No Singer? No Problem! INXS
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Old Singer: Michael HutchenceNew Singer: JD Fortune
OK, so it was inconsiderate of Hutchence to snuff his bandmates' careers along with his own life – but did that really give them the right to hire Justin Guarini Mark II to sully the late singer's image? Optimists could say that as reality shows go, the INXS model of 'Rock Star' could've turned out worse – with that pink-haired Amazon gal unearthing the 'Devil Inside.'
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Cariat 4-02-2008
Justin Guarini?????? are you f*cking kidding me????? Have you evern SEEN JD Fortune perform with INXS? Ever??? JD made me stop mourning for Micheal. He has made the INXS frontman job his own with his bluesy, whiskey soaked voice, raw sexual energy and charisma to spare!
Do yourself a favor and go to youtube and check out his performance of Taste It and THEN come back and talk to me!
prettyat 4-03-2008
jason is a great performer...shows how little you know about the band...
Stacyat 4-03-2008
Wow. Could you be more ignorant??
JD, while no Michael, is a great addition to the band!
I think they've all been very respectful to Michael's memory. It's not like JD tries to mimic M's every move... he brings his own self to the table and gives classic INXS tunes a new life.
I, for one, am truly grateful to JD for being who he is. Honest and sexy and humble. (And I've actually met the man. Can you say the same?) I'm truly grateful to the rest of the band for being brave enough to go on.
I can't WAIT for their next album & tour!
Shadyat 4-03-2008
Of course JD is not Michael, but he is not any step down in any measure. He is an excellent performer and has brought his self to each concert. Ozzies have also embraced JD and INXS again. Their 2 1/2 year sold out tour speaks volumes of how well JD fits in with INXS.
Gabyat 4-03-2008
I was among the INXS fans who at first was reluctant to see JD performing with the band. But once I listened to the album, I fell in love with it. And watching the clips (unfortunately I could never see them live) I can see he really fits in and that he's a great performer and cares for the show. Not only that, he's gracious to fans from what other people had told me. No need to be disrespectful to him!
Marlinat 4-23-2008
wha? slow news day? lol. look, i didn't want to like him either at first, but as blokes go he's a good one. Need a strong spine to take on what he has and crowds love him. Round the world tours, cds, downloads 3 years later still full on, and NO baby mama drama. We'll keep him :)
deannaat 5-06-2008
I am a huge INXS fan, I met the band with Michael and I met the band with JD. When Rock star came out I knew immediately JD would win. He has not replaced Michael, we all know if Michael had not passed, he would still be the frontman for INXS; however, things happen and INXS found the next best thing. JD Fortune is an amazing performer, respects and loves INXS and Michael, he is sexy and he is voice breath taking; INXS is still number 1!! And I cannot wait to see them again! I'm thinking they need to come out with with a CD of INXS classics performed by JD!!! I love you JD, Kirk, Andrew, Tim, Gary and, Jon!!! RIP Michael.
kenneth evanat 9-20-2009
I think some of these bands who get another front man just to make a buck is sad and ridiculous. there are some front men u just cannot replace Michael Hutchence inxs freddy mercury Queen just to name two.