Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos on August 22, 1963 in Newton, North Carolina, USA) is an American singer-songwriter.

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August 22 - 1963 - Newton - North Carolina - USA - American - Singer-songwriter

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Amos led an influx of confessional female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s and is noteworthy as one of the few modern popular music stars to utilize a piano as her primary instrument. She is known for lyrically opaque but emotionally intense songs that tackle a wide range of subjects, including sexuality, religion, patriarchy and personal tragedy. Some of her best-known songs include ?Crucify,? ?Silent All These Years,? ?Me and a Gun,? ?Cornflake Girl,? "A Sorta Fairytale," ?Professional Widow? and ?Spark.?

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1990s - Piano - Sexuality - Religion - Patriarchy - Crucify - Me and a Gun

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Amos has experienced limited chart success in the United States and the United Kingdom but has also enjoyed a large cult following. She is also known for making eccentric comments during interviews and in concerts.

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United States - United Kingdom - Cult following

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