Amoeba Music

By Marcus Kagler

Whether she was aware of the long term ramifications or not, Fiona Apple’s acceptance speech at the 1997 MTV Music Awards for Best New Artist tainted the talented singer/songwriter’s public perception for the rest of her career. Coming off the heels of the wildly popular “Criminal” music video, where she performed in nothing but her underwear, Apple’s remarks concerning the nature of celebrity were admonished by some and championed by others. Ultimately, it didn’t matter which side of the argument you took, as the public backlash toward the platinum selling artist was simultaneously immediate and harsh. Fiona Apple wouldn’t have it any other way. By the time of her acceptance speech, Apple was... Read More

City Of Origin:

New York, New York, United States

Genre:

Rock, Alternative/Indie

Birthdate:

09/13/1977