Biography
Amy Lynn Hartzler (known professionally as Amy Lee) is the lead singer of the band Evanescence. She was born on December 13, 1981 to John Lee, a disc jockey and TV personality, and Sara Cargill. They moved from California to Florida to Illinois, and then finally to Arkansas. She is a classically trained pianist. She spent 9 years studying classical piano in her youth. Amy met young guitarist Ben Moody at a summer camp in 1994 while playing on the piano. He was astounded by her talents as a singer and pianist, so he convinced her to form a band with him. They went through several names, including Childish Intentions and Stricken, before settling for Evanescence. They were signed by Big-Wig Enterprises in 2000 and released a collection of demos called "Origin". Later in 2002, they got a record deal with Wind-Up Records along with former band member David Hodges and created their debut "Fallen," a 7x platinum selling album, which led to the international success that they are today. "Fallen" was followed by the release of "The Open Door" in 2006 and the self-titled album "Evanescence" in 2011.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Character: Fan (voice)
MOVIE • 2023
Evanescence - Live At Nova Rock Festival 2022
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
Evanescence - Driven To Perform Livestream
Character: Herself
MOVIE • 2021
Evanescence: Embracing the Bitter Truth
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Evanescence - A Live Session From Rock Falcon Studio
Character: Herself
MOVIE • 2020
Wagakki Band Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 - Live & Orchestra - in Osaka-jo Hall
Character: Self - Vocals
MOVIE • 2020
Evanescence: Synthesis Live
Character: Self - Lead Vocals / Piano
MOVIE • 2018
Evanescence - Live at The Paramount 2016
Character: Lead Singer
MOVIE • 2016
Evanescence: Nissan Live Sets
Character:
MOVIE • 2016
Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2012
Character: lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
MOVIE • 2012
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2012
Evanescence: Rock in Rio 2010, Lisboa
Character: lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
MOVIE • 2012
Evanescence: MTV World Stage
Character:
MOVIE • 2012
Evanescence: Rock in Rio 2011
Character: Lead Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Harp
MOVIE • 2011
Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded
Character: Herself
MOVIE • 2011
MTV World Stage
Character: Self
TV • 2009
I Love the New Millennium
Character: Self
TV • 2008
Korn: MTV Unplugged
Character: Self - Second Voice
MOVIE • 2007
Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2007
Character: lead guitar
MOVIE • 2007
Evanescence: Rock am Ring 2007
Character: lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
MOVIE • 2007
Crew
Crew Credits
Devil May Cry
Role: Songs
TV • 2025
Evanescence: Embracing the Bitter Truth
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2021
Evanescence: Synthesis Live
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2018
Blind
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2017
Voice from the Stone
Role: Musician
MOVIE • 2017
War Story
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2014
Evanescence: Rock in Rio 2011
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2011
Evanescence: Anywhere But Home
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2004
Evanescence: Anywhere But Home
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2004
Cancrena
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2004