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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amy Lee is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the rock band Evanescence. Born Amy Lynn Lee in Riverside, California, she is also known for her classical piano background and work on film and collaborative projects.

Early life

Amy Lee was born in Riverside, California, and is known by her birth name Amy Lynn Lee. Sources describe her as having a classical piano background and an early interest in music.

Evanescence

Lee is best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Evanescence, a rock band she formed with Ben Moody. The band achieved major commercial success in the 2000s, especially with *Fallen* and "Bring Me to Life".

Musical style and influences

Sources describe Lee as a singer, songwriter, and pianist whose work spans rock and metal-related genres. She has cited influences that include classical composers and artists such as Mozart, Björk, Tori Amos, and Danny Elfman.

Other work

In addition to Evanescence, Lee has contributed to solo and collaborative projects and to music tied to film and other media. She has also been described as involved in advocacy work related to epilepsy awareness.

Key facts

  • Amy Lee is the lead singer and co-founder of Evanescence.
  • She was born Amy Lynn Lee in Riverside, California, in 1981.
  • She is trained as a pianist and is also a songwriter.
  • Evanescence became widely known through its breakthrough album *Fallen* and the single "Bring Me to Life".
  • Lee has also worked on solo material and on music for film projects.
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Canadian context

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

Frequently asked 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 is Amy Lee’s birth name?
Her birth name is Amy Lynn Lee.
When was Amy Lee born?
She was born on December 13, 1981.
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.

References

  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.