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INXS
Sign in to saveINXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed in 1977 in Sydney. Originally called the Farriss Brothers, founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Hutchence, whose stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their new wave/ska-pop style, the band then developed a harder pub rock style that included funk and dan
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- Musical artist.name
- INXS
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.image
- INXS (1983 ATCO publicity photo).jpg
- Musical artist.caption
- INXS in 1983
- Musical artist.alt
- INXS publicity photo
- Musical artist.background
- group_or_band
- Musical artist.alias
- The Farriss Brothers (1977–1979)
- Musical artist.origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Musical artist.discography
- INXS discography
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1977–2012
- Musical artist.past_members
- Garry Gary Beers Andrew Farriss Jon Farriss Tim Farriss Michael Hutchence Kirk Pengilly Jon Stevens J.D. Fortune Ciaran Gribbin
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.inxs.com
- Image
- INXS performs at Campbelltown RSL Club, Sydney.jpg
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- Commons category
- INXS
- inception
- 1977-00-00
- name in kana
- インエクセス
- start of work period
- 1977-00-00
- social media followers
- 735000
- name
- INXS
- IPA transcription
- ˌɪnɛkˈsɛs
- end of work period
- 2012-00-00
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 2012-00-00
- pseudonym
- The Farriss Brothers
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31 sectionsContents
- History
- Early years
- 1980s
- From "Simple Simon" to ''Shabooh Shoobah''
- From "Original Sin" to ''Listen Like Thieves''
- From "Good Times" to ''Kick''
- 1990–1997: From ''X'' to ''Elegantly Wasted''
- 1997–2003: Transitional years
- 2004–2011: ''Rock Star: INXS'' and J.D. Fortune era
- 2011–2012: Final years
- Later developments
- Band members
- Timeline
- Discography
- Legacy, recognition, awards, and nominations
- APRA Music Awards
- ARIA Awards
- ASCAP Pop Music Awards
- ''Countdown'' Awards
- Grammy Awards
- International Rock Awards
- Mo Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
- Brit Awards
- Juno Awards
- World Music Awards
- Žebřík Music Awards
- Notes
- References
- External links
INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed in 1977 in Sydney. Originally called the Farriss Brothers, founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Hutchence, whose stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their new wave/ska-pop style, the band then developed a harder pub rock style that included funk and dance elements.
In 1984, INXS had their first number-one hit in Australia with "Original Sin". The band achieved international success in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s with the hit albums Listen Like Thieves, Kick, and X, and the singles "What You Need", "Need You Tonight" (the band's only US number-one single), "Devil Inside", "Never Tear Us Apart", "Suicide Blonde" and "New Sensation".