Michael Hutchence was an Australian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as the frontman of the rock band INXS, beginning his career in the late 1970s and working primarily within rock, pop rock and alternative rock genres. His work featured a deep, expressive vocal style and dynamic stage performances that blended elements of rock, pop, funk and electronic production across the 1980s and 1990s, contributing to the international visibility of Australian rock.
