Amanda Palmer

Date of Birth: April 30, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Amanda Palmer, born Amanda MacKinnon Palmer on April 30, 1976, in New York City, is a multifaceted musician, singer, songwriter, and performance artist. She first rose to prominence as the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo The Dresden Dolls, which she formed in 2000 with drummer Brian Viglione. Known for their unique blend of punk rock and cabaret, The Dresden Dolls quickly gained a cult following. Amanda Palmer’s career is characterized by her eclectic musical styles, ranging from alternative rock to dark cabaret, and her innovative approach to engaging with her audience. She has released several solo albums, including “Who Killed Amanda Palmer” and “Theatre Is Evil,” and is also known for her work with the supergroup Evelyn Evelyn and her collaboration with her husband, author Neil Gaiman. Beyond music, Palmer is an advocate for crowdfunding and independent art, famously raising over a million dollars on Kickstarter to fund her album “Theatre Is Evil.” She is also a published author, having co-written “The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help,” which became a New York Times bestseller.

5 Interesting Facts about Amanda Palmer

1. Amanda Palmer was a member of the street performance troupe The Legendary Pink Dots.

2. She married author Neil Gaiman in 2011.

3. Palmer once posed as a living statue called “The Eight Foot Bride” in Harvard Square.

4. Her Kickstarter campaign raised $1.2 million, making it one of the most successful music projects on the platform.

5. Amanda Palmer gave a widely viewed TED Talk titled “The Art of Asking,” which has garnered millions of views.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Amanda Palmer

1. “Stop pretending art is hard.”

2. “I think musicians should stay off the internet for a few months a year. Just to keep us fresh.”

3. “When you’re an artist, nobody ever tells you or hits you with the magic wand of legitimacy. You have to hit your own head with your own handmade wand. And you feel stupid doing it.”

4. “There’s no ‘correct path’ to becoming a real artist.”

5. “You can’t ever know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”