INXS: Access All Areas

Epi158: Part 2 “Michael’s best friend Greg Perano opens up”!

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INXS Access All Areas doubles down with the coda episode of ex-Hunters Collectors and best friend Greg Perano diving deep into his longtime friendship with kindred spirit Michael Hutchence.
 
With a friendship dating back to pre-stardom INXS and the superstar status of Michael Hutchence, Greg fondly takes us back to a time and journey when true friendship was based on care, loyalty, mutual respect and plenty of scallywag moments between twenty-somethings then continued into the thirty-somethings.
 
Michael’s love for true company from true hearts is never more apparent on this episode as we hear how Greg would get a late night call saying, “Come to Paris. A flight has been booked for you, Greg!” Or how Michael would always look out for those close or afar to ensure they were made to feel comfortable in his presence.
 
The true notion of Australian mateship and brethren connections are wholeheartedly felt with every noun, verb and adjective when enunciated by Greg. Plus, we have a real intro and outro song treat that we’ve never done before in 157 episodes.
 
So, sit back, grab a tasty beverage, a tissue or two plus your best headphones and relive one of life’s great friendships, audio-style!
Love and Peace ✌️
 
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Epi 157: Part 1 “Michael’s best friend Greg Perano opens up”!

Hear Stories that you haven't heard before...
 
Greg Perano, a former member of the iconic Australian band Hunters and Collectors opens up about his long-time best friend Michael Hutchence in a revealing and heartfelt deep dive.
 
As we commemorate Michael's legacy to INXS we are fortunate to have Greg for two episodes who goes behind the public image and occasional facade of Michael's persona to shed light on his true essence, spirit, wit, sense of humour and unrivalled loyalty to his inner circle.
 
Joined also by Richard "Michael in Pictures" Simpkin, listeners shall get access to personal anecdotes, irreverent storylines and joyous moments recounted in a manner that only makes us miss Michael further. Delivered with both pathos and loving cheer, Greg had access to Michael's friendship unlike any other person on the planet hence his credentials to share and opine are beyond reproach.
 
So sit back, be prepared to listen, laugh, lament but most importantly "love baby love' the true friendship of Michael Hutchence and Greg Perano!
 
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Epi 156: Michael Hutchence’s Last Interview with Famed Aussie Journalist, Nui Te Koha

Only 4 days before the legendary Australian frontman for INXS took his own life, he conducted his final interview with an emerging writer and journalist for the Herald Sun newspaper, Nui Te Koha.
 
Before boarding a flight from Los Angeles to his native hometown of Sydney, Michael carved a far different portrait as a man than the one Nui interviewed some 4 years earlier—all on the backend of some scathing personal and professional attacks from Fleet Street’s finest (not)!
 
Nui captured a Michael who was raw, vulnerable and self-reflective against the initial expectations that it would be a shameless upcoming-tour-promotional puff piece.
 
Contemplative, honest and somewhat melancholic, Nui captured publicly the true inner feelings Michael was possessing at a time when the “tall poppy syndrome” against the band was at its peak.
 
We are fortunate enough for Nui to read out the quoted words of Michael, and they’re delivered with heartfelt pathos and pain. Please, if you’re feeling vulnerable and low after listening to this interview, reach out to loved ones and professionals who can help. I’m sure Michael would want that.
 
Its a goodbye from me 
and its agoodbye from Bee, goodbye everybody see you next week.
 
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Epi 155: The Making of the Elegantly Wasted Video

As we tie our final bow on what was 1997’s Elegantly Wasted album release, we are delighted to be joined by video producer of the title track and first single release, the fantastic Bruce Haymer-Coleman.
 
Having worked with other artists including Elton John, Depeche Mode, Donna Summer and The Cranberries, Bruce coordinated at very short notice the shoot for “Elegantly Wasted” in Los Angeles with only 4 days before the band were committed to flying to the UK. Creating the airport scene from scratch, the production of the set came together with urgency and expertise with a budget “INXS” (😜) of $150,000 in costs, but it shows in the ultimate release.
 
A prolific video producer at the time, Bruce would often create 4-6 videos per month with a prior grounding working with famed directors George Lucas, Ridley Scott, David Fincher and Gore Verbinski—only proving that INXS were incredibly smart as to who they trusted turning their words and melodies into pictures!
 
So, buckle up and sit back and hear from another major player in the music scene who loved working with the band and whose favourite track of theirs was “Devil Inside”! Tribute track, perhaps? Make sure you listen to the end!
 
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Epi 154: Band and Fans talk Elegantly Wasted Tour

As we step back in time to 1997, we rejoice in both the fan and band experience as they share their experiences of being on tour again after a nearly 3-year hiatus.
 
With patrons and listeners diving deep on what was the Elegantly Wasted Tour, we hear insights from gigs in Scotland, and Los Angeles amidst several prominent tour destinations but excitedly hear from the band as they did the media rounds between gigs.
 
With excerpts from interviews including Jon Stewart and Rosie O’Donnell, we hear a band enjoying being back on stage together making vital and meaningful music. We also may get an answer from Michael Hutchence himself regarding the rumoured “better than Oasis” refrain that did the rounds during the band’s globetrotting endeavours.
 
Excitedly, INXS Access All Areas gets all retro with the “Return of the Rant” and Bee’s 1997 “Pleasure and Pain” which has 90% bangers and only 10% clunkers! Additionally, we present an early news section with some genuine newsworthy nuggets.
 
So, do yourself a favour and block out the world as it argues and enjoy some peace and happiness!
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Epi 153: Elegantly Wasted Tour, Michael’s Last Dance

Fresh from a two-and-a-half year touring hiatus, INXS were back, refreshed and vital, with a new World Tour and all ten studio albums to draw from as eager fans got their first chance to hear tracks off their latest album, Elegantly Wasted.
 
Commencing with the fantastic INXS Rocks the Rockies in Aspen, Colorado, filmed for VH1, and taking in countries such as South Africa, France, Netherlands, England, Denmark, Germany, Canada and the USA, the band were in fine form and received great reviews.
 
With a new album to promote, the band did several “live radio sessions” of 3-4 new songs that gave fans an appetite for what they would hear and see at forthcoming gigs. Combined with a variety of tracks off all albums except the first two, the band’s tour spanned the globe, playing 88 gigs in total.
 
Sadly, it proved to be Michael Hutchence’s and the original lineup’s “Last Dance” together. With the tour culminating at the Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, on September 27th, 1997, it would only be some two months later we lost dear Michael forever.
 
So, as a tribute to the “original lineup,” we at INXS Access All Areas pay homage to six musical icons who came from humble beginnings down under to conquer the globe and do it their way!
 
 

Epi 152: INXS’ Calling All Nations Book Launch Interview with Neil Cossar

We are privileged to have both author and publisher Neil Cossar on our latest episode regarding the pending release of Calling All Nations: “An extended love letter to fans” around the globe whose experiences are chronicled in a 300-plus-page compendium for all to enjoy.
 
Neil and his team have done a fantastic job in collating mountains of source material and fan experiences, along with never-before-seen photos and images that showcase the band’s unique style and their efforts in conquering the globe.
 
Neil’s publishing credentials are world renowned, with successful deep dives including Pink Floyd, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen. With a format that puts the fans up close and personal, Neil shares and teases us with some fascinating insights on the book plus the creative process that it took to achieve this spellbinding release.
 
With pre-ordering available now, the ultimate launch shall be October 3rd, with three different formats making this a true collectors’ item; plus, for the more casual fan, a fantastic coffee-table-type deep dive into Australia’s greatest musical export.
 
So, please do yourself a favour and sit back and listen to not only the author but to a true unabashed INXS fan in Neil Cossar, who goes deep on how Calling All Nations: A Fan History of INXS came together.
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Epi151: 40th Anniversary of US Festival, We Remember!

Memorial Day weekend 1983 was the second coming of the US Festival in Southern California, the brainchild of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak who, after 1982’s test run, continued the mission of creating a community event combining technology with rock.
 
With a 4-day festival over 7 days, the format commenced on Friday with the “new wave” acts as a theme. Australia was highly represented with The Divinyls, Men at Work and our very own INXS. Saturday was “heavy metal day” with Van Halen and Ozzie Osbourne spearheading, and Sunday “rock day” with a young U2 and Stevie Nicks paving the way for the main act David Bowie. The following Sunday concluded the event with Country Day.
 
The importance of this event cannot be underestimated in inspiring future festivals such as Lollapalooza and Coachella, with over 1,100,000 fans attending these 1982/83 shows despite the collective apprehension after the infamous Altamont gig and Woodstock events some 15 years earlier.
 
Despite losing millions of dollars, the US Festival gigs of 1982 and 1983 represented a true zeitgeist moment in time and created fan and artist experiences that are still eulogized 40 years later. Importantly for INXS, the festival represented a pivotal confidence boost where they went from the pubs & club gigs of 1000 people to 180,000 at said Festival.
 
With Mark Opitz recently remastering INXS’ 9-song setlist performance, we urge you to check that out, plus sit back and dive deep into this nostalgic retrospective of an event that’s still admired 40 years later.
 
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