Amphlett Lane

02/06/2026

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21/04/2026

Much loved and respected Divinyls lead singer Chrissy Amphlett passed away on this day in 2013 (April 21)

Chrissy was the cousin of another legendary Australian singer, Little Pattie (Patricia Amphlett).

As an actress, she made her film debut in “Monkey Grip” (1982) in a supporting role as Angela, the temperamental lead singer of a rock band, and in 1988, she starred opposite Russell Crowe in the first Australian production of W***y Russell's stage musical “Blood Brothers”.

She also portrayed Judy Garland in multiple productions of “The Boy from Oz”.

In her autobiography “Pleasure and Pain” (2005), Amphlett described breaking into the music scene from the age of fourteen, being arrested for busking when seventeen and travelling in Spain, and how her performances drew upon childhood pain.

Chrissy Amphlett, Jeremy Paul, and guitarist Mark McEntee formed Divinyls in Sydney in 1980, and they went on to be an integral part of a golden age of live band and pub rock in Australia, starting with the “Monkey Grip” soundtrack.

The band went on to have a string of hits, including “I Touch Myself” which went to #1 in Australia, #4 in the US, and #10 in the UK.

Chrissy passed away aged 53, on 21 April 2013 at her home in Manhattan, after a long battle with breast cancer.
Due to the multiple sclerosis that Amphlett concurrently had, she reported that she was unable to receive radiation treatment or chemotherapy as cancer treatment.

The I Touch Myself Project was launched in 2014, twelve months after the passing of Chrissy Amphlett to breast cancer.

Amphlett was passionate about spreading awareness of the importance of early detection and wanted the song to be adapted as an anthem for breast health around the world.
The Project was created in Chrissy’s honour with a mission to create educational forums to remind women to check their breasts regularly and to take action if there are any changes.

In June 2014, Connie Mitchell, Deborah Conway, Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan, Little Pattie, Megan Washington, Olivia Newton-John, Sarah Blasko, Sarah McLeod and Suze DeMarchi released a version of "I Touch Myself", each provided their own interpretation and distinct style to the song.

Chrissy Amphlett was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame as a member of Divinyls in 2006.

Never forget this early stuff though....

https://youtu.be/WnOXYcO4zjg

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21/04/2026

13 years since we lost Chrissy Amphlett, the swaggering, pouting, howling wild woman of Australian rock. Chrissy became a household name in the 80s fronting the Divinyls, who enjoyed huge success at home and also overseas with the hit “I Touch Myself”. Sadly, Chrissy suffered from health issues and we lost her to cancer in 2013 aged just 53. RIP

20/04/2026

Thirteen years since we lost our amazing Chrissy, loved & missed always! 💕⚘♥️

01/04/2026

A guide to discovering Chrissy Amphlett's Victoria! 🙂

Finding the Divinyls’ singer in Victoria takes in journeys in Geelong and central Melbourne.

17/02/2026

On this day in 2015!

Amphlett Lane was officially opened by Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle in a private ceremony before Chrissy's family & friends on 18th February 2015. Thankyou Team Chrissy for all the hard work involved in making Chrissy's lane a reality. As her cousin Patricia Amphlett (singer Little Pattie) said at the ceremony 'Our family is so proud & Chrissy would just love this'.

17/02/2026

14/02/2026

❤️⚘️Chrissy⚘️❤️

05/02/2026

On this day in 1991, the Divinyls single “I Touch Myself” went to #1 on the Australian Singles Chart (February 4)

It was also a Top 5 hit on the other side of the Pacific…

When released in the United States, the song caused a minor controversy, but performed brilliantly, peaking at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 after receiving extensive play on modern rock radio, which was more accepting of the song's subject matter.

Despite having a catalogue of hits in Australia, Divinyls are considered a bit of a “one-hit wonder” in the US, as "I Touch Myself" was their only US Top 40 hit.

It also went to #10 in the UK and #13 in Canada.

The I Touch Myself Project was launched in 2014, twelve months after the passing of Chrissy Amphlett to breast cancer.
Amphlett was passionate about spreading awareness of the importance of early detection and wanted the song to be adapted as an anthem for breast health around the world.

The Project was created in Chrissy’s honour with a mission to create educational forums to remind women to check their breasts regularly and to take action if there are any changes.

In 2018, Serena Williams recorded the song and posted her version on instagram. It became the most retweeted post, the most talked about campaign on Instagram and the most watched video during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Click on the link below to watch the clip:

https://youtu.be/wv-34w8kGPM

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31/01/2026

Australia’s First Lady of Rock Reignites: Geelong Celebrates Divinyls’ 20‑Year ARIA Milestone on 30th January 2026

From the avenues of Belmont to the ARIA Hall of Fame, Geelong celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Divinyl’s inauguration as Aussie Music Royalty.