INXS, Managers Hit Court

The case between INXS and ex-managers Michael Murchison and David Edwards went to court July 19-20.

INXS’s lawyers fought to stop keyboardist and songwriter Andrew Farriss from having to take the stand, but were unsuccessful.

Edwards and Murchison want A$7.75 million, claiming they devised the reality TV series “Rock Star: INXS” in 2004.

They claim they were to be credited as executive producers and entitled to 18 percent of gross revenue from the TV series and subsequent tours, and 15 percent from related projects including a book, Web site and merchandizing.

Edwards, who was tour manager with INXS from 1992, began managing them in 1999. He was sacked September 24th last year, and Murchison on December 1st.

– Bryan Jones