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Evanescence is a Grammy Award-winning American alternative rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1998 by singer Amy Lee and former guitarist Ben Moody.<ref name="roughguide">Modèle:Cite book</ref>
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/09/earlyshow/saturday/secondcup/main3481821.shtml |title=Second Cup Cafe: Amy Lee Of Evanescence |work=CBS News |date=2007-11-10 |accessdate=2007-11-21}}</ref> A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, The Open Door, which has sold more than four million copies to date.//www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/09/earlyshow/saturday/secondcup/main3481821.shtml |title=Second Cup Cafe: Amy Lee Of Evanescence |work=CBS News |date=2007-11-10 |accessdate=2007-11-21}}</ref> A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, The Open Door, which has sold more than four million copies to date.
The band has suffered abrupt changes to its lineup, such as the departure of members, including co-founder Moody in 2003, guitarist John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray in 2007; Lee is now the only original member of Evanescence.
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History
Founding
www.mtv.com/bands/e/evanescence/news_feature_040227/ |title=Evanescence: The Split |work=MTV.com |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |date=2004-02-27}}</ref> Their first songs were "Solitude" and "Give Unto Me", written by Lee, and "Understanding" and "My Immortal", written by Moody. The songs were edited by both artists, and they shared equal credit.//www.mtv.com/bands/e/evanescence/news_feature_040227/ |title=Evanescence: The Split |work=MTV.com |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |date=2004-02-27}}</ref> Their first songs were "Solitude" and "Give Unto Me", written by Lee, and "Understanding" and "My Immortal", written by Moody. The songs were edited by both artists, and they shared equal credit.
www.astro.com.my/v5/programming/weekly/weekly.asp?channel_id=M021 |title=<nowiki>[V] Special: Evanescence: Anywhere But Home</nowiki> |work=Astro.com.my |date=2006-11-06 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref><ref name="EOA1"> Evanescence
. Encyclopedia of Arkansas
. Retrieved on 2006-11-12. </ref>//www.astro.com.my/v5/programming/weekly/weekly.asp?channel_id=M021 |title=[V] Special: Evanescence: Anywhere But Home |work=Astro.com.my |date=2006-11-06 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref><ref name="EOA1"> Evanescence
. Encyclopedia of Arkansas
. Retrieved on 2006-11-12. </ref>
evanescencereference.info/music |title=Evanescence EPs and pre-Fallen Material |work=EvanescenceReference.info |accessdate=2007-03-14}}</ref><ref name="EvRef-mp3"> Interview with DC101 radio on February 24, 2003
. EvanescenceReference.info (2003-02-24)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-14. </ref>//evanescencereference.info/music |title=Evanescence EPs and pre-Fallen Material |work=EvanescenceReference.info |accessdate=2007-03-14}}</ref><ref name="EvRef-mp3"> Interview with DC101 radio on February 24, 2003
. EvanescenceReference.info (2003-02-24)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-14. </ref>
Fallen
www.showandtellonline.com/_evanescence/_review_081203.html |title=Evanescence, Nintendo Fusion Tour |work=ShowandTellOnline.com |first=Brian |last=Serra |date=2003-08-12 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref>//www.showandtellonline.com/_evanescence/_review_081203.html |title=Evanescence, Nintendo Fusion Tour |work=ShowandTellOnline.com |first=Brian |last=Serra |date=2003-08-12 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref>
www.evanescence.com/pressreleaseopendoor.html |title=Evanescence steps through "The Open Door" |publisher=Evanescence.com |date=2006-04-26}}</ref> has been certified 6x Platinum;<ref name="Fallen6xplat"> RIAA Certifications For September 2004
. Billboard.biz
(November 2004)
.</ref> and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide,<ref name="cbs821" /> including 6.6 million in the United States.<ref name="billboard1"> Hasty , Katie
. " Evanescence zooms by Killers to take #1 " , Billboard.com , 2006-10-11 . Retrieved on 2006-10-15 . </ref> The album was listed for 104 weeks on the Billboard top 200, and it was one of eight albums in the history of the chart to spend at least a year on the Billboard Top 50.<ref name="billboard1"/>//www.evanescence.com/pressreleaseopendoor.html |title=Evanescence steps through "The Open Door" |publisher=Evanescence.com |date=2006-04-26}}</ref> has been certified 6x Platinum;<ref name="Fallen6xplat"> RIAA Certifications For September 2004 . Billboard.biz (November 2004)
.</ref> and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide,<ref name="cbs821" /> including 6.6 million in the United States.<ref name="billboard1"> Hasty , Katie
. " Evanescence zooms by Killers to take #1 " , Billboard.com , 2006-10-11 . Retrieved on 2006-10-15 . </ref> The album was listed for 104 weeks on the Billboard top 200, and it was one of eight albums in the history of the chart to spend at least a year on the Billboard Top 50.<ref name="billboard1"/>
www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=510526&model.vnuAlbumId=778818 |title=Evanescence - Artist Chart History |work=Billboard.com |accessdate=2007-02-08}}</ref> It provided Evanescence with their first UK #1 listing,<ref name="ukcharts"> All The Number 1 Singles
. TheOfficialCharts.com
. Retrieved on 2007-02-08. </ref> where it stayed for four weeks from June-July 2003. The song also became the official theme for WWE No Way Out 2003. The equally popular "My Immortal" peaked at #7 in the U.S. and UK charts,<ref name="bbchart"/> and both songs were featured in the soundtrack for the action movie Daredevil. "Bring Me to Life" garnered recognition for the band at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004, where they won the Best Hard Rock Performance and Best New Artist awards and were nominated for two others.<ref name="rotn04"> 46th Grammy Awards - 2004
. RockontheNet.com
. Retrieved on 2007-04-08. </ref> The two other singles off Fallen are "Going Under" (#5 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #8 UK Charts) and "Everybody's Fool" (#36 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #23 UK Charts); all were promoted by a music video.//www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=510526&model.vnuAlbumId=778818 |title=Evanescence - Artist Chart History |work=Billboard.com |accessdate=2007-02-08}}</ref> It provided Evanescence with their first UK #1 listing,<ref name="ukcharts"> All The Number 1 Singles
. TheOfficialCharts.com
. Retrieved on 2007-02-08. </ref> where it stayed for four weeks from June-July 2003. The song also became the official theme for WWE No Way Out 2003. The equally popular "My Immortal" peaked at #7 in the U.S. and UK charts,<ref name="bbchart"/> and both songs were featured in the soundtrack for the action movie Daredevil. "Bring Me to Life" garnered recognition for the band at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004, where they won the Best Hard Rock Performance and Best New Artist awards and were nominated for two others.<ref name="rotn04"> 46th Grammy Awards - 2004
. RockontheNet.com
. Retrieved on 2007-04-08. </ref> The two other singles off Fallen are "Going Under" (#5 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #8 UK Charts) and "Everybody's Fool" (#36 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #23 UK Charts); all were promoted by a music video.
Anywhere but Home
In 2004, Evanescence's new lineup released a DVD/CD compilation entitled Anywhere but Home. The DVD includes a concert in Paris, as well as behind-the-scenes features, including shots of the band backstage, signing autographs, and warming up. The CD contains a previously unreleased song entitled "Missing", which was internationally released as a single and reached #1 in Spain. Also on the CD are the live songs "Breathe No More" (from the Elektra movie soundtrack), "Farther Away", and the band's cover of Korn's "Thoughtless".
The Open Door
lnx.evanescencewebsite.com/PressArchive/news.php?id=130 |title=The Essence of Evanescence |journal=Metal Edge |volume=52 |issue=11 |pages=5–10 |first=Bryan |last=Reesman |year=2006 |month=November |id=(ISSN 1068-2872) |accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref>//lnx.evanescencewebsite.com/PressArchive/news.php?id=130 |title=The Essence of Evanescence |journal=Metal Edge |volume=52 |issue=11 |pages=5–10 |first=Bryan |last=Reesman |year=2006 |month=November |id=(ISSN 1068-2872) |accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref>
www.sonymusic.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829003171 |title=Evanescence steps through 'The Open Door' - Amy Lee in love with new songs |work=Sony BMG Music Entertainment |date=2006-05-03 |accessdate=2006-10-17}}</ref> The album sold 447,000 copies in the United States in its first week of sales and earned their first #1 ranking on the Billboard 200 album chart, becoming the 700th #1 album in Billboard since the chart became a weekly feature in 1956.<ref name="billboard1"/>//www.sonymusic.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829003171 |title=Evanescence steps through 'The Open Door' - Amy Lee in love with new songs |work=Sony BMG Music Entertainment |date=2006-05-03 |accessdate=2006-10-17}}</ref> The album sold 447,000 copies in the United States in its first week of sales and earned their first #1 ranking on the Billboard 200 album chart, becoming the 700th #1 album in Billboard since the chart became a weekly feature in 1956.<ref name="billboard1"/>
www.evanescence.com/bio.asp|title=Evanescence - Bio|work=Evanescence.com|accessdate=2007-02-07}}</ref> Although Lee stated on the fan forum Evboard that Evanescence's new album would be completed in March 2006,<ref name="Evboardlovealbum">
Lee , Amy
(2006-01-20) . EvBoard - i love my album :) . EvBoard.com
. Archived from the original on 2006-02-16. </ref> the release was pushed to October 3, 2006, allegedly because "Wind-up Records...wanted to make a few changes to the upcoming single "Call Me When You're Sober", which hit modern rock and alternative rock radio on August 7, 2006.<ref name="jb-sober"> Call Me When You're Sober
. JB Hi-Fi
. Retrieved on 2007-02-07. </ref> The music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was shot in Los Angeles and is based on the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. The Open Door became available for pre-order on the iTunes Store on August 15, 2006; the music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was also made available.//www.evanescence.com/bio.asp|title=Evanescence - Bio|work=Evanescence.com|accessdate=2007-02-07}}</ref> Although Lee stated on the fan forum Evboard that Evanescence's new album would be completed in March 2006,<ref name="Evboardlovealbum">
Lee , Amy
(2006-01-20) . EvBoard - i love my album :) . EvBoard.com
. Archived from the original on 2006-02-16. </ref> the release was pushed to October 3, 2006, allegedly because "Wind-up Records...wanted to make a few changes to the upcoming single "Call Me When You're Sober", which hit modern rock and alternative rock radio on August 7, 2006.<ref name="jb-sober"> Call Me When You're Sober
. JB Hi-Fi
. Retrieved on 2007-02-07. </ref> The music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was shot in Los Angeles and is based on the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. The Open Door became available for pre-order on the iTunes Store on August 15, 2006; the music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was also made available.
www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=780922&postcount=1 |title=EvBoard - A Bunch Of Stuff!!! |work=EvBoard.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=2005-12-02}}</ref> Another song supposedly written for Narnia was the Mozart-inspired "Lacrymosa".<ref name="MetalEdge" /> The producers of Narnia, however, refuted her claim, stating this information was "news to them" and that no Evanescence music had been planned for inclusion in the soundtrack.<ref name="nzh569">"
Wardrobe closed to Evanescence singer " , The New Zealand Herald , 2007-11-27 . Retrieved on 2007-07-06 . </ref>//www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=780922&postcount=1 |title=EvBoard - A Bunch Of Stuff!!! |work=EvBoard.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=2005-12-02}}</ref> Another song supposedly written for Narnia was the Mozart-inspired "Lacrymosa".<ref name="MetalEdge" /> The producers of Narnia, however, refuted her claim, stating this information was "news to them" and that no Evanescence music had been planned for inclusion in the soundtrack.<ref name="nzh569">" Wardrobe closed to Evanescence singer " , The New Zealand Herald , 2007-11-27 . Retrieved on 2007-07-06 . </ref>
www.evanescence.com/tour.asp |title=Official 2007 tour information |work=Evanescence.com |accessdate=2007-01-11}}</ref><ref name="evtod-tourtod2"> Complete tour dates
. EvanescenceTheOpenDoor.com
. Retrieved on 2006-10-20. </ref> As part of their tour, Evanescence performed on April 15, 2007 on the Argentinan festival Quilmes Rock 07 along with Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver and other local bands.<ref name="quilmes"> Quilmes Rock 2007
(Spanish)
. VuenosAirez.com
. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. </ref> They also co-headlined on the Family Values Tour 2007 along with Korn and other bands.<ref name="FamVal07"> Moss , Corey
; Chris Harris . " Korn, Evanescence, Hellyeah Top Family Values Tour Bill " , MTV News , 2007-03-26 . Retrieved on 2007-03-27 . </ref><ref name="evnews0521"> Family Values Tour Coming To A City Near You! - Evanescence News . Wind-up Records via Evanescence.com
. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref> The group closed their European tour with a sell-out concert at the Amphi in Ra'anana, Israel, on June 26, 2007,<ref name="Ynet07"> Saba , Rula
(2007-06-26) . Evanescence rocks the park . Ynetnews
. Retrieved on 2007-03-27. </ref> and finished the album tour on December 9, 2007.<ref name="evthreads531972"> Lee , Amy
(2007-12-09) . Closing the Open Door . EvThreads.com
. Retrieved on 2007-12-10. </ref>//www.evanescence.com/tour.asp |title=Official 2007 tour information |work=Evanescence.com |accessdate=2007-01-11}}</ref><ref name="evtod-tourtod2"> Complete tour dates
. EvanescenceTheOpenDoor.com
. Retrieved on 2006-10-20. </ref> As part of their tour, Evanescence performed on April 15, 2007 on the Argentinan festival Quilmes Rock 07 along with Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver and other local bands.<ref name="quilmes"> Quilmes Rock 2007
(Spanish)
. VuenosAirez.com
. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. </ref> They also co-headlined on the Family Values Tour 2007 along with Korn and other bands.<ref name="FamVal07"> Moss , Corey
; Chris Harris . " Korn, Evanescence, Hellyeah Top Family Values Tour Bill " , MTV News , 2007-03-26 . Retrieved on 2007-03-27 . </ref><ref name="evnews0521"> Family Values Tour Coming To A City Near You! - Evanescence News . Wind-up Records via Evanescence.com
. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. </ref> The group closed their European tour with a sell-out concert at the Amphi in Ra'anana, Israel, on June 26, 2007,<ref name="Ynet07"> Saba , Rula
(2007-06-26) . Evanescence rocks the park . Ynetnews
. Retrieved on 2007-03-27. </ref> and finished the album tour on December 9, 2007.<ref name="evthreads531972"> Lee , Amy
(2007-12-09) . Closing the Open Door . EvThreads.com
. Retrieved on 2007-12-10. </ref>
Lineup changes
allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:uhjm7i53g72r~T1 |title=AllMusic (((Evanescence > Biography))) |work=AllMusic.com |first=Christina |last= Fuoco |accessdate=2007-02-07}}</ref><ref name="leadedge1"> Evanescence - Artist
. Leading Edge
. Retrieved on 2007-02-07. </ref> In an interview several months later, Amy Lee said: "...we'd gotten to a point that if something didn't change, we wouldn't have been able to make a second record." This became a point of confusion for some people, as Moody and Lee stated on the Fallen album liner notes that they were best friends.<ref name="smh"> Bakker , Tiffany
. " Moody Blues " , Sydney Morning Herald , 2004-01-09 . Retrieved on 2006-10-18 . </ref> Since then, Lee has said it was almost a relief that he left because of tensions created within the band.<ref name="smh"/> Moody was replaced by Terry Balsamo from Cold.<ref name="VH1newguitarist"> D'Angelo , Joe . " Evanescence Name New Guitarist " , MTV News via VH1 , 2004-01-16 . Retrieved on 2006-10-18 . </ref>//allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:uhjm7i53g72r~T1 |title=AllMusic (((Evanescence > Biography))) |work=AllMusic.com |first=Christina |last= Fuoco |accessdate=2007-02-07}}</ref><ref name="leadedge1"> Evanescence - Artist . Leading Edge
. Retrieved on 2007-02-07. </ref> In an interview several months later, Amy Lee said: "...we'd gotten to a point that if something didn't change, we wouldn't have been able to make a second record." This became a point of confusion for some people, as Moody and Lee stated on the Fallen album liner notes that they were best friends.<ref name="smh"> Bakker , Tiffany
. " Moody Blues " , Sydney Morning Herald , 2004-01-09 . Retrieved on 2006-10-18 . </ref> Since then, Lee has said it was almost a relief that he left because of tensions created within the band.<ref name="smh"/> Moody was replaced by Terry Balsamo from Cold.<ref name="VH1newguitarist"> D'Angelo , Joe . " Evanescence Name New Guitarist " , MTV News via VH1 , 2004-01-16 . Retrieved on 2006-10-18 . </ref>
www.vh1.com/news/articles/1536329/20060714/story.jhtml |title=Evanescence Lose Bassist; Amy Lee Vows To Stay On Schedule |work=MTV News via VH1.com |first=Chris |last=Harris |date=2006-07-14 |accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref> In an interview with MTV, posted on their website on August 10, 2006, Lee announced that Tim McCord, former Revolution Smile guitarist, would switch instruments and play bass for the band.<ref name="VH1inspiration"> Harris , Chris
. " Evanescence Set For Fall Tour; Amy Lee Reveals Inspiration Behind 'Sober' " , MTV News via VH1.com , 2006-08-10 . Retrieved on 2006-10-18 . </ref>//www.vh1.com/news/articles/1536329/20060714/story.jhtml |title=Evanescence Lose Bassist; Amy Lee Vows To Stay On Schedule |work=MTV News via VH1.com |first=Chris |last=Harris |date=2006-07-14 |accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref> In an interview with MTV, posted on their website on August 10, 2006, Lee announced that Tim McCord, former Revolution Smile guitarist, would switch instruments and play bass for the band.<ref name="VH1inspiration"> Harris , Chris . " Evanescence Set For Fall Tour; Amy Lee Reveals Inspiration Behind 'Sober' " , MTV News via VH1.com , 2006-08-10 . Retrieved on 2006-10-18 . </ref>
www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_5820737 |title=Rock act Evanescence on the rocks |work=Los Angeles Daily News |first=Gerry |last=Gittelson |date=2007-05-04 |accessdate=2007-05-04}}</ref> On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available.<ref name="nme28172">"
Evanescence members exit band " , NME.com , 2007-05-05 . Retrieved on 2007-05-05 . </ref> Gray later released a statement on his MySpace stating that he was served a gag order by label Wind-up which prevents him from discussing the reasons for his departure from the band.<ref name="nme28176">" Ex-Evanescence drummer releases statement " , NME.com , 2007-05-06 . Retrieved on 2007-05-06 . </ref> On the band's official website, Lee wrote that the band was still alive and that no tour events had been canceled or changed.<ref name="evnewsleestatement"> Lee , Amy . " Statement from Amy Lee " , Evanescence.com , 2007-05-06 . Retrieved on 2007-05-06 . </ref>//www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_5820737 |title=Rock act Evanescence on the rocks |work=Los Angeles Daily News |first=Gerry |last=Gittelson |date=2007-05-04 |accessdate=2007-05-04}}</ref> On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available.<ref name="nme28172">" Evanescence members exit band " , NME.com , 2007-05-05 . Retrieved on 2007-05-05 . </ref> Gray later released a statement on his MySpace stating that he was served a gag order by label Wind-up which prevents him from discussing the reasons for his departure from the band.<ref name="nme28176">" Ex-Evanescence drummer releases statement " , NME.com , 2007-05-06 . Retrieved on 2007-05-06 . </ref> On the band's official website, Lee wrote that the band was still alive and that no tour events had been canceled or changed.<ref name="evnewsleestatement"> Lee , Amy . " Statement from Amy Lee " , Evanescence.com , 2007-05-06 . Retrieved on 2007-05-06 . </ref>
www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72791 |title=New Lineup Announced |publisher=Wind-up Records via Blabbermouth.net |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2007-05-17}}</ref> However, Lee wrote on the EvThreads.com forum that "We're just borrowing Will and Troy for a while" and that they would not be leaving Dark New Day.<ref name="evthreads268958"> Hartzler , Amy
(2007-05-18) . i've got a new ring & now you've got the scoop . EvThreads.com
. Retrieved on 2007-05-18. </ref> It was initially stated that Hunt and McLawhorn would tour with Evanescence until the end of the Family Values Tour in September 2007,<ref name="blabbermouth268958"> Korn, Evanescence Backing Musicians Vow To Carry On With Dark New Day
. Blabbermouth.net (2007-05-19)
. Retrieved on 2007-05-19. </ref> but both continued to play with the band through The Open Door tour.<ref name="evthreads531972" />//www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72791 |title=New Lineup Announced |publisher=Wind-up Records via Blabbermouth.net |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2007-05-17}}</ref> However, Lee wrote on the EvThreads.com forum that "We're just borrowing Will and Troy for a while" and that they would not be leaving Dark New Day.<ref name="evthreads268958"> Hartzler , Amy
(2007-05-18) . i've got a new ring & now you've got the scoop . EvThreads.com
. Retrieved on 2007-05-18. </ref> It was initially stated that Hunt and McLawhorn would tour with Evanescence until the end of the Family Values Tour in September 2007,<ref name="blabbermouth268958"> Korn, Evanescence Backing Musicians Vow To Carry On With Dark New Day
. Blabbermouth.net (2007-05-19)
. Retrieved on 2007-05-19. </ref> but both continued to play with the band through The Open Door tour.<ref name="evthreads531972" />
Labeling controversy
billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1866383 |title=Evanescence Set Pulled From Christian Distribution |work=Billboard.com news |first=Deborah Evans |last=Price |date=2003-04-16 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref>//billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1866383 |title=Evanescence Set Pulled From Christian Distribution |work=Billboard.com news |first=Deborah Evans |last=Price |date=2003-04-16 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}</ref>
music.yahoo.com/read/news/12047846 |title=Evanescence Interview Ignites Christian Music Controversy |work=Yahoo! Music |date=2003-04-16 |accessdate=2006-12-14}}</ref> This seemed to go against earlier sentiments by Moody that "We hope to express in our music that Christianity is not a rigid list of rules to follow..." and also "The message we as a band want to convey more than anything is simple—God is Love."<ref name="StrangerThings"> Interview with Evanescence
. StrangerThingsMag.net
(September 2000)
. Retrieved on 2006-10-18. </ref> This has led to criticism of the band within the Christian community, even more so given that the band themselves approved of the plan to distribute Fallen to the Christian market.<ref name="CT1"> Parrish , Robin
. " Evanescence ignites controversy with new interview; Wind-Up Records issues recall of product " , Christian Music Central.com , 2003-04-13 . Retrieved on 2006-12-14 . </ref> Terry Hemmings, CEO of Christian music distributor Provident, expressed puzzlement at the band's about-face, saying "They clearly understood the album would be sold in these [Christian music] channels."<ref name="RollingStone1"> Kaufman , Gil . " Evanescence Fall From Grace " , Rolling Stone , 2003-04-15 . Retrieved on 2006-12-14 . </ref> In the wake of the controversy, "Bring Me To Life" was dropped by many Christian radio stations; the song was Top 5 on Radio & Records<nowiki>'</nowiki> Christian Rock Top 30 one week, and completely gone the next. Ex-vocalist and keyboardist David Hodges eventually left the band over the controversy, with other members stating that he had been pulling them in more of a Christian direction than Lee and Moody were comfortable with.//music.yahoo.com/read/news/12047846 |title=Evanescence Interview Ignites Christian Music Controversy |work=Yahoo! Music |date=2003-04-16 |accessdate=2006-12-14}}</ref> This seemed to go against earlier sentiments by Moody that "We hope to express in our music that Christianity is not a rigid list of rules to follow..." and also "The message we as a band want to convey more than anything is simple—God is Love."<ref name="StrangerThings"> Interview with Evanescence . StrangerThingsMag.net (September 2000)
. Retrieved on 2006-10-18. </ref> This has led to criticism of the band within the Christian community, even more so given that the band themselves approved of the plan to distribute Fallen to the Christian market.<ref name="CT1"> Parrish , Robin
. " Evanescence ignites controversy with new interview; Wind-Up Records issues recall of product " , Christian Music Central.com , 2003-04-13 . Retrieved on 2006-12-14 . </ref> Terry Hemmings, CEO of Christian music distributor Provident, expressed puzzlement at the band's about-face, saying "They clearly understood the album would be sold in these [Christian music] channels."<ref name="RollingStone1"> Kaufman , Gil . " Evanescence Fall From Grace " , Rolling Stone , 2003-04-15 . Retrieved on 2006-12-14 . </ref> In the wake of the controversy, "Bring Me To Life" was dropped by many Christian radio stations; the song was Top 5 on Radio & Records' Christian Rock Top 30 one week, and completely gone the next. Ex-vocalist and keyboardist David Hodges eventually left the band over the controversy, with other members stating that he had been pulling them in more of a Christian direction than Lee and Moody were comfortable with.
www.entertainment-news.org/breaking/54828/evanescence-leader-lee-unlocks-door.html |title=Evanescence leader Lee unlocks 'Door' |work=Reuters/Billboard via Entertainment News |first=Tamara |last=Conniff |date=2006-09-12 |accessdate=2007-06-24}}</ref>//www.entertainment-news.org/breaking/54828/evanescence-leader-lee-unlocks-door.html |title=Evanescence leader Lee unlocks 'Door' |work=Reuters/Billboard via Entertainment News |first=Tamara |last=Conniff |date=2006-09-12 |accessdate=2007-06-24}}</ref>
References in other media
- In American military sci-fi author John Ringo's novel Cally's War, Evanescence and their debut album Fallen are mentioned twice, along with a brief consideration of writing styles and the impact the album had on youth in 2003.
- Professional wrestler Christian Cage's theme song is an instrumental version of "My Last Breath" by Evanescence covered by Dale Oliver entitled "Take Over". It is featured on the 3rd Degree Burns album.
- In the Gilmore Girls episode "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale", Lorelai says "Bring some music, but if it's Evanescence, you will be severely mocked."
Band members
Current
- Amy Lee – lead vocals, piano, keyboard (co-founder, 1998–present)
- Terry Balsamo – guitar (November 16, 2003–present)
- Tim McCord – bass guitar (August 10, 2006–present)
Former
- Will Boyd – bass guitar (June 2003–July 14, 2006)
- Rocky Gray – drums (2002–May 4, 2007)
- David Hodges – keyboard, piano, backing vocals (1999–December 19, 2002)
- Will Hunt – drums (touring member; May 17, 2007–December 9, 2007)
- John LeCompt – guitar, vocals on live "Bring Me to Life" performances (2002–May 4, 2007)
- Troy McLawhorn – guitar (touring member; May 17, 2007–December 9, 2007)
- Ben Moody – lead guitar (co-founder, 1998–October 22, 2003)
Discography
| Title | Date of release (U.S.) | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| Evanescence EP | 1998 | Private release |
| Sound Asleep EP | 1999 | |
| Origin | November 4, 2000 | Bigwig Enterprises |
| Mystary EP | January 2003 | Wind-up Records |
| Fallen | March 4, 2003 | |
| Anywhere but Home | November 23, 2004 | |
| The Open Door | October 3, 2006 |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Evanescence | Best New Artist
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| "Bring Me To Life" | Best Hard Rock Performance | Won<ref name="46grammy" /> | |
| Fallen | Album of the Year | Nominated<ref name="46grammy" /> | |
| Fallen | Best Rock Album | Nominated<ref name="46grammy" /> | |
| "Bring Me To Life" | Best Rock Song | Nominated<ref name="46grammy" /> | |
| 2005 | "My Immortal" | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2005/grammys.htm |title=47th Grammy Awards - 2005 |work=RockontheNet.com |accessdate=2007-12-11}}</ref>//www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2005/grammys.htm |title=47th Grammy Awards - 2005 |work=RockontheNet.com |accessdate=2007-12-11}}</ref> | |
| 2008 | "Sweet Sacrifice" | Best Hard Rock Performance
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References
External links
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