Divinyl

Divinyls
Origin	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Rock, New wave
Years active	1980–1996, 2006–2009
Labels	Chrysalis, Virgin, EMI
Past members	Chrissy Amphlett, Mark McEntee, Richard Harvey, Jeremy Paul, Bjarne Ohlin, Rick Grossman, Tim Millikan, Frank Infante, Charley Drayton

Divinyls were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980. The band primarily consisted of Chrissy Amphlett on lead vocals and Mark McEntee on guitar. They are best known for their 1991 single "I Touch Myself", which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number one in Australia.

History

Formation and Early Years (1980-1982)

Divinyls were formed in 1980 by Chrissy Amphlett, Mark McEntee, and Jeremy Paul. The band quickly gained a reputation for their energetic live performances and Amphlett's distinctive stage presence. They released their debut single "Boys in Town" in 1981, which became a hit in Australia.

Commercial Success (1983-1991)

The band's debut album, Desperate, was released in 1983 and included the hit single "Science Fiction". They continued to release successful albums throughout the 1980s, including What a Life! (1985) and Temperamental (1988). In 1991, Divinyls released their self-titled album Divinyls, which featured the international hit single "I Touch Myself". The song's success brought the band worldwide recognition.

Later Years and Disbandment (1992-1996)

Following the success of "I Touch Myself", the band struggled to maintain their commercial momentum. They released the album Underworld in 1996, but it failed to achieve the same level of success as their previous work. The band disbanded later that year.

Reformation and Final Years (2006-2009)

Divinyls reformed in 2006 and performed several live shows. However, they did not release any new material. The band officially disbanded again in 2009.

Legacy

Divinyls are remembered for their contribution to the Australian rock scene and their influence on subsequent generations of musicians. Chrissy Amphlett passed away in 2013, but her legacy continues through the band's music.

Discography

• Desperate (1983)
• What a Life! (1985)
• Temperamental (1988)
• Divinyls (1991)
• Underworld (1996)

Related Pages

• Chrissy Amphlett
• Mark McEntee
• I Touch Myself
• Australian rock
• Chrysalis Records
• Virgin Records
• EMI