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INXS
INXS publicity photo
INXS in 1983
Background information
Also known asthe Farriss Brothers (1977–1979)
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Years active1977–2012
Labels
Spinoffs
Past member(s)
Websiteinxs.com

INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess"[1]) were an Australian rock band, formed in 1977 in Sydney.[2][3] Originally called The Farriss Brothers, founding members were main composer and keyboardist Andrew, guitarist Tim, and drummer Jon Farriss. They were all brothers. In 1978, three more people joined the band; lead singer Michael Hutchence, bassist Garry Gary Beers, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. They emerged from the Australian pub rock scene with a progressive rock, and later, ska sound.[4] The band then developed a harder new wave style with funk and dance elements.

Hutchence was the lead singer of INXS until his suicide. Jon Stevens was his temporary replacement for about five years. After he left, the other five members ran a television show called "Rock Star INXS" to find a permanent replacement for Michael Hutchence. Canadian singer-songwriter J.D, Fortune won the show and became their new singer. INXS released two albums before he left in 2011. He was replaced by Ciaran Gribbin. The band toured with him until they broke up in 2012.

In 1984, INXS had their first number one hit in Australia with "Original Sin". They had international success in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s. Some of their hit albums are Listen Like Thieves, Kick, and X. Some of their hit single are "What You Need", "Need You Tonight" (the band's only US number one single in the US), "Devil Inside", "Never Tear Us Apart" and "Suicide Blonde."[5][6][7][8]

Artistry

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INXS has been described as dance-rock,[9] funk rock[10] and alternative rock.[11]

Discography

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  • INXS (1980)
  • Underneath the Colours (1981)
  • Shabooh Shoobah (1982)
  • The Swing (1984)
  • Listen Like Thieves (1985)
  • Kick (1987)
  • X (1990)
  • Welcome to Wherever You Are (1992)
  • Full Moon, Dirty Hearts (1993)
  • Elegantly Wasted (1997)
  • The Switch (2005)
  • Original Sin (2010)

Other websites

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References

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  1. ↑ "Levels of language & pop group names. Analysis of the popgroup name, INXS)". Lancaster University. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'INXS'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86448-768-2. Archived from the original on 30 September 2004. Retrieved 16 November 2008.
  3. ↑ Nimmervoll, Ed. "INXS". Howlspace – The Living History of Our Music. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd (Ed Nimmervoll). Archived from the original on 26 July 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  4. ↑ Spurrier, Jeff (January 3, 1988). "The Sweet Smell of INXS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, Sydney: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988.
  6. ↑ "INXS discography". Australian Charts Portal. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2008.
  7. ↑ "INXS > Charts & Awards > Billboard singles". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
  8. ↑ "Artist Chart History – INXS – Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
  9. ↑ Huey, Steve. "Need You Tonight – INXS | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  10. ↑ Britt, Bruce (19 March 1988). "AUSTRALIAN FUNK-ROCKERS INXS GET A KICK OUT OF TAKING RISKS". The Morning Call. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  11. ↑ Abjorensen, Norman (2017). Historical Dictionary of Popular Music. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 250. ISBN 978-1-5381-0215-2.
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