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Amanda Palmer

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Amanda Palmer

b. 1976

American musician and performance artist (born 1976)

Late 20th Century

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Birth

1976 April 30, 1976 →

Biography

Amanda MacKinnon Palmer is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist who was the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo the Dresden Dolls and the ex-wife of author Neil Gaiman. 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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1976
Birth

American singer-songwriter and pianist (The Dresden Dolls and Evelyn Evelyn)

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