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Fiona Apple in Photos: The Evolution of an Extraordinary Machine

Memorable moments from 1995 to present day

June 28, 2012
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 1995: American singer/songwriter pianist Fiona Apple poses for a September 1995 portrait in New York Ci

Fiona In Furs from 1995

With Fiona Apple's 'The Idler Wheel...' making a strong debut on the Billboard Album Charts at the No. 3 slot, we're taking a look back on the singer-songwriter's intensely creative career. Although four albums in 16 years isn't exactly prolific, all of them—from 1996's 'Tidal' to her recent June 19 release—are clear-cut classics. Given Fiona's peerless, fearless ability to express her thoughts in a way that is both candid and literary, it's not hard to be in awe of her talents. Above, Fiona Apple poses for a portrait in New York prior to the release of her debut. 

Bob Berg

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 01: Photo of Fiona APPLE; Posed portrait of Fiona Apple on rooftop at Gramercy Park (Photo by David

18-Year-Old Singer-Songwriter in New York

When Fiona stepped on the scene in the mid-'90s, she was lumped in with the era's radio-friendly songstress boom. Now we know she's much too strange for that classification.  

David Corio

UNSPECIFIED - DECEMBER 13: Photo of Fiona Apple Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Soul Blaring, Midriff Baring

Fiona Apple performing in December of 1996.  

Jim Steinfeldt

Gwen Stefani and Fiona Apple (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)

Just a Couple of Girls Who've Had It Up to Here

Gwen Stefani and Fiona Apple at the 39th Annual Grammys. 

KMazur

Fiona Apple during 1997 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo b

Fashion Criminal at the 1997 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards

That was a cell phone back in the '90s. 

SGranitz

311173 02: Singer Fiona Apple and Magician David Blaine arrive at the MTV Music Awards September 5, 1997 in New York City. Ap

"This World Is Bullsh*t"

After winning the 1997 VMA for Best New Artist, Apple delivered an ill-received acceptance speech: "This world is bullsh*t, and you shouldn't model your life on what we think is cool, and what we're wearing and what we're saying." She's pictured here with magician David Blaine. 

Evan Agostini

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 1997: Singer Fiona Apple in a armor suit poses on a crowded New York subway, November, 1997 in New York.

MidKnight Train

Joanna Newsom was taking notes.  

Joe McNally

317355 01: SInger Fiona Apple records a message on her 1-800 hotline November 30, 1997 in Norfolk, VA. Apple started the hotl

Fiona Apple Teams with PETA

For Thanksgiving 1997, Fiona Apple teamed with PETA for a 1-888-VEG-FOOD hotline that attacked Butterball turkey and advocated vegetarian holiday alternatives. "There's no proper way to kill and cook these beautiful birds," Apple said in a recorded monologue. "Millions of people are learning that a vegetarian diet is the healthy choice for themselves, the earth and animals. And incidentally, they taste a lot better." 

PETA

Bob Dylan and Fiona Apple (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

A Whiter Shade of Pale

Fiona Apple and Bob Dylan at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards in 1998. 

KMazur

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Singer-actress Madonna (L) arrives with singer Fiona Apple at the 70th Annual Academy Awards 23

Apple Stares, Madge Makes An Insane Face

Madonna arriving with Fiona Apple at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in 1998. 

Vince Bucci

Fiona Apple during 1999 KROQ's Almost Acoustic X-Mas in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMa

Tidal Wave of Hair

Fiona Apple during the 1999 KROQ Almost Acoustic X-Mas in Los Angeles. 

Jeff Kravitz

Sheryl Crow & Fiona Apple (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

All They Wanna Do is Win Some Grammys

Nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow and one-time Grammy winner Fiona Apple at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001. 

Jeffrey Mayer

Fiona Apple and Richard Tyler during Mercedes-Benz Shows LA - Richard Tyler - Front Row and Backstage at The Standard Downtow

Fiona Apple and Fashion Designer Richard Tyler

At the Mercedes-Benz Show in 2003. 

J. Vespa

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 8: Fiona Apple and her sister Amber at the EMI Grammy post party arrivals on February 8, 2004 at the L

Such Devoted Sisters

Fiona Apple and her sister Amber at the EMI post-Grammy party in 2004 at the Los Angeles County Museum. 

Tim Mosenfelder

Jon Brion and Fiona Apple during The Benefit Concert for Katrina Relief with Tenacious D - September 22, 2005 at Wiltern Thea

Fiona Apple and Jon Brion at Hurricane Katrina Benefit

Jon Brion and Fiona Apple performing at the Benefit Concert for Katrina Relief in 2005. Brion produced the first version of Apple's 'Extraordinary Machine,' although most of the album was re-recorded with different producers, delaying its release by three years.  

Chris Polk

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Singer Fiona Apple performs at Virgin Records Union Square while promoting her new CD "Extraordinar

Promoting 'Extraordinary Machine'

Fiona Apple at Virgin Records in NYC in 2005. 

M Szwajkos

Fiona Apple during Fiona Apple "Extraordinary Machine" In-Store Performance and Album Signing at Tower Records in West Hollyw

Fiona at Tower Records in West Hollywood

In-store performance and album signing at Tower Records in West Hollywood, October 7, 2005. 

John Shearer

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Fiona Apple and her band perform in support of Fiona's new album "Extraordinary Machine" rel

Granny Smith Apple

Fiona Apple at the SF Weekly Theatre on November 25, 2005 in San Francisco. 

Tim Mosenfelder

Common, Fiona Apple, and Chuck D, presenters (Photo by M. Caulfield/WireImage for The Recording Academy)

Common, Fiona Apple and Chuck D in a Grammy Kickline

At The 48th Annual Grammy Awards in 2006. 

Michael Caulfield Archive

Fiona Apple during Fiona Apple In Concert - June 24, 2006 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Ph

Pounding the Piano

Fiona Apple at L.A.'s Greek Theater in 2006.  

Todd Williamson

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 29: Music artist Fiona Apple performs at the Vegoose music festival at Sam Boyd Stadium's Star Nursery F

Channeling Edvard Munch

At the 2006 Vegoose Music Festival in Las Vegas. 

Ethan Miller

NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: Musician Fiona Apple performs live with Nickel Creek at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park August 14, 20

Fiona Apple with Nickel Creek in 2007

Fiona Apple performing with Nickel Creek in Central Park on August 14, 2007. 

Scott Wintrow

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 10: Jonathan Ames and Fiona Apple attend the premiere of HBO's "Bored to Death" at the Clearview Chelsea

Fiona Apple with Then-Boyfriend Jonathan Ames

Jonathan Ames and Fiona Apple attend the premiere of HBO's "Bored to Death" in 2009. The song "Jonathan" from 'The Idler Wheel...' is about a day they spent at Coney Island.  

Barry Brecheisen

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Recording artist Fiona Apple performs during the Venice Family Clinic Silver Circle 2011 Ga

Sullen Girl

At the Venice Family Clinic Silver Circle 2011 Gala in Beverly Hills, CA. 

Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 14: Musician Fiona Apple performs onstage during the 2012 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Stubb

Debuting New Material at SXSW 2012

At Stubb's in Austin, TX, on March 14, 2012. 

Rick Kern/Getty Images

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - MARCH 24: Fiona Apple performs at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa March 24, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Je

Fiona Fangs

Fiona Apple gets viscous onstage. 

Bill McCay

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