J.D. sucked and he got fired for drug use! No one will EVER replace Michael Hutchence he was the best! And so hot! It is such a shame that the music world lost such a talented singer/songwriter. I will never forget hearing of him passing away. It still makes me sad, they were one of my favorite bands of the 80's. You are and always be really missed and loved by your fans. BTW.......this video qualtiy is not good at all.
Even Tho this video sucks...Title of post stands...Michael was an original (played at my high school dance..pimply kid who got booed)...amazing....he was one of the most original voices ever and no jd or anyone can take his place..hence jd and band short lived life....will never be another!!!!!!
Its not about "hes doing his best, leave him alone", its about INXS using JD to get more money again. I just think they should have stopped after michael.
I've heard teenage girls say they love INXS, and not know who michael hutchence is at all!
I've been a fan of INXS since the '80's. J.D is not supposed to be Michael. The band is happy with him and I'm one of many fans that are very happy with J.D as the lead singer. I don't understand why people are so angry about INXS continuing their musical journey. If you don't like the new INXS then listen to something else and stop being so negative about J.D. He's doing his best; he's very entertaining and a great vocalist. Give him a chance or leave him alone!
I'm not that much of a fan of INXS, but I understand that the remaining members want to make music again, and by getting a new frontman via reality show isn't a good way 4 me, they are free to do what they want. this J.D ain't michael, full stop. Michael was charismatic and is non-replaceable. I think the remaining members knew this. But they could've changed the band's name out of respect for Michael and what he achieved with them.
JD sucks and they all have no respect for Michael Hutchence. Ripping up and destroying pictures of Michael at a show is not respect. They have failed with JD..he is a no talent. Goodbye INXS..you have let all of your fans down...how do you define the meaning of the word..'brother'?
it wasnt easy fillin michaels shoes for JD either, but the guys feel hes right for them, surely that counts for somethin? they r complete and better than ever!
JD is sexy, has style, charisma and unique talent and voice, hes effortless!
It's stupid to say that Michael imitated Jim Morrison, both of them have each own style, both were great, fantastic artists,MICHAEL IS UNIQUE...NO ONE CAN REPLACE HIM.
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I agree with Tallulah, there are guys who need to be stopped from putting on the binned leather pants of dead rock stars just so they can go out on the road and get their nat king. There are a lot of them around just now and they are killing real talent. But don't get me started on greedy, sleazy fake rock stars, I could write a book.
If the band were looking for another singer then they could've done better than that and not had a reality tv star do it - that just goes against everything I believe in. Ian Astbury was superb w/the Doors and he's a real artist. Can you imagine Ray and Robby replacing Jim with a fame junkie?? FUCK NO! I don't think Michael was trying to be Jim, they were similar but different. I know Mick was into the Doors but he had his own thing goin' there.
Everyone slagging off JD for supposedly trying to be Michael go back a bit further and you'll see that Michael, as talented and as missed as he was and is,imitated Jim Morrison,as many still do. There are no original styles left, its all been done. What counts is the talent and lets face it you cant please everyone. JD does a fantastic job given the amount of crap he takes. He's a talented guy who survives on his own merits.
If you are referring to me, I did read all comments including the "more". Are you saying you are still a JD Fortune fan? If so, you sure don't come across as one, hence, my former fan comment. Still not taking the high road, huh? The way to do that would be to take this video off of youtube. Oh and OMG, I grew my hair out too, I must be trying to look like Michael. Yes, the ignorance of some people astounds me too!
I saw INXS several times when MH was the front man. I was even lucky enough to meet him once. I don't have a problem with JD Fortune being the front man now. I think he is very good. I did lose a lot of respect for the band though when they sold out to "reality TV". That kind of crap should be saved for the Tommy Lees of this world. And PC99, you obviously know shit all about INXS and Michael Hutchence to have stated one of the reasons he killed himself was the last album's failure.
Whenever I see a former "fan" now disgruntled with the band or member(s)of the band, I always believe there is more to the story. Usually it has to do with the disgruntled one being rebuffed or ignored and not receiving the attention they thought they deserved. Then to seek revenge they put things on the web or take photo's of dead singers to shove in the band's face. Tallulah38 and Xgirl13 (incognito etc..) is this hitting home at all? I guess you've never heard of taking the "high road", huh?
and your claim for accepting JD as a singer for INXS
is a big shameful lie. atleast don't be coward. there is no need for lying. this video and all your comments show how much you hate JD. and you're so aware of how WANDERFULL he is .if you don't,you would not waste your time and energy to deny it.
JD is not imitate anybody else. and he doesn't need to. but if he wants to do this, i'm sure he is wise enough to choose some more successful singers to follow. everybody knows that INXS last albums with MH
was FAILURE. and it was one of the reasons MH committed suicide.
JD grew his hair out because he wants to sport a new look for his many fans.there was many long-hair rockers before MH,did he want to be like them when he grew his hair out? did he want to be Jim Morrison or
Bon Jovi? Maybe JD should ask for your permission before every change in his cloths and hairstyles?
JG must be difficulty not to be like Michael-he was idol for JD...Jd grew on INXS`s songs. All of frontmen INXS after MH will compare with him.but none will be able.. so please let JD to be (if he gets pleasure from this imitation,image) MH. I`m sure he does it unconsciously... hi sings cool.His voice is worthy of INXS.He`s really good vocal.Never the less i still adore MH he `ll be always live in my soul,his songs and his smile,his plastic movements, the grace...
And as for xgirl13 (aka Incognito) I now question your motive for taking that picture of Michael Hutchence to the concert and shoving it in the bands face. After all your crap you spewed at the bands website about liking JD and loving the band so upset that this happened to your Michael picture (boohoo) I think you are an attention seeking, self-centre, selfish bitch who desperately needs therapy. You had people defending you. Poor people had no idea that you suckered them in did they?
You should be ashamed of yourself for posting this video. The quality is shit. Bullshit to you ever having accepted JD. I think you are only seeing what you want to see. If JD were anything like Michael Hutchence in his style I wouldn`t have anything to do with INXS on the scale I do now. He was just okay as a singer and too effeminate for my taste Go and love Michael Hutchence all you want but please for the love of all things decent in this world leave JD and INXS alone.
I have lost total respect for Inxs too! I was happy at first to see the band get back into it again doing what they love. Then I could see playing their 'Michael'songs the first year out. But since they are so sensitive about the issue,I feel like they should do the Switch songs and get the FRESH START they desire with all new material!!! But I am glad they finally showed their true colors and character!!
They aren't just Michaels songs. They are the bands songs. Eventually they will have new songs to offer but they have to be written and recorded first. They say after a short break from touring a new album will be in the works...Geeezzees give them a chance would ya!
I gave them a chance and also went to see them in Houston-and they were great!! But they seem to be the ones with the sensitive issues and selfishness!!!If they can't deal with their own fans-I would say they are the one's with the problem!!!They need to find out what it takes to deal with it the correct way!!!
If you go to an INXS show it's to see the band in the now...this time...the present...keep your love and memories of Michael in your hearts...Let the band move on...If you can't do that then don't go to their concerts. They will always love and remember Michael, as we all will, it's just time to let go...
dear god..i hate this fucking debate..micheal isnt her anymore..much to our sadness, i think we shud all b greatfull that they arent still with jon stevens.. j.d has done a lot to introduce the younger generation to inxs, which has gotten the band its younger fans, he does try to be like michael but at the end of the day..wud the bad, who know exactly how they wanted to be, have picked him if he (to quote tim)wasnt ''roight fer ar band inxs''
Unfortunately it will always be an issue so many state the obvious about Michael no longer being with us, about 10 years now. He was a tough act to follow, true JD did introduce a younger audience to INXS in some parts of europe, no doubt homeland in Australia, and a few other countries but, largely they lost credibility when they went on a Reality Show ,HA Oxy Moron if i ever heard one, to replace someone they grew up with. Sorry gonna always be a debate.
No one should ever have their property destroyed for whatever the reason. Since she was at the concert that would show that she was a fan of both. Well that disrespectful action sealed that didn't it? If they want to move on then they should stop singing songs Michael sang, and they should stop releasing old Material featuring Michael. It seems this move on issue is used at Inxs' convenience. They should have just started clean with Switch.
It's been two years now that JD has fronted INXS. Why xgirl would you bring a picture of Michael to the show? Do you not understand how that must make the band feel? They are tring to move on with their lives and careers. Michael was loved and will always be in their hearts. Bringing reminders only keeps the pain alive. You have to let them get on with life and the future. Not dwell in the past.
I have no respect for JD or INXS anymore..I had a picture of Michael Hutchence destroyed by their security guy Tony in Barrie..this month. JD will never even come close to being the man that Michael was..he is not the Rockstar! and he's not roit for INXS.
I think I liked him more when he was still trying to fit in, now he's like too comfortable or something and like changes words in the songs and stuff.
I've watched this several times. I see no mannerisums that are purely Hutchence's. J.D. is
growing his style and image, trying to find his niche. Lots of lead singers have long hair. Does that make them M. H. wanbees? No! As for stage prefomance; he and MH both have a sexy, slinky, way of moving. MH more like Mick Jagger and JD is a little like Elvis and just himself. Like a water drop on a hot griddle!
Well, as I look/listen to this video, it sounds like crap....and it's NOT J.D. Fortune - the audio sucks on this, no offense. The audio. J.D. Fortune is a gifted, brilliant performer. Awesome vocalist. AS was Hutchence. Love them BOTH. But I love him (J.D.) in his own right, well deserved, IMHO.
yeah...what an insight! JD is JD and I love him as JD..and to many many of his fans being JD is just...perfect. We want him to be HIM> I LOVE YA JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No shit JD is not Michael...that's cuz he's JD. A awsome singer with enough talant and stage presence to hold his own...if people would stop comparing him to someone who has passed on and maybe they won't be so confused. LOVE JD..you rock babe!
God Bless Jason as he earns his stage wings because some of the audiences in the videos posted on youtube aren't very responsive...
Jason is pure talent with awesome pipes. So sad that people prefer to set their minds to comparing rather than just enjoying what he delivers with each and every performance- pure, raw, dynamic energy, talent and sex appeal...
heheeheee......jd is better cuz he's still alive...HEE!
sylicone221 3 weeks ago
PLEASE STOP THIS VIRTUAL WAR LETS WAVE OUR WHITE FLAGS AND SAY
WE SURRENDER!
bodonnavox 3 weeks ago
I'm really sorry for you.
MusicFanToo 1 year ago
yes, Jd is not Michael, but great singer and frontman
fjinxs 1 year ago
JD = FAG
myexplosun333 1 year ago
J.D. sucked and he got fired for drug use! No one will EVER replace Michael Hutchence he was the best! And so hot! It is such a shame that the music world lost such a talented singer/songwriter. I will never forget hearing of him passing away. It still makes me sad, they were one of my favorite bands of the 80's. You are and always be really missed and loved by your fans. BTW.......this video qualtiy is not good at all.
abbey7566 3 years ago 6
They should have at least picked the Aussie guy!!!
saturnsshadow12187 3 years ago 4
Even Tho this video sucks...Title of post stands...Michael was an original (played at my high school dance..pimply kid who got booed)...amazing....he was one of the most original voices ever and no jd or anyone can take his place..hence jd and band short lived life....will never be another!!!!!!
Nessal1 3 years ago 6
Its not about "hes doing his best, leave him alone", its about INXS using JD to get more money again. I just think they should have stopped after michael.
I've heard teenage girls say they love INXS, and not know who michael hutchence is at all!
dwaine111 3 years ago 7
I've been a fan of INXS since the '80's. J.D is not supposed to be Michael. The band is happy with him and I'm one of many fans that are very happy with J.D as the lead singer. I don't understand why people are so angry about INXS continuing their musical journey. If you don't like the new INXS then listen to something else and stop being so negative about J.D. He's doing his best; he's very entertaining and a great vocalist. Give him a chance or leave him alone!
paulaCV 3 years ago
I'm not that much of a fan of INXS, but I understand that the remaining members want to make music again, and by getting a new frontman via reality show isn't a good way 4 me, they are free to do what they want. this J.D ain't michael, full stop. Michael was charismatic and is non-replaceable. I think the remaining members knew this. But they could've changed the band's name out of respect for Michael and what he achieved with them.
zakhov 3 years ago
JD sucks and they all have no respect for Michael Hutchence. Ripping up and destroying pictures of Michael at a show is not respect. They have failed with JD..he is a no talent. Goodbye INXS..you have let all of your fans down...how do you define the meaning of the word..'brother'?
xgirl13 4 years ago 4
I think that JD is doing a GRAND JOB!
it wasnt easy fillin michaels shoes for JD either, but the guys feel hes right for them, surely that counts for somethin? they r complete and better than ever!
JD is sexy, has style, charisma and unique talent and voice, hes effortless!
Hes the man for band like INXS!
stanleyfc336 4 years ago
It's stupid to say that Michael imitated Jim Morrison, both of them have each own style, both were great, fantastic artists,MICHAEL IS UNIQUE...NO ONE CAN REPLACE HIM.
wpatibal 4 years ago
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I agree with Tallulah, there are guys who need to be stopped from putting on the binned leather pants of dead rock stars just so they can go out on the road and get their nat king. There are a lot of them around just now and they are killing real talent. But don't get me started on greedy, sleazy fake rock stars, I could write a book.
JimMorrisonsWidow 4 years ago
If the band were looking for another singer then they could've done better than that and not had a reality tv star do it - that just goes against everything I believe in. Ian Astbury was superb w/the Doors and he's a real artist. Can you imagine Ray and Robby replacing Jim with a fame junkie?? FUCK NO! I don't think Michael was trying to be Jim, they were similar but different. I know Mick was into the Doors but he had his own thing goin' there.
JimMorrisonsWidow 4 years ago
i so agree with u.
freakosh 4 years ago
Isn't worrying about someone's hair just a little, umm, immature?
playitforme 4 years ago 5
I Love Michael Hutchence there just no other like him :(r.i.p
BooMonstersInc 4 years ago
Lol, yeah he should be stopped I don't agree with the band continuing without Michael.
But wherever Michael is now, I'm sure he's ok with it.
The rabid JD fans were never original INXS fans anyway so they don't count, lol.
INXS don't exist in my mind, any music by INXS post dating 22/11/97 doesn't exist.
The main concern should be surounding Tiger Lily, she's all that's left of Michael.
rikili1984 4 years ago
reality show...
when he died, his bandmate should get another band or another name... and so, they could find another singer where they want even in the hell!
JD F. is good. Michael is michael hutchence. it's more than be good!
cleroliveira 4 years ago
Everyone slagging off JD for supposedly trying to be Michael go back a bit further and you'll see that Michael, as talented and as missed as he was and is,imitated Jim Morrison,as many still do. There are no original styles left, its all been done. What counts is the talent and lets face it you cant please everyone. JD does a fantastic job given the amount of crap he takes. He's a talented guy who survives on his own merits.
DelphiRain 4 years ago 8
nope he is much better although i love michael
ydor 4 years ago 3
Oh no, please I insist...after you. ;)
mossy012 4 years ago
If you are referring to me, I did read all comments including the "more". Are you saying you are still a JD Fortune fan? If so, you sure don't come across as one, hence, my former fan comment. Still not taking the high road, huh? The way to do that would be to take this video off of youtube. Oh and OMG, I grew my hair out too, I must be trying to look like Michael. Yes, the ignorance of some people astounds me too!
mossy012 4 years ago 4
I saw INXS several times when MH was the front man. I was even lucky enough to meet him once. I don't have a problem with JD Fortune being the front man now. I think he is very good. I did lose a lot of respect for the band though when they sold out to "reality TV". That kind of crap should be saved for the Tommy Lees of this world. And PC99, you obviously know shit all about INXS and Michael Hutchence to have stated one of the reasons he killed himself was the last album's failure.
twentyminuter 4 years ago
Whenever I see a former "fan" now disgruntled with the band or member(s)of the band, I always believe there is more to the story. Usually it has to do with the disgruntled one being rebuffed or ignored and not receiving the attention they thought they deserved. Then to seek revenge they put things on the web or take photo's of dead singers to shove in the band's face. Tallulah38 and Xgirl13 (incognito etc..) is this hitting home at all? I guess you've never heard of taking the "high road", huh?
mossy012 4 years ago 2
and your claim for accepting JD as a singer for INXS
is a big shameful lie. atleast don't be coward. there is no need for lying. this video and all your comments show how much you hate JD. and you're so aware of how WANDERFULL he is .if you don't,you would not waste your time and energy to deny it.
99PC 4 years ago
JD is not imitate anybody else. and he doesn't need to. but if he wants to do this, i'm sure he is wise enough to choose some more successful singers to follow. everybody knows that INXS last albums with MH
was FAILURE. and it was one of the reasons MH committed suicide.
99PC 4 years ago
@99PC
Michael Hutchence was one of the greatest lead singers of all time. JD is not on the same talent level.
DiscoRover7 1 year ago
And for his moves, JD moves is nothing like MH. should I remember you that MH got his moves from
Mig Jagger? and its so obvious that you know nothing about JD Fortune.
99PC 4 years ago 2
JD grew his hair out because he wants to sport a new look for his many fans.there was many long-hair rockers before MH,did he want to be like them when he grew his hair out? did he want to be Jim Morrison or
Bon Jovi? Maybe JD should ask for your permission before every change in his cloths and hairstyles?
99PC 4 years ago 2
JG must be difficulty not to be like Michael-he was idol for JD...Jd grew on INXS`s songs. All of frontmen INXS after MH will compare with him.but none will be able.. so please let JD to be (if he gets pleasure from this imitation,image) MH. I`m sure he does it unconsciously... hi sings cool.His voice is worthy of INXS.He`s really good vocal.Never the less i still adore MH he `ll be always live in my soul,his songs and his smile,his plastic movements, the grace...
Olya1976 4 years ago 2
@Olya1976 he mimicks him all the way, drugs vices, everything...hmm.....i predict he will od next year heheee..
sylicone221 1 year ago
@sylicone221 ill surpass you
bodonnavox 3 weeks ago
JD FORTUNE is a god. don't buy their new CD. millions of JD fans and true INXS fans will buy it. He is perfection.
99PC 4 years ago
And as for xgirl13 (aka Incognito) I now question your motive for taking that picture of Michael Hutchence to the concert and shoving it in the bands face. After all your crap you spewed at the bands website about liking JD and loving the band so upset that this happened to your Michael picture (boohoo) I think you are an attention seeking, self-centre, selfish bitch who desperately needs therapy. You had people defending you. Poor people had no idea that you suckered them in did they?
Ramasaig 4 years ago 3
You should be ashamed of yourself for posting this video. The quality is shit. Bullshit to you ever having accepted JD. I think you are only seeing what you want to see. If JD were anything like Michael Hutchence in his style I wouldn`t have anything to do with INXS on the scale I do now. He was just okay as a singer and too effeminate for my taste Go and love Michael Hutchence all you want but please for the love of all things decent in this world leave JD and INXS alone.
Ramasaig 4 years ago
I have lost total respect for Inxs too! I was happy at first to see the band get back into it again doing what they love. Then I could see playing their 'Michael'songs the first year out. But since they are so sensitive about the issue,I feel like they should do the Switch songs and get the FRESH START they desire with all new material!!! But I am glad they finally showed their true colors and character!!
jimkville 4 years ago
They aren't just Michaels songs. They are the bands songs. Eventually they will have new songs to offer but they have to be written and recorded first. They say after a short break from touring a new album will be in the works...Geeezzees give them a chance would ya!
194623 4 years ago 3
I gave them a chance and also went to see them in Houston-and they were great!! But they seem to be the ones with the sensitive issues and selfishness!!!If they can't deal with their own fans-I would say they are the one's with the problem!!!They need to find out what it takes to deal with it the correct way!!!
jimkville 4 years ago
If you go to an INXS show it's to see the band in the now...this time...the present...keep your love and memories of Michael in your hearts...Let the band move on...If you can't do that then don't go to their concerts. They will always love and remember Michael, as we all will, it's just time to let go...
194623 4 years ago
dear god..i hate this fucking debate..micheal isnt her anymore..much to our sadness, i think we shud all b greatfull that they arent still with jon stevens.. j.d has done a lot to introduce the younger generation to inxs, which has gotten the band its younger fans, he does try to be like michael but at the end of the day..wud the bad, who know exactly how they wanted to be, have picked him if he (to quote tim)wasnt ''roight fer ar band inxs''
wompo67 4 years ago
Unfortunately it will always be an issue so many state the obvious about Michael no longer being with us, about 10 years now. He was a tough act to follow, true JD did introduce a younger audience to INXS in some parts of europe, no doubt homeland in Australia, and a few other countries but, largely they lost credibility when they went on a Reality Show ,HA Oxy Moron if i ever heard one, to replace someone they grew up with. Sorry gonna always be a debate.
LuLuRenee97 4 years ago
No one should ever have their property destroyed for whatever the reason. Since she was at the concert that would show that she was a fan of both. Well that disrespectful action sealed that didn't it? If they want to move on then they should stop singing songs Michael sang, and they should stop releasing old Material featuring Michael. It seems this move on issue is used at Inxs' convenience. They should have just started clean with Switch.
LLscissorhands 4 years ago
It's been two years now that JD has fronted INXS. Why xgirl would you bring a picture of Michael to the show? Do you not understand how that must make the band feel? They are tring to move on with their lives and careers. Michael was loved and will always be in their hearts. Bringing reminders only keeps the pain alive. You have to let them get on with life and the future. Not dwell in the past.
194623 4 years ago 3
I have no respect for JD or INXS anymore..I had a picture of Michael Hutchence destroyed by their security guy Tony in Barrie..this month. JD will never even come close to being the man that Michael was..he is not the Rockstar! and he's not roit for INXS.
xgirl13 4 years ago
I think I liked him more when he was still trying to fit in, now he's like too comfortable or something and like changes words in the songs and stuff.
goaliet 4 years ago
I've watched this several times. I see no mannerisums that are purely Hutchence's. J.D. is
growing his style and image, trying to find his niche. Lots of lead singers have long hair. Does that make them M. H. wanbees? No! As for stage prefomance; he and MH both have a sexy, slinky, way of moving. MH more like Mick Jagger and JD is a little like Elvis and just himself. Like a water drop on a hot griddle!
194623 4 years ago 2
Well, as I look/listen to this video, it sounds like crap....and it's NOT J.D. Fortune - the audio sucks on this, no offense. The audio. J.D. Fortune is a gifted, brilliant performer. Awesome vocalist. AS was Hutchence. Love them BOTH. But I love him (J.D.) in his own right, well deserved, IMHO.
Prairiegirl 4 years ago
yeah...what an insight! JD is JD and I love him as JD..and to many many of his fans being JD is just...perfect. We want him to be HIM> I LOVE YA JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Neverdayz 4 years ago
You know what, he wears shirts and jeans on stage, I bet Michael did that too! Such a copycat. (By the way, his hair is nothing like Michael's.)
MusicFanToo 4 years ago
You people REALLY need to STOP, yes STOP comparing JD Fortune to Micheal Hutchence! Get over it already!
Oh! And, you're right... JD Fortune is not Micheal.. and he is not trying to be! Drop it......
jesso681 4 years ago
No shit JD is not Michael...that's cuz he's JD. A awsome singer with enough talant and stage presence to hold his own...if people would stop comparing him to someone who has passed on and maybe they won't be so confused. LOVE JD..you rock babe!
sindra448 4 years ago
God Bless Jason as he earns his stage wings because some of the audiences in the videos posted on youtube aren't very responsive...
Jason is pure talent with awesome pipes. So sad that people prefer to set their minds to comparing rather than just enjoying what he delivers with each and every performance- pure, raw, dynamic energy, talent and sex appeal...
goober448 4 years ago