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Amy Lee

Amy Lee is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the rock band Evanescence.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Amy Lee is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence. She is also recognized for her classical piano background and work on film and collaborative projects.

What it is

Amy Lee, born Amy Lynn Lee on December 13, 1981, in Riverside, California, is the lead vocalist, keyboardist, and co-founder of Evanescence. The band achieved major commercial success in the 2000s, especially with the album *Fallen* and the single "Bring Me to Life." Lee is also a trained pianist and songwriter.

Why it matters

Lee is a key figure in modern rock, known for blending classical piano with heavy rock and metal influences. Her work with Evanescence has reached international audiences, including Canadian fans, through tours and radio play. She has also contributed to solo projects and film music, and is involved in epilepsy awareness advocacy.

Key details

Lee cites influences such as Mozart, Björk, Tori Amos, and Danny Elfman. She has been active since 1995 and is married to Josh Hartzler. Beyond Evanescence, she has worked on music for film and other media, and is identified as an American musician and vocalist.

In short

  • Amy Lee is the lead singer and co-founder of Evanescence.
  • She is a trained pianist and songwriter.
  • Evanescence broke through with *Fallen* and "Bring Me to Life."
  • Lee has also done solo and film work.
Canadian angle

Amy Lee is widely known to Canadian rock and alternative-music audiences through Evanescence’s international success and touring presence.

Quick questions

Who is Amy Lee?
Amy Lee is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Evanescence.
What band is Amy Lee associated with?
She is most closely associated with Evanescence, where she serves as co-founder, lead vocalist, and keyboardist.
What instruments does Amy Lee play?
She is especially known for vocals and piano, and she also works with keyboard instruments.

Sources

  1. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Lee
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, profession, and membership in Evanescence.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1341624/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and role as co-founder, lead singer, keyboardist, and main songwriter of Evanescence.
  3. Spanish Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Lee
    Supports: Identity as an American singer, pianist, songwriter, and co-founder/vocalist of Evanescence.
  4. Red Light Management — https://redlightmanagement.com/artists/amy-lee/
    Supports: Professional profile describing Lee as a classically trained pianist, singer, songwriter, and co-founder/lead vocalist of Evanescence.