Inside the wild life of Divinyls rock goddess Chrissy Amphlett | Australian Story

Divinyls lead singer Chrissy Amphlett was a rock icon who lived hard and burnt bright until her death at 53. Her wild stage presence and powerful voice enthralled fans in Australia and around the globe. In this Australian Story special, family, friends and former band mates reflect on the highs and lows of Chrissy's life including fame, addiction and health battles. This documentary features previously unseen footage and three songs Chrissy wrote and recorded with Tim Finn15 years before her death. 0:00 Chrissy Amphlett: The powerhouse of Australian rock 03:22 Chrissy Amphlett's beginnings 06:57 Birth of Divinyls 08:12 The unseen Super 8 footage 10:26 The schoolgirl uniform "mask" 15:11 Chemistry and conflict 17:38 Behind rock photographer's lens 20:24 Pleasure and and pinnacle of global success 24:29 Chrissy's addiction struggles 26:09 Cracks start to appear in band 36:21 Chrissy's love for New York City 38:36 Musical theatre calls - The Boy from Oz 41:46 Dealing with a diagnosis 46:14 A big decision to make 51:54 The 'lost' Chrissy Amphlett songs Australian Story is an award-winning ABC documentary program, dedicated to the power of the personal. For nearly 30 years, it has profiled the lives of extraordinary and everyday Australians in their own words, without a traditional narrator. The result is intimate, first-person stories built from interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts. Compelling stories about real people that illuminate, entertain and inspire. Watch more full-length Australian Story documentaries free and ad-free on ABC iview. Search "ABC iview" on your smart TV or streaming device, find the ABC iview app on your mobile, or click here: https://iview.abc.net.au/ Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNewsIndepth #Divinyls #ChrissyAmphlett