Michael Hutchence

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Michael Hutchence born?January 22, 1960
2. Where was Michael Hutchence born?Sydney, Australia
3. What is Michael Hutchence known for?Co-founding, lead vocals, and lyricism for the rock band INXS
4. What is the career duration?1977 to November 22, 1997
5. What is the worldwide record sales?Exceeding 50 million units
6. Who was Michael Hutchence?Michael Hutchence was the lead singer of the Australian band INXS. He was born on January 22, 1960, in Sydney, Australia.

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