Amy Lee

Biography

Amy Lynn Hartzler (known professionally as Amy Lee) is the lead singer of the band Evanescence. She was born on December 13, 1981 to John Lee, a disc jockey and TV personality, and Sara Cargill. They moved from California to Florida to Illinois, and then finally to Arkansas. She is a classically trained pianist. She spent 9 years studying classical piano in her youth. Amy met young guitarist Ben Moody at a summer camp in 1994 while playing on the piano. He was astounded by her talents as a singer and pianist, so he convinced her to form a band with him. They went through several names, including Childish Intentions and Stricken, before settling for Evanescence. They were signed by Big-Wig Enterprises in 2000 and released a collection of demos called "Origin". Later in 2002, they got a record deal with Wind-Up Records along with former band member David Hodges and created their debut "Fallen," a 7x platinum selling album, which led to the international success that they are today. "Fallen" was followed by the release of "The Open Door" in 2006 and the self-titled album "Evanescence" in 2011.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Musical Guest
2. Evanescence: Synthesis Live (2018) — Self - Lead Vocals / Piano
3. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023) — Fan (voice)
4. Evanescence: Anywhere But Home (2004) — Vocals, Piano
5. Korn: MTV Unplugged (2007) — Self - Second Voice
6. We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash (2012) — Self
7. VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown (2003)
8. Evanescence: Embracing the Bitter Truth (2021) — Self
9. Pepsi Smash (2003) — Self
10. Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2007 (2007) — lead guitar
11. Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2012 (2012) — lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
12. Evanescence - Rock am Ring 2003 (2003) — Self
13. Evanescence: Rock in Rio 40 Anos (2024)
14. Evanescence: Live From São Paulo (2023) — Self/Vocals
15. Evanescence: Live In Amsterdam (2022) — Self/Vocals
16. Evanescence - A Live Session From Rock Falcon Studio (2020) — Herself
17. Evanescence - Driven To Perform Livestream (2021) — Herself
18. Evanescence - Live At Nova Rock Festival 2022 (2022) — Self
19. Evanescence: Nissan Live Sets (2016)
20. Evanescence: MTV World Stage (2012)
21. Evanescence: Rock in Rio 2010, Lisboa (2012) — lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
22. Evanescence : Secret Ring (2004) — Vocals
23. Evanescence - Live at The Paramount 2016 (2016) — Lead Singer
24. Evanescence - Live And Intimate In Australia (2007) — Singer
25. Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded (2011) — Herself
26. Wagakki Band Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 - Live & Orchestra - in Osaka-jo Hall (2020) — Self - Vocals
27. Evanescence: Rock Am Ring 2023 (2023) — Self - Lead Vocals / Piano
28. Evanescence: South American Tour 2023 • Documentary (2026) — Self
29. I Love the New Millennium (2008) — Self
30. MTV World Stage (2009) — Self

Directed

1. Evanescence: Rock Am Ring 2023 (2023) — Director