Divinyls

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Seminal Australian band of the eighties and nineties, DIVINYLS emerged as a partnership between guitarist Mark McEntee and one of the most powerful performers to come out of Australia, Christina ('Chrissy') Amphlett. Amphlett became the front-woman of rock, embodying a sexy, brash, punk rock'n'roll ethic, while dressed in her trademark school uniform, high heels and fishnet stockings. The pair along with Jeremy Paul (formerly of Air Supply) and Rick Grossman (later of the Hoodoo Gurus) followed the honest path to rock 'n 'roll's door, starting out playing small bars in Sydney. They came to prominence in the early eighties after appearing in Ken Cameron's film 'Monkey Grip' and releasing the potent single from the soundtrack, Boys in Town. The single was a hit with fans and critics, reaching the Top Ten in Australia and winning the band a record contract with Chrysalis. DIVINYLS went on to record numerous albums - 'Desperate' (1983), 'What a Life!' (1985) and 'Temperamental' (1988) producing rock songs that still define the genre today, some of the most memorable being "Pleasure and Pain", "Boys In Town", Science Fiction" and "Hey Little Boy". Their 1991 album 'Divinyls' featured the singles "Make Out Alright" and the controversial "I Touch Myself" which was their most successful single, reaching Number 1 in Australia and Number 4 on the mainstream charts in the USA. This was followed by a stunning live album, simply titled 'Live'. Later in their career, DIVINYLS toured extensively as a duo with the help of world class session musicians, taking their raw, rock 'n 'roll spirit and blistering, mesmerising live show around the globe. 1995's darker album 'Underworld' included the singles "Heart Of Steel", "I'm Jealous" (featured on TV's Melrose Place), "Sex Will Keep Us Together" and the heart-rending "Human On The Inside". An overview of their work (plus covers and rarities) 'Make You Happy (1981-1983)' released in 1997. DIVINYLS sold more than 500,000 albums in Australia and more than two million worldwide. In a male-dominated world of rock, Amphlett's role as part of DIVINYLS was a thrilling phenomenon; here was a woman who expressed both violence and vulnerability in her music, and whose ardent, sexually charged performances took audiences to new heights, and who became an icon and an inspiration to women in rock around the world. DIVINYLS were popular inductees into the ARIA Hall Of Fame in 2006 and put in a blistering performance in a much-anticipated reunion set, their first live performance since 1997. The thrill of that performance has rekindled old energies and this much-loved iconic Australian band are set to get back in to saddle for a new album following their highly successful Australian tour of 2007

Latest bulletin 10.31.09

Band members to join Chrissy on Australian Rock Symphony tour

Great news! Charley Owen, Jerome Smith & Charley Drayton will all play in Chrissy's band for the upcoming Australian Rock Symphony tour..with the obviously notable exception of Guitarist / Songwriter, Mark McEntee, the rest of the band are all members of the Divinyls!!!

please see previous Bulletin for full event details..

IT'S GONNA BE HOT!!!!

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Nov 09, 12:04 AM

wooo hooo
May 24, 04:22 AM

Hey, Please come to griffith NSW... its a lovely town that i can guarantee love u and your music x dana
Jan 16, 05:47 PM

God I love her - she rocks!
Oct 07 2008, 04:55 AM

Heya Mark..
Jun 23 2008, 09:14 PM

she is beautiful
May 14 2008, 04:53 PM

love this song and this video rocks .... nice to see them again ..... great hooks and vocals and harmonies to rock it
May 10 2008, 07:36 PM

balarat was amazing
Feb 07 2008, 03:53 AM

Come and show your support for this great band on our facebook group "Temperamental Aussie Divinyls fans" - it aims to gather together all Divinyls fans and share info on their past, present and future!