Tori Amos, born Myra Ellen Amos in Newton, North Carolina, United States, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Early in her career she also performed as "Ellen Amos" and under the alias "Tess Makes Good". A classically trained prodigy, she moved from conservatory studies to the club circuit, developing a distinctive piano‑based style that blends alternative rock, chamber pop, pop rock and electronic elements.
After fronting the band Y Kant Tori Read, she achieved a solo breakthrough with the album "Little Earthquakes", followed by acclaimed releases including "Under the Pink", "Boys for Pele", "From the Choirgirl Hotel", "Scarlet's Walk", "American Doll Posse", "Night of Hunters", "Native Invader", "Ocean to Ocean", "The Music of Tori and the Muses" and "In Times of Dragons". Key songs such as "Silent All These Years", "Crucify", "Cornflake Girl", "God", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans" and "A Sorta Fairytale" established her as a major alternative artist. She has received multiple Grammy nominations and awards recognition, including honours for her classical‑crossover work.
