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About Divinyls
Hometown
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Formed
1981
Genre
Rock
In America, Divinyls are known primarily for the gleaming 1991 pop hit “I Touch Myself,” a sexually empowered love note driven by the expressive vocals of Chrissy Amphlett. However, the band had been established hitmakers in their native Australia for a decade by the time that song became a success. Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee founded Divinyls in 1980 and reached the Top 10 soon after with their hard-rock-leaning debut single, “Boys In Town,” which reflected the band’s fondness for AC/DC. More hits followed, including the synth-heavy New Wave rocker “Science Fiction” and the moodier “Pleasure and Pain”; the latter especially showcased Amphlett’s smoky, urgent voice. Following the success of “I Touch Myself,” the band enjoyed continued popularity in Australia through the mid-’90s, highlighted by the smoldering Melrose Place: The Music cut “I’m Jealous,” and were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2006. Sadly, Amphlett passed away from breast cancer in 2013.
Members of Divinyls include, or have included, Jeremy Paul, Charlie Owen, Frank Infante, Charley Drayton, Jerome Smith, Mark McEntee, and Chrissy Amphlett.
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