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Amanda Palmer

Amanda MacKinnon Palmer (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist who is the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo the Dresden Dolls. She performs as a solo artist and was also a member of the duo Evelyn Evelyn and the lead singer and songwriter of Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra. She has gained a cult fanbase and was one of the first musical artists to popularize the use of crowdfunding websites.

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Born
Amanda MacKinnon Palmer (1976-04-30) April 30, 1976 (age 49)New York City, U.S.
Origin
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Alternative rockdark cabaretfolk
Occupations
Singer-songwritermusicianperformance artistauthor
Instruments
Vocalskeyboardsukuleleharmonicadrums
Years active
1999–present
Labels
RoadrunnerCooking Vinyl8ft. Records
Spouse
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Website
AmandaPalmer.net

Tables

· Filmography
2012
Artifact
Role(s)
interviewee
2014
Temple of Art
Role(s)
co-producer
Lennon or McCartney
Role(s)
Short documentary film; interview clip
2019
Happy!
Role(s)
Leader of the Blue Feather (1 episode)
Year
Title
Notes
2012
Artifact
interviewee
2014
Temple of Art
co-producer
2014
Lennon or McCartney
Short documentary film; interview clip
2019
Happy!
Leader of the Blue Feather (1 episode)
· Podcasts › Other
Year
Title
Episode
April 11, 2016
Design Matters
"Amanda Palmer"
May 22, 2018
Love and Courage
"Amanda Palmer"
June 14, 2018
Róisín Meets
"Amanda Palmer"
January 27, 2019
Conversations with People Who Hate Me
"I Hate Amanda Palmer"
April 17, 2019
The Tim Ferriss Show
"Amanda Palmer on Creativity, Pain, and Art"
April 2019
The Working Songwriter
"Amanda Palmer"
July 23, 2019
KEXP Live Room
"Amanda Palmer"
November 15, 2019
Against Everyone with Conner Habib
"AEWCH 90: Amanda Palmer or We Are All Here For Each Other"
January 17, 2020
'Creative Rebels' with Adam Brazier & David Speed
"The Art of Asking with Amanda Palmer"

References

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  45. "Amanda Palmer defends herself over paying musicians with hugs and beer"
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  46. Kotaku
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  63. "Amanda Palmer playing shows with her father in support of their collaborative covers LP (tour dates)"
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