Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos on August 22, 1963) is an American singer, pianist and songwriter. Tackling a wide range of subjects, including sexuality, religion, patriarchy and personal tragedy, she has built a devoted following. She is probably best known to the wider public for a dance remix of "Professional Widow", her sole single to reach #1 on the European Billboard charts. Classically trained, Amos' voice and mostly piano-based music has frequently been compared to that of Kate Bush.

She was born Myra Ellen Amos (called Ellen) to Dr ... (read more )