Amoeba Music

The Dresden Dolls are a duo from Boston, Massachusetts who describe their rock theater as “punk cabaret.” Singer, keyboardist and songwriter Amanda Palmer formed the band with drummer, bassist, guitarist and singer Brian Viglione in late 2000; according to the band’s Roadrunner bio, the two met at a Halloween party that year. “Amanda sort of came up with that title and concept,” Viglione said in 2007, when an interviewer from concertlivewire.com asked if the band had taken its name from the Fall’s song “Dresden Dolls.” However, he added: “The song was perfectly fitting because of the juxtaposition of imagery—something like this delicate porcelain doll amid the bombings of Dresden. And we... Read More

Genre:

Rock, Alternative/Indie

City Of Origin:

Boston, ,Massachusetts United States

Formed Date:

2000