INXS Remember Michael Hutchence On His 50th Birthday was a top story in Jan. Here is the recap: The late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence would have turned 50 this January. In celebration of his birthday, fans around the world have banded together to try and make their song, "Don't Change," number one. The band themselves have issued a tribute to their late friend and bandmate, and they also announced that all proceeds from the sale of the single will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti relief effort.Here is that announcement followed by the tributes: The sales of the song, which first hit the airways in 1982, are currently soaring through digital sites such as iTunes and Amazon and look set to achieve number one position in some markets. Thanks to the support of the Universal Music Group and INXS, all proceeds from sales will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
With what would have been Michael Hutchence's 50th birthday coming up this Friday, January 22nd, INXS has released the statements in celebration of their brother. From Andrew Farriss: Michael ( Hutch ). Michael and I met as school friends in Sydney around 1972. Firstly he was a good mate - sincere and yet funny too. We both liked music but I remember us talking more about motocross dirt bikes and girls than music. - more on this story
2010 is almost halfway gone. Join us each weekend this month as we look back at the top stories from the first half of this year. This was a top story from Jan.
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