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INXS (pronounced "In Excess") was a rock group formed in Perth, Australia. The band formed in 1977 under the name The Farris Brothers. Original members included Michael Hutchence (lead vocals), Andrew Farriss (guitar and keyboards), Tim Farriss (lead guitar), Jon Farriss (drums), Garry Beers (bass), and Kirk Pengilly (saxophone and guitar). The band changed their name to INXS just prior to the release of their self-titled début album in 1980.

The band's second album, Underneath the Colours released in Australia in 1981, included the minor hit with "Stay Young." The success of this album helped the band gain momentum and notoriety for the world-wide release of their third album, Shabooh Shoobah in 1982. The single "The One Thing" from this album brought them their first Top-30 hit in America. Touring in 1983 in support of fellow Aussies Men At Work helped bring them to American attention.

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Members

Andrew Farriss
since 1977 till 2012 Guitar, Keyboard
Jon Farriss
since 1977 till 2012 Drum set, Keyboard
Kirk Pengilly
since 1977 till 2012 Background vocals, Electric guitar, Saxophone
Tim Farriss
since 1977 till 2012 Electric guitar
Garry Gary Beers
since 1977 till 2012 Double bass, Electric bass guitar
Michael Hutchence
since 1977 till 1997 Lead vocal
J. D. Fortune
since 2005 till 2011 Lead vocal
Jon Stevens
since 2000 till 2004 Lead vocal
Ciaran Gribbin
since 2011 till 2012 Lead vocal
Jimmy Barnes
since 1998 till 1998 lib/muslib/membership_type_1, Lead vocal
Terence Trent D’Arby
since 1999 till 1999 lib/muslib/membership_type_1, Lead vocal

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