Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer
Palmer in 2019
Background information
Birth nameAmanda MacKinnon Palmer
Also known as
  • Amanda Fucking Palmer
  • AFP
Born (1976-04-30) April 30, 1976
New York City, U.S.
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • performance artist
  • author
Instruments
Years active1999–present
Labels
Spouse
(m. 2011; sep. 2022)
WebsiteAmandaPalmer.net

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.