INXS Sheet Music

About INXS

INXS was an Australian rock band, formed in Sydney in 1977, whose distinctive sound blended new wave, pop-rock, funk-rock, and dance-rock. Fronted by the charismatic Michael Hutchence for two decades, the band achieved massive international success throughout the 1980s and 1990s, becoming one of Australia's most influential and best-selling music acts of all time.

  • The band initially formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977, featuring the three Farriss siblings along with Michael Hutchence, Garry Gary Beers, and Kirk Pengilly.
  • Their manager, Gary Morris, suggested the name INXS, which is a phonetic play on "in excess" and was inspired by the jam brand IXL and the English band XTC.
  • INXS gained significant global recognition with their third album, 1982's Shabooh Shoobah, and achieved immense international stardom with hit albums like Listen Like Thieves, Kick, and X.
  • Following Michael Hutchence's death in 1997, the band continued to perform with guest vocalists and notably sought a new lead singer through the reality television series Rock Star: INXS in 2005.

The music of INXS offers a rewarding experience for musicians of various skill levels, from intermediate to advanced, particularly those interested in rock, pop, and funk genres. Their extensive catalog features iconic guitar riffs, memorable melodies, prominent basslines, and engaging drum patterns, making their sheet music ideal for guitarists, bassists, drummers, and keyboardists. Vocalists will find numerous opportunities to hone their craft with Michael Hutchence's distinctive and powerful vocal lines. Many popular INXS songs are widely available in sheet music format for piano, vocal, and guitar, providing opportunities for solo performers, aspiring bands, or those looking to capture the energetic and stylish essence of 80s and 90s rock music.

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