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INXS BLAST FORMER SINGER
Rockers INXS have hit back at reports they ruthlessly dumped their lead singer J.D. FORTUNE at an airport - insisting his outburst has ruled out any chance of a return.
Fortune alleged last week (begs16Feb09) he was unceremoniously sacked from the band with a simple handshake as he waited for a flight at Hong Kong airport.
But a spokesman for the Australian rockers claims they are baffled by his statement, because they were about to involve him in their next recording venture and tour.
INXS creative director and global business strategist Chris Murphy says, "Not only are we shocked by the claims, even the place the supposed incident was to have taken place is a mystery to the band.
"What annoys me the most after viewing Fortune's interview is the bloody slant he makes toward the founding band members. These guys are the nicest people on this planet, they are not the people he portrays.
"The band have always stated to me that Fortune's services could potentially be contracted again when INXS next tour. In fact he was next on my list to call regarding a very big recording project I am putting together for INXS at present. I guess I have no reason to call him now."
23 February 2009 12:07
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posted on 23/02/2009 15:30
"Fortune alleged last week (begs16Feb09) he was unceremoniously sacked from the
band with a simple handshake as he waited for a flight at Hong Kong airport."
... except that he didn't. He said they all said goodbye after the tour and he
pretty much hasn't heard from them in the two years since. ET Canada put the
"fired" spin on it, and the following day JD clarified in a radio interview.
Strikes me as pretty convenient that Chris Murphy claims JD was the very next
on his list to call - but if he's been back at the helm of INXS for two months,
shouldn't he have called the lead singer by now?
