Inxs are to call time on their 35-year career, according to reports. The band originally formed in 1977 in Perth, Australia and have sold 30m albums worldwide, with six UK Top 10 albums and five Us Top 20 albums. Perth Now reports that drummer Jon Farriss announced at a hometown gig that the band would be disbanding after the show, making it the group's last performance together. After the performance, lead singer Ciaran Gribbin wrote on his Facebook page: "Dear friends, I know a lot of you are concerned and want clarification on what happened at the Inxs gig last night in Perth. As I write this most of Inxs are on a plane flying from Perth to Sydney. "Please try and be patient as the Band plan to release a full statement on the subject Asap. I'm sorry I can't say anymore at this time and hope this helps ease a few...
- 11/12/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Inxs has X'd out its time together. The Aussie band is calling it quits after 35 years, having weathered highs that included chart-topping hits like "Need You Tonight," as well as a rock-bottom low brought on by the untimely death of frontman Michael Hutchence in 1997. Per Perth Now, drummer Jon Farriss broke the news Sunday night during a show in Perth, telling the audience, "I'm getting teary." Meanwhile, current frontman Ciaran Gribbin reportedly took to Facebook Sunday and asked fans to "please try and be patient as the band plan to release a full statement on the subject Asap." That Facebook post appears to have been deleted. Under Hutchence's watch, the...
- 11/12/2012
- E! Online
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