Evanescence Lyrics

Evanescence Info:

From:
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Years active:
1995-2012 (on hiatus)

Name Origin:
After experimenting with band names, such as 'Childish Intentions' and 'Stricken', they decided on Evanescence, which means "disappearance" or "fading away" (from the word evanesce, which means "to disappear").

Members:
Amy Lee - lead vocals, piano, keyboards, harp
(1995-present)

Terry Balsamo - lead guitar
(2003-present)

Tim McCord - bass
(2006-present)

Will Hunt - drums
(2010-present; live member 2007)

Troy McLawhorn - rhythm guitar
(2011-present; live member 2007)


Past Members:
Ben Moody - lead guitar
(1995-2003)

David Hodges - keyboards, piano, drums, backing vocals
(1999-2002)

Rocky Gray - drums, percussion
(2003-2007; live member 2002-2003)

John LeCompt - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
(2003-2007; live member 2002-2003)

Will Boyd - bass guitar
(2003-2006)

Did You Know:
• Amy Lee took classical piano lessons for nine years and wrote her first song when when she was eleven, entitled "Eternity of the Remorse".

• Lee wrote the song Call Me When You're Sober about Shaun Morgan of Seether, who she was in a relationship with from 2003 to 2005.

• Lee had a younger sister who died in 1987 at the age of three from an unidentified illness. The songs Hello and Like You were reported to have been written for her late sister

Evanescence Quotes:
I was always a drama queen. I remember playing in the kitchen, trying to get my mom to think I was dead and call the police. When she didn't, I would cry. I was always theatrical. I don't think any of my relatives are surprised. When we younger, Ben would come over and I'd come down the steps wearing some huge petticoat that I stole from school."- Amy

"I think that our lyrics are defintely dark, but I know for a fact that we pull our inspiration from a million different influences. We listened to everything growing up. Our music isn't just 'opera metal' or 'gothic pop' it's just Evanescence"- Amy

"I didn't want the attention of some counsellor coming up to me and being like, 'Are you okay? You don't have any friends! Let me buddy you up with Chris and you guys can hang out!'" - Amy about camp

"I like to use two basic elements for my clothing: rock... you know, metal and chains and stuff — mixed with fairies and drama and Victorian clothing — fantasy." - Amy about her wardrobe

"...Sometimes i was definately very depressed, sometimes i was very anti-social, other times, other days i was pretty cool. i didnt have a clique of friends. in general i never liked hanging out with a big group of people, i feel, very, i dont know, kind of uncomfortable. im just an intimate person, im very comfortable hanging out with one person."-when asked what type of teenager Amy was growing up.

" I think its a really sick thing that we ever had to talk about our religion at all. i never wanted it to be a part of my career, i believe in the seperation of church and state.This is my work, this is my job and id rather not talk about it."-Amy on religion.

"When people put their pants on they just put their pants on, When I put my pants on I make gold records" -Ben

"He's full of crap. He signs *everything.* - Amy about Ben giving autos

"It's weird when you open up Billboard...because you see your name next to 50 Cent and Madonna. I mean, 50 Cent who I grew up on for the last month." - Ben


Evanescence Awards:
2003
Teen Choice Award for Choice Music Rock Track - Bring Me To Life
Kerrang! Award for Best International Newcomer

2004
Grammy Awards for Best Hard Rock Performance - Bring Me To Life, and Best New Artist
World Music Award for WORLD'S BEST ROCK ARTIST

2007
Kerrang! Award for Sexiest Female - Amy Lee
MTV Australia Award for Album of the Year - The Open Door
Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica for Best Rock Artist - International

2008
National Music Publishers Association - Songwriter Icon Award - Amy Lee

2011
Loudwire Music Award for Rock Song of the Year - What You Want
Loudwire Music Award for Comeback of the Year

2012
Revolver Golden Gods Award for Best Vocalist - Amy Lee