Tori Amos
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Summary
Tori Amos was born on August 22, 1963[1], in Newton[2]. She has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], pianist[4], composer[5], recording artist[6], and harpsichordist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,683 views/month, #1,942 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: film director[10], singer[11], musician[12], songwriter[13]
- Field of work: music composing[14]
- Educated at: Montgomery College[15], Peabody Institute[16], Richard Montgomery High School[17]
- Award received: Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[18]
- Member of: Y Kant Tori Read[19]
- Influenced by: Joni Mitchell[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Genre: alternative rock[22], baroque pop[23], art rock[24], classical music[25]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[26], Deutsche Grammophon[27], Epic Records[28], Island Records[29]
- Discography: Tori Amos discography[30]
- Commons category: Tori Amos[31]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[32]
- Family name: Amos[33]
- Given name: Myra[34], Tori[35], Ellen[36]
- Pseudonym: Tori Amos[37]
- Significant event: Montreux Jazz Festival 1991[38], Montreux Jazz Festival 1992[39], Montreux Jazz Festival 2005[40], Montreux Jazz Festival 2007[41], Montreux Jazz Festival 2010[42]
- Official website: https://www.toriamos.com/[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tori Amos[44]
- Medical condition: synesthesia[45]
- Instrument: piano[46], organ[47], Hammond organ[48], reed organ[49], synthesizer[50]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1963-08-22[53]
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Genre(s): alternative pop, alternative rock, art pop, art rock, baroque pop, chamber pop, crossover prog, electronic, electronica, experimental, indie rock, jazz, piano rock, pop, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter[54]
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Community tags: adult alternative pop/rock, alternative pop, alternative rock, alternative/indie rock, american, art pop, art rock, baroque pop, chamber pop, contemporary singer/songwriter, crossover prog, electronic, electronica, experimental, female vocalist, female vocals, indie rock, jazz, piano, piano pop rock, piano rock, pop, pop rock, rock, rock and indie, singer-songwriter, wip[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: c0b2500e-0cef-4130-869d-732b23ed9df5[56]
Why It Matters
Tori Amos has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
She has been cited as an influence by Alanis Morissette[59], a singer-songwriter[60], b. 1974[61], of Canada[62], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[63], specialised in music composing[64] and Evanescence[65], a rock band[66], founded in 1994[67].
FAQs
Where was Tori Amos born?
Tori Amos was born in Newton[2].
What did Tori Amos do for work?
Tori Amos worked as a singer-songwriter[3], pianist[4], composer[5], recording artist[6], and harpsichordist[7].
Where did Tori Amos go to school?
Tori Amos was educated at Montgomery College[15], Peabody Institute[16], and Richard Montgomery High School[17].
What awards did Tori Amos receive?
Honors received include Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[18].
Who did Tori Amos influence?
Tori Amos has been cited as an influence by Alanis Morissette[59] and Evanescence[65].