This week, Josie surprises Mel with the story of the incredible rise and horribly tragic fall of Australia's sexiest ever, bonafide rock god Michael Hutchence, frontman of iconic band INXS. 

Wine pairing: Chateau de Roquefort Corail Rosé, from the south of France where Michael had a house.

Want to avoid the zest? Skip straight to 15:18.

CREDITS:

The Guardian by Jenny Valentish:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/sep/26/his-personality-changed-michael-hutchences-sister-on-his-traumatic-brain-injury 

Mamamia by Ali Moore:

https://www.mamamia.com.au/kylie-minogue-michael/

The Independent by Robert Milliken:

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/the-death-of-a-rock-star-1154565.html 

ABC PM program, reported by Mark Tamhane:

https://www.abc.net.au/pm/stories/s44843.htm 

Official Website of Michael Hutchence:

http://www.michaelhutchenceinfo.com/biography.htm 

Channel 7 telemovie 'INXS: Never Tear Us Apart':

https://www.stan.com.au/watch/never-tear-us-apart-the-untold-story-of-inxs 

'Mystify: Michael Hutchence' documentary directed by Richard Lowenstein, I watched on Amazon Prime:

https://www.amazon.com/Mystify-Michael-Hutchence/dp/B082FXH9PW 

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