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From Homeless to Rockstar: J.D. Fortune's Inspiring Journey

9/8/2025

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J.D. Fortune, from Nova Scotia, lived in his car before auditioning for CBS's Rock Star: INXS in 2005.
He won the competition, achieving his dream of performing with INXS after Michael Hutchence's death.
Before the show, he worked various jobs and performed as an Elvis impersonator.
His song "Pretty Vegas" gained fame during the competition and appeared on INXS's album Switch.
Fortune toured globally with INXS from 2005 to 2011 and now works on a new album and book.

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Story summary

J.D. Fortune, from Nova Scotia, lived in his car before auditioning for CBS's Rock Star: INXS in 2005.
He won the competition, achieving his dream of performing with INXS after Michael Hutchence's death.
Before the show, he worked various jobs and performed as an Elvis impersonator.
His song "Pretty Vegas" gained fame during the competition and appeared on INXS's album Switch.
Fortune toured globally with INXS from 2005 to 2011 and now works on a new album and book.