What is the birth name of the singer/songwriter Pink?

A native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Alecia Beth Moore adopted the name Pink at around age 14, when she started singing in clubs in nearby Philadelphia. She had been given that nickname as a slur. It is from the character Mr. “Pink” in the 1992 film “Reservoir Dogs”. Pink, portrayed by Steve Buscemi, is one of eight men involved in a diamond robbery. Six of them have color code-names. The heist is botched and Pink is the only thief who is not captured or killed. He escapes with the diamonds.

Pink uses the stylized “P¡nk” professionally. She realized some limited success in pop bands, starting in high school, but became a top-selling, award-winning pop star when she went solo. Her singing voice has been characterized as raspy, husky, powerful, and emotional. Her performances have been hailed as energetic, athletic, and acrobatic. She has been honored for her songwriting.

Pink has named Janis Joplin and Madonna as prime influences on her music. She, in turn, has influenced Taylor Swift, Adele, Katy Perry, and others. She is an animal-right activist, a supporter of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage, and a substantial contributor to many charitable events and charities, including the Human Rights Campaign, ONE Campaign, Save the Children, the Red Cross, the New York Restoration Project, Autism Speaks, and more.