Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer is an American musician, singer, songwriter, pianist, and author best known as one half of the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls.
Amanda Palmer is an American musician, singer, songwriter, pianist, and author best known as one half of the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls. She later built a solo career and has also worked with projects including Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra and Evelyn Evelyn. She is also known for her crowdfunding and direct fan support for releases.
Early life
Amanda Palmer was born in New York City on April 30, 1976, and grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts. She studied at Wesleyan University and graduated in 1998.
The Dresden Dolls
Palmer became known as the vocalist and pianist of The Dresden Dolls, which she formed with drummer Brian Viglione around 2000. The duo helped establish her reputation in punk cabaret and alternative performance music.
Solo career
Palmer launched a solo recording career in 2008 with *Who Killed Amanda Palmer*, followed by later solo and collaborative releases. Her solo work broadened her audience beyond the Dresden Dolls.
Other work
In addition to music, Palmer has worked as an author, playwright, actor, blogger, and performance artist. She is also active in advocacy and fan-supported funding models.
Personal life
Palmer married writer Neil Gaiman in 2011, and they have one child.
Key facts
- Palmer first gained wide recognition as the singer and keyboardist of The Dresden Dolls.
- She began releasing solo material in 2008, including the album *Who Killed Amanda Palmer*.
- Her work is often described as blending punk cabaret, alternative rock, theatre, and performance art.
- She has been associated with crowdfunding and direct fan support for releases.
- Palmer is also an author and blogger.
Amanda Palmer has toured internationally and is known to Canadian audiences through her music releases, live performances, and wider alternative-music profile.
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References
- German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_PalmerSupports: Birth date, birthplace, identity as musician/singer/songwriter, solo career, The Dresden Dolls.
- NAMM — https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/amanda-palmerSupports: The Dresden Dolls, solo albums, crowdfunding campaign, activism.
- Amanda Palmer official site — https://amandapalmer.net/about/Supports: Occupations and broad creative work including music, theatre, art, writing.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2338978/bio/Supports: Birth date/place, marriage to Neil Gaiman, one child, credits.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_PalmerSupports: General biography, The Dresden Dolls, solo album release, marriage.