Monday, April 22, 2013

Chrissy Amphlett (Divinyls) - October 25, 1959 - April 22, 2013


From Huffington Post:

"SYDNEY — Chrissy Amphlett, the raunchy lead singer of the Australian rock band Divinyls whose hit "I Touch Myself" brought her international fame in the early 1990s, died at her home in New York City on Sunday. She was 53 years old.

"Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity," her musician husband Charley Drayton said in a statement.

"Chrissy's light burns so very brightly. Hers was a life of passion and creativity. She always lived it to the fullest. With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women," he said."

So, so sad to hear this. I didn't know a lot of their music but I loved this woman's voice. In her honor, here's my personal favorite Divinyls song Back To The Wall, which was featured on the Elm Street 4 soundtrack.

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