On this day in in 1980, Australian band INXS released their first album on Deluxe Records. The band recorded the album in midnight to dawn sessions during 1979 to 1980 after performing, on average, two gigs a day at local pubs around Sydney. Excerpt from the documentary Australia Now (1983), featuring Michael Hutchence talking about the early days of the band and influences for songwriting and lyrics. This program looks at contemporary music in 1980s Australia and includes live concert footage a

INXS is one of Australia’s greatest rock bands, known for their dynamic fusion of new wave, funk, and dance rock. The song "Original Sin" was a pivotal hit from 1984, marking a crucial turning point in their career. With a punchier sound, a catchy guitar riff, and provocative lyrics, the track solidified INXS’s status as a global powerhouse. The 1984 MusikLaden performance is a perfect showcase of the band's raw energy and charismatic style. The song was written by Andrew Farriss (music) and Mic

Today marks the 34th anniversary of INXS’s iconic live performance at Wembley Stadium - one of the greatest live concerts ever filmed. To celebrate, we are excited to announce INXS- Live at Wembley is coming soon to the Seven Network giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the concert and making of the film, including never-before-seen footage, plus new interviews with band members Jon Farriss and Kirk Pengilly. | INXS