Biography
Who is Amy Lee?
Early life and real name
Amy Lee was born Amy Lynn Lee on December 13, 1981, in Riverside, California. Her parents are John Lee and Sara Cargill, and she grew up as the oldest of five siblings. Her father worked as a disc jockey and voice-over artist during her childhood years.
During her pre-teen years, her family moved to several locations before settling down in Little Rock, Arkansas. In Little Rock, she attended Pulaski Academy as a student where she joined the school choir and served as the president of the choir.
Career highlights
In 1994, Amy Lee met guitarist Ben Moody at a youth camp and the two began working on music together in Little Rock. They co-founded the rock band Evanescence and independently released early EPs before recording the demo album Origin.
The band signed with Wind Up Records in 2001 and moved to Los Angeles to complete their debut studio album Fallen, which was released in 2003. She contributed heavily to the songwriting on the album and later continued leading the band following lineup changes.
Family and personal life
Amy Lee experienced significant family losses during her childhood and adult years, including the death of a younger sister from an illness and the passing of her brother. These events influenced her creative writing and her exploration of themes related to grief and eternity.
She is involved in charitable work and serves as the American chairperson for the international epilepsy awareness foundation Out of the Shadows. Her work with organizations has included recognition from United Cerebral Palsy for her contributions.
Birthday and age
Amy Lee was born on December 13, 1981, which makes Amy 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Amy shares the date with 20 other famous people.
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