From now on, INXS will always have a bit of Canadian flavour, as J.D. Fortune has been named the band’s new frontman.

The decision was revealed during the finale to Rock Star INXS earlier this week.

Once homeless, Fortune says the experience is mind-blowing.

“It’s an understatement to say this is a dream come true,” Fortune said to Billboard. “Growing up, INXS albums like ‘Shabooh Shaboobah,’ ‘Listen Like Thieves’ and ‘Kick’ were a huge musical influence on me. I’d listen to their songs and wonder what it would be like to be in this band.”

INXS went without a singer since the death of their former frontman, Michael Hutchence, in 1997.

The surviving band members, brothers Tim and Andrew Farriss (keyboard/guitar), guitarist Kirk Pengilly, bassist Gary Beers and drummer Jon Farris began the search for a new vocalist alongside television producer Mark Burnett from Survivor.

Actually, it’s funny how Burnett was involved when you consider some of the closing statements made by the band.

“Tonight we become a complete band again,” said guitarist Tim Farriss, concluding their long journey to survival.






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