Palmer the Pioneer

She's simply irresistible.  

"Fans kickstart Amanda Palmer’s album, tour" by James Reed  |  Globe Staff, July 26, 2012

NEW YORK — Amanda Palmer, the rock singer-songwriter from Lexington, who rose to stardom with the cabaret-punk band the Dresden Dolls, raised nearly $1.2 million.

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Palmer is a pioneer in a growing trend. As the music industry’s financial resources continue to crumble, more independent musicians are turning to fans to directly finance work that might not otherwise get done.... 

I'm sorry, but I found the act rather strange and disgusting; however, I will let you be the judge, dear and beloved reader:

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