Jimmy Barnes has told INXS they should continue without Michael Hutchence.
Barnes, touring with Cold Chisel, fronted INXS at the recent Concert of the Century.
"I was a bit wary about asking them to do it," Barnes said yesterday. "But I wanted them to get up on stage as therapy. They're great mates and I love Michael.
"It was a real honor, they're a unique band. I said to them 'I know Michael is a hard man to replace, but don't replace him. Find something new. I think it'd be great if they kept going."
Barnes says the reformed Cold Chisel is better than ever. "After 15 years apart we've found an appreciation for the band again as opposed to taking it for granted."
Cold Chisel plays Melbourne Park on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and again on Wednesday, December 9.