Tori Amos, born Myra Ellen Amos in 1963, is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and pianist known for her emotionally charged music and classically trained technique. Admitted to the Peabody Institute at just five years old, she later became known for her individualistic style, which caused her early departure from the school. After fronting the band Y Kant Tori Read, she gained fame in the 1990s as a solo artist with powerful songs exploring sexuality, feminism, politics, and religion. Amos is recognized for hits like "Crucify," "Cornflake Girl," and "A Sorta Fairytale," and has received multiple Grammy and MTV VMA nominations. She is considered one of the most influential women in modern rock music.