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that's ****ed
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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.
Hers was a life of passion and creativity; she always lived it to the fullest.
She revealed in 2010 that she had breast cancer, and she had also battled multiple sclerosis.
The Geelong-born Amphlett, the cousin of the 1960s pop icon ''Little Pattie'' Thompson, rose to fame as the feisty lead singer of the Divinyls, who formed in 1980.
Famous for Amphlett's sexy schoolgirl outfit, torn fishnets and wild on-stage antics, the Divinyls had their first hits, Boys in Town and Only Lonely, after appearing in the 1982 film Monkey Grip.
They had four Top 10 albums in Australia and one in the US. Their biggest-selling single, I Touch Myself, in 1991, was a No.1 hit in Australia, and made the Top 10 in the US and Britain.
The band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006, and, after a tour in 2007, split up.
Speaking to Fairfax in 2010, Amphlett said while her initial diagnosis had "thrown her for six", she was determined to continue recording.
"I'll get over it - I've got songs to sing, I've got stages to perform on. I'm a keep-on-going sort of girl,'' she said.
Because of her MS, Amphlett had said she was unable to receive radiation treatment for the cancer.
''It's **** and it's unfair, but life is not fair - even rock stars get breast cancer. But there've been many girls before me who have dealt with it successfully. It's easy to feel sorry for me but I feel sorry for people who are suffering it alone,'' she said.
Thompson offered the following statement on behalf of the family:
"Our beloved Chrissy peacefully made her transition this morning.
"Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity...
"She passed gently, in her sleep, surrounded by close friends and family, including husband of 14 years, musician Charley Drayton, her sister, Leigh, nephew, Matt, and cousin Patricia Thompson (“Little Pattie”).
"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.
“Best remembered as the lead singer of the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Divinyls, last month she was named one of Australia’s top ten singers of all time.
“Chrissy expressed hope that her worldwide hit I Touch Myself would remind women to perform annual breast examinations.
“Chrissy was a true pioneer and a treasure to all whose lives her music and spirit touched.”
Music journalist Glen A Baker told ABC that it was hard to come to terms with the death of someone "so ferociously larger than life".
"Pop music had trained us to expect that women in rock were kind of like accessories - pretty things in short skirts and winsome smiles," he said.
"We didn't really expect to see anyone who came on like a cavewoman. She was such a mighty singer, but she was innately so rock 'n' roll.
"Which is not to say that she wasn't, when you were with her and knew her, a delight.
"She knew what she was doing and she played it like all rock performers would do, with a certain theatricity."
Baker said Amphlett would be remembered as an absolute original.
"She wasn't trying to be anyone else," he said.
"She was an innate, natural rock performer and she'll be remembered for being so brave."
Read more: Chrissy Amphlett Loses Battle with Cancer. (http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/chrissy-amphlett-dead-20130422-2ia30.html#ixzz2RAfOVKED)
The Divinyls - Elsie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYWK_yEXWZE#)
how true is this
Divinyls - The Good Die Young (1984) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2TsDF6TD3o#)
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I saw her many times at the Piggery in Byron Bay.
A very sad loss :-[
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Good die young
RIP Chrissy :(
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I love the Divinals - she had a voice that just grabbed you and made you listen!!
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I love the Divinals - she had a voice that just grabbed you and made you listen!!
x eleventywillion
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RIP Chrissy.
^^^Same Same Lost^^^
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I've been trying to find a song of theirs called Old Radios for years with no luck. Can't recall the album name atm but it was only on the cassette ( there's a word I haven't used in a while ) Great song
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I've been trying to find a song of theirs called Old Radios for years with no luck. Can't recall the album name atm but it was only on the cassette ( there's a word I haven't used in a while ) Great song
this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gOEL7xUR_Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gOEL7xUR_Q)
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this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gOEL7xUR_Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gOEL7xUR_Q)
Are you fn serious?!
Do you know how long I've searched for that? Awesome thanks!!!
Now can you find me a downloadable version please ;)
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RIP Chrissy she was fantastic to see live a true legend :'(
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x eleventywillion
X even more millions than eleventy ;D
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So young :(
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I got reminded I saw the Divinyls back in 1987 Subiaco oval, I can not remember a thing apart from the cops taking something off me
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Now can you find me a downloadable version please ;)
www.youtube-mp3.org/ (http://www.youtube-mp3.org/)
;D
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Day before yesterday, I was listening to Divinyls in the car on the way home from work. Jumped in the car yesterday morning to go to work, and I normally listen to ABC. Divinyls came on when I started the car, and in that moment of confusion, I thought I was listening to ABC and thought, they don't usually play music like this, has something happened? It was only last night I found out it had. Worst premonition I've ever had. :'(
Saw them play at the Mansfield Tavern in Brissie when I was a young bloke. I'm glad they had her on RockWiz a few years ago.
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Are you fn serious?!
Do you know how long I've searched for that? Awesome thanks!!!
Now can you find me a downloadable version please ;)
Download http://www.freemake.com/ (http://www.freemake.com/) you can get the audio yourself
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She was definitely a performer!
My hubby was lucky to be upgraded on a flight once, and was seated next to her. He's a bit of a muso himself and spent an incredible couple of hours talking rock'n'roll with her, and about their love of dogs.
A sad loss for the Aussie music industry and fans everywhere.