INXS

INXS blended new wave, funk, and rock into a globally successful sound that sold over 75 million records, nearly four times more than #4 Crowded House's estimated 20 million. Frontman Michael Hutchence's charismatic stage presence propelled hits like 'Need You Tonight' and 'Never Tear Us Apart' to international stardom, with the former reaching #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1988. This achievement is 30% faster than the typical Australian band's chart climb, as most take at least 20 weeks to top that chart. Their 1987 album 'Kick' alone sold over 6 million copies, a data point that underscores their commercial peak.