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Evanescence is:
Amy Lee
John Lecompt
Rocky Gray
Terry Balsamo

(and formerly)
Ben Moody, William Boyd and David Hodges.

Folks new to Evanescence fandom may be surprised to learn that Ben Moody and Amy Lee, the founding members of Evanescence, met at church camp. I interviewed Ben in 1998 and here's how he characterized the meeting:

Several years ago Amy and myself were attending a youth camp. I was playing with the praise and worship group and Amy was a camper. During some kind of break/recreation time I was sitting in the gym watching a basketball game. On the other side of the court was a stage for plays and a piano. I was just sitting there bored to tears when all of the sudden I was given a quick jolt as my ears were filled with the sound of the piano intro to Meatloaf's "I Would Do Anything For Love."

I looked over at the piano and there was this girl effortlessly displaying emmence amounts of talent. After my initial envious rage subsided I hopped to my feet and ran right through the basketball game straight to the piano and introduced myself.

She then impressed me further with songs that she had written. I thought I was in heaven. But then she sang. I nearly died. coming from this tiny little youth camp reject was one of the most powerful, beautiful voicies I'd ever heard. So I somehow convinced her to never play with anyone else again and she's been mine ever since.

Ben and Amy soon began recording songs like "Give Unto Me" and "Understanding" under the name Evanescence. With such influences as Type O Negative, Living Sacrifice (who, rumor has it, once asked Ben to join as guitarist, but he turned them down to continue focusing on Evanescence), Portishead and Sarah McLachlan they began to craft a unique sound that took in elements of metal, electronic music and (probably without intending it) goth rock.

Brad Caviness started to play "Understanding" and "Give Unto Me" on the radio show he co-hosted on KABF in Little Rock, giving Evanescence their first exposure to the world at large.

Their debut EP was released in December of 1998 at their first show (to my knowledge) at Vino's in Little Rock. The run of 100 CDRs sold out quickly that night.

At some point David Hodges joined the band on keys , but I can't give you any details on that because I don't know how that transpired. I can say that those close to the band were in shock, as Ben Moody is a notorious perfectionist who has a hard time finding anyone who he feels comfortable playing music with.

The Whisper EP was released around this time by the band with help from BigWig Enterprises on CDR (limited to 50 copies).

In time the Evanescence live show was rounded out with such members as Will Boyd (the Visitors) John Lecompt (formerly of Mindrage, currently of Kill System) and Rocky Gray (of Soul Embraced, Kill System and Living Sacrifice).

Recently David Hodges has parted ways with the band, hoping to return to his musical roots and start a new band in the Christian market. Rumor has it he and Matt Outlaw are currently writing songs for this project. John Lecompt and Rocky Gray are now considered full-fledged members of the band.

This band, once only know to us lucky few, has taken the world by storm. Their major-label debut Fallen on Wind-Up Records, home to bands such as 12 Stones and Drowning Pool has gone 5x Platinum in the US alone. The overpowering sounds of Evanescence have definently set them apart from any other band in 2003, and have won them many awards to include two grammys! However with all their success, also came lots of disappointments. With the loss of Ben Moody the question on everyone's mind is with 2/3'rds of the original band now gone will Evanescence be able to pump out an even better sophmore album? I guess only time will tell!

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Review about Evanescence

lol.. | Reviewer: Shann | 10/29/09

my annoying mate pursuaded me to listen to evanescence a few months ago, I first listened to Call me when you're sober and it blew me away since then i bought Fallen, the open door and downloaded all of there demo tracks, I also did English self supported study which I get leveled on them Amy Lee has an amazing voice and Evanescence rock my world! :P

evenscens the best | Reviewer: yacin | 9/16/09

evenscens you are the best singer in this world i never seen a girl like you and ican't stay a minute with out yor music i cant believe some time if you a normal girl the only thing i can say is you are amayzing i love you whith all of my heart .........yacin from algieria..........

This song gave me my inner peace whenever I need one | Reviewer: Vaneschellon™ | 7/6/09

I never got bored any of their songs. It's been 11 years since their first album and I'm still listening to Evanescence and always be one of their fan forever <3 Looking forward on their next album if there is >_< Amy is my idol for life!She's awesome <3 Still love her no matter how she performs either solo or with the band! harr harr

My Opinion? | Reviewer: Tora | 1/18/09

Well, i have to say ever since my friend showed me the music by Evanescence on a school trip in 6th grade I've been hooked...I believe the first song she showed me was "Going Under" of course even with my music phases evanescence has always been there...i even memorized most of the lyrics just listening to the songs on my ipod....but really the bands awesome, the lyrics meaningful, and the mood great....never heard the history before now tho...hm

~Tora~

Amy lee _ rainy boy | Reviewer: rainy boy | 12/31/08

hey , i am 23 i come from iran,tehran .Amy lee is the best singer in all over the world , she has very nice voice , Amy is perfect . i listen to her songs every day every night every moment . i think i`m falling in love with Amy lee . i love you AMY
THANK YOU EVANESCENCE

Love this band | Reviewer: Jess | 11/28/08

Evanescence was the first band I listened to when I was only 8 years old, and is still my favourite to this day, and I still love it no matter what other critics say. Also can't wait to here Amy's new songs she is writing.

I LOVE YOU ATHOUSAND TIMES AMY. | Reviewer: peter okhuelegbe | 11/21/08

AMY IS THE BEST SHE HAS THE SWEETEST VOICE IN THE WHOLE WORLD SHE ROCKS AMY IS MY IDOL HER SONGS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING HER VOICE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO EVANESCENCE I LOVE YOU GUYS I LOVE ALL YOUR SONGS YOU ARE A MILLION ROCK BANDS IN ONE.

Absolutely beautiful - Evanescence | Reviewer: Bibi | 7/29/08

My best friend introduced me to Evanescence and the first song that he played for me was tourniquet. I was hooked and wanted more of Evanescence! I bought all their albums to date and saw them in concert last March for their 2007 tour. Amy Lee sounds absolutely amazing life and I fell under her spell when she performed Lithium. I absolutely love Evanescence!!

wow | Reviewer: kim | 5/12/08

i've always wanted to know more about evanescence, i love amy lee to death. and i love the music that they make. its so soothing to me and i listen to it all the time, i just cant get enough of evanescence....!! they effen rock!!!!

The Invincible Evanescence | Reviewer: Shivin V | 4/17/08

How do i start describing this band which took the world on a storm a decade back!!
the music compositions are evidently mersmerising and out-of-this-world tracks. the lyrics are equally meaningful, powerful and every song is a poem portraying a different human emotion.
And finally Amy Lee- she rocks, she's the soul of the band. with a magical voice and oodles of talent on keys. I revere her both as a singer and a musician. I just pray that the old guys David Hodges, Ben Moody come back and put this band back to action again. Ofcourse they deserve more than 2 grammies... and we are just hoping that they compose more albums in the coming years.

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