Divinals singer, Chrissie Amphlett dies, aged 53

[southernGuild]

Sad News For many in the Rock world. Former Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has died in New York after a long battle with cancer. Amphlett, 53, lived in New York with her husband, former Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton.
A Long hard battle she fought, and was an inspiration to many living with cancer.
When she Rocked....She rocked! :wink:
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/mus ... 2ia30.html
Always liked their big hit. "I dust my shelf'

 

[roughdiamond]

A true pioneering rock Oz chick Godess that held her own style - "too much too young". RIP

 

[walrus]

Southern, are you trying to moderate yourself? Their big hit was "I Touch Myself"...

walrus

 

[davismanLV]

Awwww, jeeze. I'm so sorry to hear this. Going to work with a heavy heart. RIP, my dear.....

 

[Alan_M]

I was never a big fan, but I did see them open for Dire Straits and they put on a good show. I guess they were much more popular in Oz?

 

[walrus]

She was pretty popular in the USA during the heyday of MTV. Mainly because of this song and video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-34w8kGPM

walrus

 

[adorshki]

I woulda let her dust my shelf anytime.
:lol:

 

[southernGuild]

Southern, are you trying to moderate yourself? Their big hit was "I Touch Myself"...

....Ohhh Yes, and what a hit it was! :wink: Some folks can only inspire me just enough to 'dust my shelf'.......others to all kinds of 'inspirations'.
Chrissie was pretty inspirational in her way. :wink:
She was actually planning to use the song for a Breast Cancer ad ( No joke) Reminding women of the importance to self- examine, and stay safe.
She was quite a rockin' Lady. Died far too young.
And at that....."I believe I'll dust my broom" 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ZW08zOkYU

 

[SouthernSounds]

Mainly because of this song and video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-34w8kGPM

Even down here they were known: that song is unmistakable.

RIP Chrissie.

All the best,
B.

 

[Zelja]

Yeah, she's had it tough for a while, battling MS for many years & then breast cancer. RIP Chrissy.

Also a fine actress having done some film work & played the role of Judy Garland in "The Boy from Oz" stage musical.

The Divinyls were more than a one hit wonder, especially here. Rocking live, but also were good pop/rock writers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73mx10GmFsU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKWSDckFUiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfrKejzTdLU