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Evanescence is one of the most famous bands of our time. Over the years of its existence, the band has managed to sell more than 20 million copies of its albums. The Grammy Award has repeatedly ended up in the hands of musicians. In more than 30 countries around the world, the group’s compilations have received gold and platinum status. Over the years of the band Evanescence's existence, the soloists have created their own distinctive style of performing musical compositions. The individual style combines several musical genres, namely nu metal, gothic and alternative rock. The tracks of the group Evanescence cannot be confused with the work of other bands. Evanescence (Evanescence): Biography of the group The group Evanescence became famous immediately after the release of their debut album. The first collection made it into the top ten, so the tracks from the album Fallen, which was released in 2003, are a must-listen for fans of heavy music. The history of the cult band Evanescence began in 1994. The band was founded by two people: vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The young people met at a Christian youth summer camp. Amy Lee and Ben Moody were no more than 14 years old when they met. The teenagers lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, and both wanted to create. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v3YxaaGgTQYM Молодой человек обратил внимание на девушку после того, как она сыграла на фортепиано песню Мита Лоуфа. Moody preferred 1980s heavy metal, while Lee listened to Tori Amos and Björk. The young people quickly found a common language. Although the teenagers had common goals, they never dreamed of becoming world famous. The official source states that the group began its activities in 1995. However, the first joint recordings appeared three years later. In 1999, musician David Hodges joined the young people. He took the place of backing vocalist and keyboardist. After the release of the Origin compilation, the musicians began searching for new members. Soon new musicians joined the band: Rocky Gray and guitarist John LeCompte. At first, the new band's tracks were played only on Christian radio stations. Hodges was reluctant to deviate from the concept he had chosen. The remaining participants wanted to develop further. There were tensions within the band, and Hodges soon left Evanescence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v4bvQHrMnxUw Группа Evanescencе выступала в округах Литл-Рока. The musicians had no opportunity to develop because they worked without the support of a producer. Signing a contract with Dave Fortman and the departure of Ben Moody from the group To "promote" the group, Amy Lee and Moody decided to move to Los Angeles. Upon arriving in the metropolis, the musicians sent demo recordings to all possible recording studios. They hoped to find a reputable label. Fortune smiled on the new group. Producer Dave Fortman took on their promotion. In 2003, the lineup of Evanescence expanded again. The talented bassist Will Boyd joined the band. But there were some losses: Ben Moody announced that he intended to leave the band. Fans did not expect this turn of events. Ben Moody and Amy Lee initially positioned themselves not only as colleagues, but also as best friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v5anLPw0Efmo Спустя некоторое время вокалистка немного прояснила ситуацию. She said that Ben wanted to write commercial music, while the singer was for quality. Moreover, the colleagues could not agree on the artistic direction of the genre. Ben eventually left and announced that he intended to pursue a solo project. Ben's departure did not upset either the fans or the band's lead singers. Some of the musicians even said that after Ben's departure, the band began to "breathe easier." Moody's place was soon taken by Terry Balsamo. Evanescence's lineup underwent further changes in 2006, with bassist Boyd feeling drained from frequent touring. He talked about how his family needs him, so he sacrifices his place in the team in order to save the family. Boyd's place was taken by talented guitarist Tim McCord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vPJGpsL_XYQI В 2007 году из-за ссоры Ли со звукозаписывающим лейблом уволили Джона Лекомпта. Rocky Gray decided to support his comrade. He followed John. It later became known that the musicians had joined Moody's project. Will Hunt and Troy McLawhorn soon joined Evanescence. Initially, the musicians did not plan to stay in the group for long, but ended up staying there permanently. In 2011, Troy McLawhorn returned to the band. Three years later, another change occurred. This year, Terry Balsamo left the band and was replaced by Jen Majura. Evanescence (Evanescence): Biography of the group The current line-up of the group: Amy Lynn Hartzler; Terry Balsamo; Tim McCord; Troy McLawhorn; Will Hunt. Music of the group Evanescence Until 1998, almost nothing was heard about the band. The musicians were known in close circles. The picture changed dramatically after the release of the Sound Asleep collection. Several musical compositions from the mini-album got into rotation on the local radio, then these were less "heavy" tracks with the addition of gothic elements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vjhC1pI76Rqo Когда к группе присоединился Ходжес, то дискография наконец-то пополнилась полноформатным альбомом Origin, в который вошли новые и старые композиции коллектива. Thanks to this album, the band gained its first dose of popularity. The band Evanescence was on everyone's lips. The only thing that hindered the distribution of the band's tracks was the small circulation of the album Origin. The musicians released 2 thousand. 500 copies, and they all sold out at performances. This collection was in great demand for many years due to its limited edition. The record literally became a rarity. Later, the musicians allowed the album to be distributed online, labeling the work as a demo compilation. Following the successful release, the full lineup of Evanescence began preparing material for a new album. However, all attempts to release the record were unsuccessful. At that time, the musicians were already collaborating with the recording studio Wind-up Records. Evanescence (Evanescence): Biography of the group Gaining popularity Thanks to the well-thought-out work of the company, the musical composition Tourniquet immediately entered the radio station hit parades. The track subsequently became not only a hit, but also the band’s calling card. A little later, KLAL-FM began broadcasting the music video for the song Bring Me To Life. Upon arriving in Los Angeles (with the support of producer Dave Fortman), the band recorded several more tracks, which were later included on the album Fallen. Thanks to this album, the musicians enjoyed enormous popularity. Almost immediately after the release of the collection, it took an honorable place in the British charts. The album spent 60 weeks on the chart and reached number 1, while in the United States it debuted at number 7 on the Billboard Top 200. At the same time, the group was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The band's lead singer, Amy Lee, was named Person of the Year by Rolling Stone magazine. It was during this period that the group Evanescence reached the peak of its popularity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vwVWazHTunSI В поддержку нового альбома музыканты отправились в гастрольный тур. When the band returned home, they learned that the album Fallen had received gold status in the United States. Six months later, the collection went platinum. The album also went gold in Europe and the UK. Soon the musicians released new singles, which were also highly appreciated by fans. We are talking about the records My Immortal, Going Under and Everybody's Fool. Each of these tracks had music videos released, which took leading positions in the US TV charts. Release of the band's new album It took a long time before the band's discography was replenished with a new album. It was only in 2006 that the musicians presented the collection The Open Door. It is obvious that Lee took a responsible approach to preparing and recording the material. The collection topped the music charts in Germany, Australia, England and the United States of America. According to old tradition, the band went on a European tour. The tour continued until 2007. And then there was a break that lasted 2 years. Evanescence (Evanescence): Biography of the group In 2009, the vocalist announced that the album presentation would soon take place. According to Amy Lee's plans, this event was supposed to happen in 2010. However, the guys failed to realize their plans. Fans only saw the collection in 2011. After the album presentation, the band went on a year-long tour. The next few years were filled with nervous tension for each musician. The fact is that Lee filed a lawsuit against the Wind-up Records label to recover $1,5 million from the company. Amy calculated that this was the exact amount of the fee the company owed Evanescence for the performance. For three years, the musicians sought justice in court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vf1QGnq9jUU0 Только в 2015 году группа вернулась на сцену. As it turned out, they managed to break their contract with the Wind-up Records label. Now the group Evanescence is a "free bird". The guys performed as an independent musical project. The musicians began their return to the stage with a performance in their hometown, then performed at a festival in Tokyo. Interesting facts about the group Evanescence Childish Intentions and Striken could have become the group Evanescence. The famous creative pseudonym was insisted on by vocalist Amy Lee. Today, Evanescence is one of the most recognizable bands on the planet. In 2010, after the release of "Together Again," which became the official B-side to their second album, The Open Door, the band donated all proceeds from the album's sales to victims of the Haiti earthquake. Throughout their career, Evanescence has received numerous prestigious nominations and awards. The band currently has 20 awards and 58 nominations. Many of Amy's lyrics reflect a longing for her late sister, Bonnie. The celebrity's sister died at the age of three. Must-listen songs: Hell and Like You. Amy first picked up a pen at the age of 11. The girl then wrote the songs "Eternity of the Remorse" and "A Single Tear." Before the Voronezh concert, which took place in 2019, the band experienced a force majeure: a vehicle carrying their equipment was detained at the border. But Evanescence didn't lose their nerve and wrote an acoustic set on the fly. Amy Lee is involved in charity work. The singer is a spokesperson for the National Epilepsy Center and supports the organization Out of the Shadows. Amy Lee was driven to take this step by a personal tragedy. The fact is that her brother suffers from epilepsy. The Evanescence group today The Evanescence group continues to be active in creative work. As early as 2018, information emerged that the band was working on a new album, scheduled for release in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vM2kgcpZX42w В 2019 году у коллектива состоялся концертный тур по США. The group informed fans about past events via social media. This is where you can check out the schedule, see photos and videos from the concerts. On April 18, 2020, the band announced the release of their new album. The collection will be called The Bitter Truth. Music fans saw the album's first single, Wasted on You, on April 24. The musicians announced that the first fifty people who order the single will be able to take part in listening to the collection along with soloist Amy Lee on the Zoom video platform. Evanescence in 2021 On March 26, 2021, the band Evanescence presented one of its most anticipated longplays. The album was titled The Bitter Truth. The album featured 12 top tracks. The longplay will be available on physical records only in mid-April.

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