Amanda Palmer
American musician and songwriter (born 1976)
1976 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician and songwriter (born 1976)
Born
April 30, 1976
Age
~50 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, composer, singer
United StatesBorn in New York City
1976
Born in New York City (1976-04-30)
Present
Age ~50
About
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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Who is Amanda Palmer?+
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 s
What does the name Amanda mean?+
The name Amanda means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name genus, from amandus, future passive participle of to love: thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Aimee.". It is of English origin.
When was Amanda Palmer born?+
Amanda Palmer was born on April 30, 1976.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name genus, from amandus, future passive participle of to love: thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Aimee.
The name Amanda is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name genus, from amandus, future passive participle of to love: thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Aimee.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Amanda — April 30, 1976
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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