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From the Daily Examiner - Thursday, October 17, 2002.
"The Sound of INXS" by Jeni Faulkner
Tim Farris is 45 years old and going on 18. Or that's how the INXS guitarist sees himself.
Living in Sydney and reminiscing over the good times experienced with INXS, he said it had been a long and extended 25 year history.
"When I look back at it - we did start young. I will never forget our first gig." Tim said.
"It was August 16, 1977, and my 20th birthday. It was also the day that Elvis Presley died."
After their performance as the "Farriss Brothers" in the late 70's, INXS quickly gained national and international acclaim.
Much of this was through their raw new sound but many would argue that the mystic stage presence of frontman Michael Hutchence was the recipe to success.
The death of Michael in November 1997, caused much angst amonst the fans and the members of INXS, but Tim said the past two years have seen them evolve together since the inclusion of Jon Stevens on vocals.
"At first performing with Jon was only a temporary thing but then it worked," he said.
" In the past twelve months things have really started happening for us but it is still hard to perform on stage without Michael.
Michael wrote a lot of the music we perform and we are looking forward to moving onto the next chapter by closing his book and singing new material. INXS now has to evoke new songs and a new happening."
Looking over the many performance dates of the band,Tim said it was no surprise that they had built up a strong fan base.
The countries Argentina, Amercia, Southg Africa and Mexico roll off his tongue as many years of sweaty live performances are remembered and relived.
"It was only around 12 years ago that Australia started to become recognised as a place for overseas musicians to visit"
"When I look back I think we were the first imternational band to visit a lot of places including Mexico giving us support and a face in the international music scene."
Tim said since the death of Michael the band's music was becoming timeless.
" INXS appeal to a broad range of communities- here and internationally. From this we found our secret of success"
INXS will play this Sunday to farewell the Wallabies.
The night is also a benefit for the Starlight Foundation and the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Association.
I don't know how this makes me feel. I didn't know what icon to use, a smile, some tears, i feel both. I chose Bono.
"The Sound of INXS" by Jeni Faulkner
Tim Farris is 45 years old and going on 18. Or that's how the INXS guitarist sees himself.
Living in Sydney and reminiscing over the good times experienced with INXS, he said it had been a long and extended 25 year history.
"When I look back at it - we did start young. I will never forget our first gig." Tim said.
"It was August 16, 1977, and my 20th birthday. It was also the day that Elvis Presley died."
After their performance as the "Farriss Brothers" in the late 70's, INXS quickly gained national and international acclaim.
Much of this was through their raw new sound but many would argue that the mystic stage presence of frontman Michael Hutchence was the recipe to success.
The death of Michael in November 1997, caused much angst amonst the fans and the members of INXS, but Tim said the past two years have seen them evolve together since the inclusion of Jon Stevens on vocals.
"At first performing with Jon was only a temporary thing but then it worked," he said.
" In the past twelve months things have really started happening for us but it is still hard to perform on stage without Michael.
Michael wrote a lot of the music we perform and we are looking forward to moving onto the next chapter by closing his book and singing new material. INXS now has to evoke new songs and a new happening."
Looking over the many performance dates of the band,Tim said it was no surprise that they had built up a strong fan base.
The countries Argentina, Amercia, Southg Africa and Mexico roll off his tongue as many years of sweaty live performances are remembered and relived.
"It was only around 12 years ago that Australia started to become recognised as a place for overseas musicians to visit"
"When I look back I think we were the first imternational band to visit a lot of places including Mexico giving us support and a face in the international music scene."
Tim said since the death of Michael the band's music was becoming timeless.
" INXS appeal to a broad range of communities- here and internationally. From this we found our secret of success"
INXS will play this Sunday to farewell the Wallabies.
The night is also a benefit for the Starlight Foundation and the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Association.
I don't know how this makes me feel. I didn't know what icon to use, a smile, some tears, i feel both. I chose Bono.
Jeepers!!
that may be just as well.
) and then remembered I owed some $$ to my friend with the house and the whiskey and the radio . As I was saying my farewell to her...again..."electrical storm" came on the local radio.
