Introduction to Amy Lee

Amy Lee is a multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter, and composer. She is best known for being the lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence. Amy's music has been critically acclaimed for its unique blend of melodic metal and classical elements. She has also collaborated with various other artists such as Seether, Korn, and David Hodges.

Early Life and Career

Amy was born in Riverside, California in 1981. She started playing piano at a very young age and was primarily influenced by classical music. Amy grew up in many different locations due to her father's job and moved around with her family frequently. At the age of 13 she moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where she met future Evanescence bandmates Ben Moody and John LeCompt. Together they formed the band Evanescence in 1995. The band released their first EP in 1998 and their debut album Fallen in 2003 which was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA.

Solo Career

In addition to her work with Evanescence, Amy has released several solo albums including Aftermath in 2016 and Dream Too Much in 2016. She has also collaborated with various other artists on various projects such as Seether's album Karma and Effect in 2005 and Korn's album The Path of Totality in 2011. Amy has also composed music for various films such as War Story in 2014 and Voice from the Stone in 2017.

Style

Amy's musical style is unique blend of metal, gothic rock, classical music, synthpop and alternative rock. She often uses a variety of different instruments such as piano, guitar, drums, synthesizers, orchestral elements and various electronics to create her sound. Her live performances are also known for their intense energy and emotion.

Influence

Amy has been widely praised for her musicianship as well as her powerful live performances. She has won numerous awards over the years including two Grammy Awards for Best Hard Rock Performance and Best New Artist in 2004. Her influence can be heard on many modern metal bands such as Paramore, Bring Me The Horizon and Halestorm.