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INXS hasn't been on the radio/in the news/on tour because MH is dead and that was the end of the band. They weren't at their career peak when he died, but they haven't done anything since. But hearing their hits, you realize how much they dominated their era in the mid 80's to early 90's as much as any other band in that era. They're obviously going to have to release something good, but they were always great pop/rock songwriters (and MH wasn't the only writer in the band, I think their keyboard player was mostly responsible for their sound and many/most of their hits). I think their sound is actually still pretty fresh all these years later and holds up to scrutiny better than other bands I can think of from that time frame. I hope they succeed. I'd be curious to check out their new music, especially with the right new vocals. I still think Jordis is the obvious female choice. The male choice at this point is less obvious because all of them have major flaws in one thing or another. I am enjoying the show and if you think about it, INXS will get the artist they want. If their favorite is ever in the bottom 3, then simply vote off someone else so eventually they'll get whoever they want no matter where the votes falls. I enjoy any well produced music show and I have to say this is pretty well done, the talent is not bad (they got rid of 2 weak ones this week with a couple more weak ones to go). If you read the bios, several of those vocalists have already fronted major label bands.

Does anyone know how they got the 15 they started with? I missed the start of the series.

Brian