The lost songs of Divinyls legend Chrissy Amphlett
Australian Story explores the life and legacy of Divinyls lead singer Chrissy Amphlett, highlighting her impact as a trailblazing female rock icon. The series features interviews with band members and reveals previously unreleased songs recorded with Tim Finn.
Why it matters
Amphlett is a seminal figure in Australian music history whose influence on female performers and rock culture remains significant.
The lost songs of Divinyls legend Chrissy Amphlett By Leisa Scott and Ben Cheshire Australian Story
Link copied Share Share article Chrissy Amphlett is Australia's most iconic female rock star — a prowling, pouty lead singer in a school pinny and suspenders with a fierce on-stage presence and a voice both husky and strong.
But since her death in 2013, Chrissy's story has not been told on screen.
In a two-part series, Australian Story discovers the private woman behind the rock star, interviewing original Divinyls members and unearthing behind-the-scenes footage and photos of Chrissy and the band that brought us hits such as I Touch Myself and Pleasure and Pain.
It also exclusively reveals the story behind three new songs set to be released this week — songs Chrissy wrote and recorded with singer/songwriter Tim Finn in the years before she died.
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