The Funeral of Michael Hutchence (November 1997) 

2023 and this still hurts like hell. What a talented, charismatic beautiful man. Absolute tragedy but his music lives on, I hope you're at peace now Michael ❤

I attended Michaels funeral as a guest of Rhett & it was so emotionally overwhelming. Like all of us, I remember where I was the day Michael died. He was such an amazing, beautiful, caring soul with a voice of gold. Michael will never be forgotten.

One of the most underrated underestimated performers of our time. Never again.

Nearly 24 years later and it still brings tears to my eyes

I was 24 years old when he passed I was a fan since I was 13 , now I’m turning 46 next month and still feel sadness of this loss of this beautiful soul . Living a full life full of ups and downs I now understand life’s pressures , stresses and disappointments. Rest in power Micheal ❤️ you are missed

22 years, and we still miss you.

23 years later, I’ve finally watched in it’s entirety. I cried throughout. Michael is missed and loved forever. It still feels like yesterday.

I am 50 now. Y'all cannot fathom the sadness my GenX heart is feeling. Even now, his voice stops me in my tracks. He was so sexy and talented. I pray for his family. Even now.

2021 and Michaels death still feels like a bad dream. No one could ever replace him❤️

If he only knew how wonderful he was. Dear Michael RIP. 💙

One of the best front men ever. Absolute legend. RIP Michael.

I remember being shocked when I heard of princess Diana’s death and then devastated when Michael died soon after her. November of 1997 was a tragic month. So much grief and mourning around the world for both of them.

I am now 70. Loved INXS. MH. Was a great singer. It was so tragic that he died alone. 🌹

that is probably the best, most honest sermon for a funeral i have ever heard

I saw INXS in concert Sept 1st 1997 in B.C. Canada. The band and Micheal did a tribute to Princess Diana's death as she passed on the day before the concert. One would never have imagined he would be gone 2 months later😢 I cherish my concert tee.❤ So sorry Micheal xx

Michael ...FOREVER in the olympus of the greatest singers !!

I was a teenager and young adult through the 80's and I swear, no singer's death ever affected me as much as Michael Hutchence. It was such a loss of such a massively talented person, who brought the most amazing music to this world. We miss you Michael. Shine bright wherever you are.

I'm watching this in 2021 after the pandemic . In 1988 I list my partner in a bad traffic accident one week before Xmas and I was only 21 ....it wrecked my life and took me 10 years to get near to a normal life again . I remember that music got me through so much pain and at that time the band were prolific ...Michaels songs have me so much of a boost of energy emotionally and helped me to keep fighting !! Thank you Michael ❣️❣️

2020 and this brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful service for a beautiful man. Although so many years have passed and I am much older, I listen to his music and I am young again. That is the power of music and indeed how his spirit lives on!

Wow, hearing 'Never Tear us Apart' as they walked out with his casket.... that was beautiful..... we should all have such a beautiful service.

Watching them carry his coffin out to Never Tear Us Apart was beyond emotional all these years later

I was sixteen when he died and it`s still a tragic loss. crying forever.

22 years on and it’s still hard 💔 Love Michael and INXS 💙

Rest in peace Michael Hutchence.. we miss you

Sweltering in the beginning,raining at the end.The angels were crying too.I just bought myself to watch this. Beautiful tribute,my hearts broken all over again. 💔

This is the first time I’ve watched this funeral. It was as poignant as Princess Diana’s 2 months before, before a global audience and was poignant personally when I lost both my parents, uncle and friend of my local pub years later. After watching countless documentaries, listening to many INXS albums, his solo material recently on cd and on iTunes, concert videos and music videos on RU-vid, it’s come to surface that Michael Kelland John Hutchence was of extraordinary talent who has left a wonderful legacy. He will forever be sorely missed in the world of music. A quote from his most famous INXS lyric for Never Tear Us Apart played towards the end of his funeral service, “...cause we all have wings, but some of us don’t know why.” He was built to fly amongst us all. Farewell and keep looking down on Tigerlily, your family and your remaining band mates. So long Michael. Peace... 😢❤️🕯

Rest in Peace Michael.. We miss you all .. we will never forget you.. You will always be in our hearts ❤❤❤

i’m sobbing so hard right now, i’m barely through it! this hurts me so much, despite me not seeing him or being in the same era with him, i love him so much .

2021 and you are still loved, adored and sooo completely missed!! Keep singing to the Lord lovely angel😢😢😢

Just saw Mystify last night. I had no idea about what led to his death. The punch that started his demise. So sad. I loved INXS as a teen and had a mad crush on him like many teenage girls. He was so talented and had such a magnetic appeal.

Rest in love Michael. Thank you for your music.

Невероятная харизма, сумасшедшая энергия, легендарная личность!!! Помним, любим, скорбим....❤🙏

Already 23 years old ago and I miss you, charismatic and talentuous international rock star and artist... RIP Mickael Hutchence.

So sad, loved Michael, he was so talented, still listen to his songs today, sadly missed, but never forgotten, RIP Michael.

A beautiful service for a beautiful man. Still miss him and think of him around this time of year.

“Never tear us apart” became the same kind of song for Michael Hutchence like “I will always love you” for Whitney Houston. Both were great voices, charismatic, now deeply missed...

America loves and misses Michael H for over 20 years now

November 27,20. We remember your beloved Michael, we still love you. Your music we carry in our hearts, forever.

He was and always will be the best front man of any band. He was loved so much and will be missed forever. 💗

I’m from the US, INXS was my favorite band in the 80’s and 90’s.. I can’t hear Never Tear Us Apart without breaking down even today.. RIP Michael 🙏🥀

Michael was such a passionate and sensitive man... I feel like there are not enough men in the world like him, and there should be. I see men without passion or thoughtfulness, and it saddens me... because I remember how beautiful this man was in person and manner. I know why Paula fell so deeply in love with him, having come out of a showbiz climate in England filled with posers and fakes. Michael was completely sincere and we should strive to emulate his example as a person.

INXS been my number 1 band since '92. Working on cruise ships, had no idea of his passing. Arrived with the boat in Nov '97 in Sydney happy to finally be in INXS home land when the news hit me like a bomb. RIP Michael, you will always be in our hearts!!!

You can feel all the love and all the pain. So sad :(

So saddened. I was in my twenties and now in my forties: death is only one breath away for all of us. He is missed.

It has taken me 22 years to watch this.He gave me a wonderful time in 1991 at Wembley stadium,a Day I will never forget,and the Day he Died I will never forget as he left us on my Birthday.I loved his music,his voice,and the band.I still pine to hear his voice.My next step is to visit Austrailia and pay my respects before it's to late for me as I hit 53 years old.Will one day meet you on the "Stairs" Michael.x

20 years later and this still hurts just as if it were yesterday. My heart will forever be broken. I miss you so much Michael xoxo

The saddest part is that nobody recognised his suffering.....

Thank you for this on behalf of everyone who couldn't attend but mourned. and thank you from me, who had no idea he passed away only found out 10 years later ♥ and respect for those who filmed the service, no family members, band brothers or celebrities on camera, all the focus was on Michael and his last Farewell ♥

I remember watching this in 1997. It was the year I graduated from High School. Michael Hutchence was truly very special and no one has even come close to comparing to him since... Oh that voice. He had such a presence about him. I never knew him other than through his music, but he'll always hold a place in my heart. RIP Michael Hutchence. 🎤🌹🙏🏻

Tears flowing down my face.....i was a teenager when he passed on!! so young. rest peacefully!!🙏🇺🇸❤

25 years have past, can't believe he's been gone that long.. rest in peace 🙏

23 years later and I still mourn the absence of this precious soul. Rest in blissful peace Hutch 💚

I miss Michael Hutchence a lot ,His amazing voice and his persona being Inxs is just sad because his gone. No one can be like Michael Hutchence.

Когда слушаю песни Майкла ,наворачиваются слёзы ! Молодой красавец ,талант почему так рано покинул нас ?! Очень жаль 😞❤️

The last proper rock star . That lifts a room with his presence

Thank you Micheal for lifting my spirit time and again since the day I first heard your voice. You make me feel alive; I will play your music forever on. Bless you and your loved ones.

This is possibly the most powerful and Beautiful funeral I have ever witnessed 😔

Tears in my eyes watching this. Thank you for uploading it mate.

A very sad situation! So Young, so famous , so talented, so gorgeous, so humble, a real great Singer! What an amazing voice!

23 years and l'm still crying watching this..l was so sad when l heard the news that Michael was dead..what a great loss,fantastic man and singer..il still hurts so much..

So long ago yet it’s still hard to believe he’s gone. Mike was something special and magnificent. The world is a lesser place since that tragic day and music will never be the same.

This was sad. Had most of INXS music. Such a talented & gifted artist. Never to be forgotten :(

Wow..it's just one of our saddest days. We all wanted to see this amazing guy grow old. He would be still impressing us I'm sure.

Michael Hutchence una leyenda viviente. Tus canciones viviran por los siglos de los siglos!

Michael you were loved. We miss you mate. RIP.

I could have sworn he's been gone only a few years. 20? Not possible. I saw INXS in 1982 just before Shabooh Shoobah was released. They were unknowns in the US opening for a "bigger act." Michael & INXS stole the show. We all left in love with them forever but the main act that day? Forgotten. 💔

Michael had been trying to break up with Paula at the time. He had been dating a girl named Erin in LA for 6 months prior, refused to move to England again, and it turns out he knew the cancellation of the kids to Australia for a few weeks in the fall was a done deal. It was something Paula and Colin Diamond drew up to let the kids visit (just the two youngest where Fifi was in boarding school) for a few weeks pre and post xmas (NOT during xmas as some said) in exchange for giving Geldof 35, 000 loan to take a lean off Paula's house so she could sell it. Bob AGREED TO LET THE KIDS go to Australia then asked the court therapist to reneg it so they wouldn't go and he'd keep the money. (see THe police statement of Paula yates). It made sense though as, even with tutors, it would be hard on the kids. The court visit on Nov 21st was just discussing the plans of a few months AFTER Christmas. So Michael was NOT waiting to hear if they would be coming to Australia for the fall, as they said. If you think about it, he'd be in ON TOUR when Paula would arrive, so why would he be expecting to see them? He wouldn't get to see until xmas when they were all planning to be in England when fifi got a break from boarding school. He was heard arguing with Paula - Not bob based on the time he was on the phone with them. I think Paula again threatened to take her life and the babies if he didn't marry her and she realized Bob wasn't going to let her chase Michael to Australia. Paula had a suicide attempt in August and delusionally was telling people they were getting married. Poor Michael may have felt that removing himself was the only way to save Tiger Lily

That was very sad, but a beautiful memorial/funeral for his family and the world.

My favourite was ' mistify ' it's amazing how music can carry us through some of the most traumatic periods in life ....

What a shame to lose the best voice in rock history, the best frontman ever to hit the stage who sang for the best band in the world 🌎

So sad, he never realized how beautiful his spirit was .. Now God has him.

WATCHED THE SERVICE LIVE IN A HOTEL IN EDINBURGH. AFFECTED ME AS IT STILL AFFECTS ME TODAY. GOD BLESS X

Just a man, but... What a man 💚 Always loved him, always will

Minha banda preferida! A voz mais linda ...inesquecivel Michael !❤

37 is far too early an age to pass away...Was something special about this guy Michael Hutchence...Still in heaven with the angels playing and singing..if that's where he wanted to go..love and light, rest in peace eternally.

Um artista tão talentoso.. que descanse em paz, suas músicas são parte de seu legado

I have never cried as much as when he passed away and even Princess Diana's death. I still cry when I hear the song "Never tear us apart" 😔 a amazing talent taken too soon. RIP Micheal.

Still (along with Freddie Mercury) the best front man ever! May they continue to both RIP! Michael is still very much loved and missed xoxo

A beautiful ceremony for one who was loved, cherished and admired by the world, sadly gone far too soon.....We all loved you Michael Hutchence and we will miss you forever.......

I think he felt prisoner and controlled by Paula Yates. She isolated him from everyone. He saw how she acted with Geldof, how she used her kids, all the dramas. He felt like he didn't have options, he was afraid to hurt his daughter. He couldn't protect her from her mother. In minute the only thing he wanted was to stop the pain. He thought if he died nobody would blame him. I am sure she was calling him all night, complaining... She castrated him mentally and psychologically. She was an exhibitionistic, who demanded all attention to herself. She broke him

HASTA SIEMPRE MICHAEL Y GRACIAS POR TODO , POR SIEMPRE INXS !!!

I was lucky enough to see them live in concert and to meet most of the band except for Michael. They all took turns riding my scooter around the parking lot at the venue. That was fun. Such a great band. I still miss Michael to this day. I had such a crush on that man!

such a tragic loss for music. may he continue to rest in peace. 😢

*Saudades desse músico maravilhoso de voz única que Deus o tenha na sua glória eterna.*

21 years ago. i still miss him. so sad. :( the older i get the more i realize how young he was when he died. i did not know there was a tv broadcast.

This video is a treasure. I still miss you Michael! Gone but never forgotten! ❤️🌷 ( What a beautiful funeral)

RIP Michael love you and your music forevermore 🙏🙏😘👍💗

Breaks my heart to see Paula and Tiger Lily. Oh Michael, it would have worked out in the end.

Truly a legend & just a man. You're so missed. Love forever.

I remember seeing Michael and the band in 86’ opening for a bigger act, can’t remember who now. He was so young, band unknown in the US. He was so charasmatic, and loved them ever since

Watching Nov 10th 2019. I am 37 and to this day listen to INXS . I love Michaels music and my fav song is Never tear us a part . I had no clue they broadcasted the funeral , i just stumbled acrossed it . Very sad we lost such a talent who's music will never be forgotten .

I walked up the garden path to marry my hubby to INXS ‘s Never Tear Us Apart! 💕❤️💕

Michael lives on in all our hearts. Thank you for this video it is so touching. I love you Michael ❤️

I was there and it was held on the 27th of November - a day before my 20th birthday. I was a fan of INXS as teen and his funeral being on the last day of my teens didn't go unnoticed.

I just watched 'Mystify' (Netflix), and I'm appalled by Noel Gallagher. How can a human being be so cruel???

He was a gift, incredibly blessed we are to know his voice .

Who said the 90s was great we lost more actors musicians gone too soon Michael huttance, kurt Cobain , river Phoenix how they all passed far too soon.

Still listening his beautiful voice and amazing lyrics with a touch of him and reality of life. He still alive in those who still remember him.

How all these years runs fast. I remember the terrible news of his death. Thanks for posting. Rest in peace MH.

I saw INXS in concert NYC for the “ KICK “ tour, ~ right up front. It was exhilarating to see him & the band ✨💐🙋🏻‍♀️💜✨