The story of Divinyls rock goddess Chrissy Amphlett | Australian Story

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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. 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 a

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