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They come from the land down under. Andy Farriss and his brothers Jon Farriss and Tim Farriss were always involved with music and were playing instruments since they were young boys. Finally, they decided they should form a band. This band, originally known as The Farriss Brothers, consisted of Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Tim Farriss, Garry Beers, Kirk Pengilly and Michael Hutchence. They started out as being a pub band in Australia. After a name change, they became one of the biggest bands of their time.In 1978 The Farriss Brothers spent ten months writing, rehearsing and playing at local pubs in the western part of Australia. In 1979 they returned to Sydney and started playing at least six or seven nights a week in local bars. They also grabbed the attention of Gary Morris who was the manager of Midnight Oil, a popular group during this time. The Farriss Brothers toured with Midnight Oil for a short time, they then dropped Morris as their manager and were signed by Chris Murphy to a top label. During this time the band decided to change their name from The Farriss Brothers to INXS meaning "In excess." The newly named band made their live debut in September of that year in New South Wales. This first concert started off a long succession of the band and numerous hits.Timothy William Farriss born Perth, Western Australia on 16 August 1957 (Guitars/keyboards/backing vocals)
Married 6 February 1981 to Bethany Anne Reefman
Children - Jake and James
First Band - Guinness
Sports - Deep sea fishing (catch and release, cricket, swimming, tennis, speed shopping, skin diving, golf and snowboardingJonathan James Farriss born 10 August 1961 (Drums/percussion/backing vocals)
Married to Kerry Norris
First Bands - Blackwater, Top Kat, Fish and Guinness
Sports - golf and fishingAndrew Farriss born 27 March 1959 (piano/synthesisers/guitar/harmonica/bass)
Married 22 April 1989 to Shelley Blanks
Children - Grace, Josephine and Matthew
Bands - Krauss, Merlin Circle and Doctor Dolphin
Sports - cricket, surfing and Tai Chi
