actually used to work in that record shop!  Although it used to be in a different location, but was a favourite shop of mine back in the 80's.

If you could write a script for a Dogs in Space 2 what would your plot be?  Would be interested to read fans suggestions on the forum! 

Don't forget Dogs in Space is now available in Australia on Blu-Ray!

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Official Michael Hutchence App for iPhone / iPod Touch!

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

This is the Official Michael Hutchence app for the iPhone or iPod Touch.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/michael-hutchence-official/id361763930?mt=8#

This app is a must-have for Michael Hutchence fans. It helps you keep up with Michael Hutchence while you're on the go.

The rich features and unique content in this app include:
- watch the latest videos
- browse photos
- read blog posts and the latest news
- engage with other fans across Facebook and iLike
- post concert photos directly from your iPhone to the fan community
- get regular bulletin updates
 

 

 

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Beck friends to cover the whole classic 1987 kick album

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

The fourth release from Beck’s Record Club will see it cover the classic 1987 INXS 'Kick' album in full, the album which turned Michael Hutchence into one of the biggest rock stars on the planet! Beck’s Record Club is an informal meeting of musical mates who get together and record an album in a day. At his official Record Club site, Beck proudly proclaims that “nothing is rehearsed or arranged ahead of time.

There is no intention to ‘add to’ the original work or attempt to recreate the power of the original recording. Only to play music and document what happens.” So far he has enlisted Feist, Devendra Banhart, MGMT, Nigel Godrich, Giovanni Ribisi, Jamie Lidell and members of Wilco to perform Record Club tributes to Skip Spence’s Oar, The Velvet Underground & Nico and Songs Of Leonard Cohen.

For the INXS KICK record Beck has recruited St. Vincent, Liars and reunited Brazilian Tropicália group Os Mutantes to help out. Liars man Angus Andrews tackles the lead vocals on the first track from the project Guns in the Sky, but there’s no telling what will do with New Sensation, Need You Tonight or Never Tear Us Apart.

Michael Hutchence was a fan of Beck, and they played some of the same festivals together during 1997. A very rare numbered limited edition cd was released in 1998 by radio station 94.5 The Edge which included live tracks from both Beck and INXS at Edgefest 1997…the INXS live tracks are Elegantly Wasted, What You Need & Never Tear Us Apart…while Beck performs Where's It At. Beck's 1996 album Odelay was awarded Album of The Year by American RollingStone and by UK publications NME and Mojo. Odelay also received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. His 2002 album Sea Change was also awarded album of the year by RollingStone magazine.

Official Beck website: www.beck.com

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UK: Q Magazine – April 2010

Friday, March 19th, 2010
 
 
The latest edition of Q Magazine (the UK's biggest music magazine) has a 5 page article on Michael Hutchence as part of their "100 most shocking moments in music" feature.

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"The Death of Michael Hutchence: The INXS front man had it all and then he met Paula Yates" …

 
The April 2010 edition features Lady GaGa on the cover, which has now being BANNED in America!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Michael’s Rough Guide To Hong Kong – Part 3

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

In this final episode of Michael Hutchence's "Rough Guide to Hong Kong", we see him chatting to Jackie Chan about what Hong Kong's future may hold and about the city's international importance.

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Michael Hutchence Last Gig at The Viper Room 12th Nov 1997

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

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
Copyright owned and reserved by Jim Steinfeldt. Use or reproduction of these photographs without written permission from Jim Steinfeldt is strictly prohibited.

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Serge Thomann’s “Sensational” Projection Tribute on Michael’s 50th Birthday

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

A collection of photographs of late Michael Hutchence went on display in Australia last Friday – to mark what would have been the star's 50th birthday. The singer would have turned 50 on January 22, 2010, and his friend, photographer Serge Thomann, has arranged for a special display of pictures to be projected on to the wall of the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne on Friday night.

The building is of special significance as Hutchence was buried in Sydney on the day he was due to play a gig at the venue.
Thomann admits he's happy to share his private collection of pictures with the public to help remember his late pal.

He says, "I owe a lot to Michael. He persuaded me to take up photography professionally after he saw my photos from his 1985 concert (in) Melbourne. It was the best career advice I ever had.
"It means a lot to me to be able to remember him by sharing my collection, for free, with his many fans. It is my special 50th Birthday present to Michael and his numerous fans."

The moving images, which were all photographed by Serge Thomann personally, were described as "sensational" by Melbourne paper, The Age.

Click here to view the full gallery >

QUOTE FROM SERGE THOMANN ABOUT THE NIGHT:

“You know, the really good thing about last night was to get people from all over town (one drove for 2 hours) together and they all shared their memories and sadness…”

http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/play/-/6708314/remembering-michael/

LISTEN TO SERGE INTERVIEWED ON ABC77 MELBOURNE REGARDING THE MICHAEL HUTCHENCE EXHIBIT:

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Rhett Hutchence wishes his brother Michael a Happy 50th Birthday

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Written by Michael's brother, Rhett Hutchence:

"Where to start.

Well firstly I guess, HAPPY BIRTHDAY mate. Happy 50th.

And had things been different, I believe we would be together today, and celebrating your life, somewhere exotic no doubt.

Yet due to unforseen circumstances, sadly that is not the case.

And I could sit here and cry rivers,as I am now, for a long time believe me. I could. Though that does not serve the occasion, and being made of 90% water, I wonder what would be left.

I think in your passing I can also be grateful too. Not for your absence, but in the presence still felt of your being. I know when you are around, cause of your guidance I recieve, and that's a fact.

And the other hints that are thrown around, being in sight and sound, which believe me, turn up at the most oppurtune times, to remind me of you and the talent you shared.

It hasn't been easy since you left, though I know you will be happy with the changes that have been implemented in my life. And I am eternally greatful for your patience and understanding mate. I am finally doing those things you wanted me to do. Those simple things, which bring me and others joy of life. Thank you. I realise this makes you happy, in turn, myself.

I know it cannot be, though I wish that things were different. Soo much has happened in the last 12 years of which, apart from making you appalled, would equally have lifted your spirit of hope for this planet. There is still a chance for your visions mate. Hang in there.

I don't mean to bring people down with sadness, when what this is, is a celebration of you and your life.

A life lived fully, with no boundries, that took you to the most incredible places and times with some amazing people to help you with your quest.

Global domination complete, there is only the universe for you to conquer now, and that, I am sure you are achieving too.
Overlooking all with all the other stars.

God bless you mate, and thanks for being the brother you were and are.

I will be having some drinks with some of your friends for you.

Gone but not forgotten

I love you mate

Think of you daily

Thank you
Peace
RHETT
Xx."

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