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INXS ON TRACK

EVERY ALBUM, EVERY SONG

Manny Grillo

ISBN 978-1-78952-302-7

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Publication: 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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ISBN: 9781789523027
Price: £16.99
Binding: Paperback

Format: 210 x 148 mm
Extent: 176 pp
Illustrated: 16 colour pages
Thema: AVLP Popular Music

Comparative title: 9781789521641 Blur On Track

• 95 million albums sold worldwide
• The band’s breakthrough album in the UK was
Kick (1987)
• Hit singles include ‘Need You Tonight’, ‘New
Sensation’ and ‘Suicide Blonde’

Between 1977 and 2012, INXS went from touring the
Australian pub scene to conquering the world with their
unique hybrid of rock, pop and funk. Despite soaking up a
vast number of influences along the way, INXS
Sonic Bond podcast at http://www.sonicbondbookcast.co.uk/ transcended all music scenes, retaining their individuality
which helped them sell 95 million albums across the world.
Ever since he wore out the first Now That’s What I Call Music LP at
the age of 4, Manny Grillo has had a love for music. It was Christmas Two things came to define INXS globally; the hit singles
1988 when he received a copy of the ‘Need You Tonight’ 7” that his from Kick that have seeped into popular culture and the life
love for INXS began. That record kicked off a four-decade journey and loves of their electric frontman, Michael Hutchence.
which has seen him become a contributor to the wonderful INXS: Books, documentaries and even a TV biopic have all been
Access All Areas podcast and culminates in the release of his first written and produced about the band and Michael’s life but
book - a lifelong ambition. Manny lives in Yorkshire in the UK. The one thing seems to be missing from these, a true deep dive
other loves of his life are his wife, Kim, and children Alicia, Luca, Jude into the most important aspect of INXS’ career, the music.
and Heidi.
This is the first book that looks at every INXS track and the
stories and facts behind them. From their early demos to
Sales: Star Book Sales LLP international breakthrough albums Shabooh Shoobah and
T: 01404 515050 The Swing via the phenomenal Kick and the creative rebirth
E: enquiries@starbooksales.com of Welcome To Wherever You Are, all the way through to

Orders: Combined Book Services Ltd. the post-Hutchence celebration Original Sin, every album
Email: orders@combook.co.uk track and B-side is covered here.
Phone: 01892 837171

Prices and specifications are provisional and are subject to change
without notice. 15/09/2023