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Newton NC, United States (1989 – present)

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos on August 22, 1963) is an American pianist and singer-songwriter. She is married to English sound engineer Mark Hawley, with whom she has one child, Natashya “Tash” Lórien Hawley, born on September 5, 2000.

Having already begun composing instrumental pieces on piano, Amos won a full scholarship to the Peabody Institute at John’s Hopkins University, the youngest person ever to have been admitted, at age five. She was expelled at age eleven for, in her own words, insisting on playing by ear and because of her interest in popular rock music.

Amos was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s and was noteworthy early in her career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. She is known for her emotionally intense songs that cover a wide range of subjects including sexuality, religion and personal tragedy. Some of her charting singles include “Crucify”, “Silent All These Years”, “Cornflake Girl”, “Caught a Lite Sneeze”, “Professional Widow”, “Spark”, and “A Sorta Fairytale,” her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date.

As of 2005, Amos had sold 12 million records worldwide. Having a history of making eccentric and at times ribald comments during concerts and interviews, she has earned a reputation for being highly idiosyncratic. As a social commentator and sometimes activist, some of the topics she has been most vocal about include feminism, religion, and sexuality.

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nuxfux wrote:
1 hour ago

I love you Tori <3

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Blurrystar wrote:
7 hours ago

She is truly amazing in concert. One of my must-see concerts in life, done. Still floored. Thank you, Tori.

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meredith999 wrote:
9 hours ago

Maybe you'll not care for Midwinter Graces in a couple of months, but you'll next Christmas- that's the role of Christmas songs, right? ;p

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queerella wrote:
11 hours ago

hehe yep, was about to comment on that as well. especially the period part (of course with a bit of an Indian touch) <3

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peacebiotch wrote:
11 hours ago

"it's strange to hear Tori singing about Jesus, angels and stuff without a little blowjob or period involved." [2] lol, perfectly stated.

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queerella wrote:
12 hours ago

I bet u do ;>

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Thoron wrote:
14 hours ago

Now or than I just want to spend, a silent night with you, with you

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beagle_elgaeb wrote:
15 hours ago

At first, I didn't like Tori at all. Little by little I realized how cool she was. About 4 yrs ago, I was trying to find new music on the web and I went to "The most played songs of 1994 all over the globe" and there it was: "God - Tori Amos" it sounded like mantras to me. Actually, "A Silent Night With U" and "Spark" are my favorites. And who says MG is shit is totally wrong. And that's all... my lung is aching, maybe because I'm addicted to nicotine patches...

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Pan_Totencham wrote:
yesterday evening

"Nah, its not really. See if you care about it in a couple of months" <== ikr!! same thing with AATS. initially I thought it was a rly nice album but now I totally don't care 'bout it. yet, I think that as far as music is concerned MG > AATS. tho it's strange to hear Tori singing about Jesus, angels and stuff without a little blowjob or period involved.

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meredith999 wrote:
yesterday evening

I had no idea that any Christmas album can be soooo good!

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uberbjork wrote:
yesterday morning

midwinter graces is awesome. pink and glitter is my jam.

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Isopropano wrote:
yesterday morning

PS22 MUST DIE, THEY SUCK

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deadgrandma wrote:
yesterday morning

Nah, its not really. See if you care about it in a couple of months

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NarcolepsyWeed wrote:
yesterday morning

midwinter graces is actually... really good. wowowow.

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cricketlove00 wrote:
Saturday evening

PS22 did renditions of "Winter's Carol" and "A Silent Night With You." They make me cry.

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luke_suspicious wrote:
Saturday morning

I love you, Tori. I got lost on my wedding day, and the only voice I could think of was yours. The only words I could think of were yours. And the music soothed me to death.

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cricketlove00 wrote:
Friday evening

I wish there were more audio/video recordings of the solo shows...

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queerella wrote:
Thursday evening

huh, what's wrong with Isopropano ? love his/her comments actually - are you guys boring or what ?

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_pinksandposies wrote:
Thursday evening

you mean mentally challenged.

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Deardeadfriend wrote:
Thursday evening

You mean 11.

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Nov 19 Tori Amos : Sinful Attraction Tour Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Nov 24 Tori Amos Sinful Attraction Tour QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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News

Full Length "Midwinter Graces" Listening Party Today at imeem

6 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/toriamos

Tori's new album, Midwinter Graces, is available this Tuesday November 10th, but you can listen to the album in its entirety starting TODAY on imeem. Pre-Order available now at iTunes and Amazon.

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