Play How Well Do You Know INXS? Take the Fan Quiz Now
How Well Do You Know INXS? Take the Fan Quiz Now
Test your INXS knowledge with the ultimate INXS quiz — challenge yourself on hits, band history, and rare trivia perfect for fans of 80s rock and Michael Hutchence.
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Did You Know?
They formed in 1977 as The Farriss Brothers and only took the name INXS (pronounced “in excess”) in 1980 — the new, stylised name helped mark a shift from a family cover band to an international rock act
Practice Questions
Q:When was INXS’s peak era of global popularity?
A:During the 1980s and early 1990s.
INXS reached worldwide fame through the late 1980s and early 1990s, driven by hit albums like ‘Kick’. Their energetic performances and crossover pop-rock sound resonated across international charts during this golden period.
Q:Who were the founding members of INXS?
A:The Farriss brothers, Michael Hutchence, Garry Beers, and Kirk Pengilly.
INXS consisted of Andrew, Tim, and Jon Farriss with Hutchence, Beers, and Pengilly. This lineup stayed stable for years, maintaining strong chemistry that contributed to their tight, energetic performances and global success.
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Did You Know?
The 1987 album Kick spawned multiple global hits and gave them a U.S. No. 1 with "Need You Tonight," turning INXS into one of the few Australian bands of the era to dominate mainstream pop charts worldwide