Who is “Hutch” that Bono keeps mentioning in live shows?
Hutch is Michael Hutchence, former lead singer of the band INXS. Michael and Bono were close friends, and reportedly Bono and Ali were considered for the role of godparents for Michael’s daughter, Tiger Lily. The song, “Elegantly Wasted” by INXS is said to have been written after Michael and Bono were out for a “night on the town.” Hutchence passed away in 1997. In some PopMart concerts, Bono makes reference to “Hutch” in concert. Bono also wrote the song “Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” about Hutchence. Often during the Elevation tour Bono would make mention of Hutchence before this song, or “Gone”. Bono has also contributed vocals to a Michael Hutchence solo album, on the track “Slide Away”. The album was incomplete at the time of Hutchence’s death, and Bono was approached to finish the song by composing additional lyrics and contributing vocals.
