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Amy Winehouse
Combining jazz and soul influences with sharply personal songwriting.
Frank · Back to Black
- Born
- 14 September 1983
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Died
- 23 July 2011
More people
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was a British singer whose distinctive voice and two studio albums left a major influence on popular music.
Early life
Musical interests
Grew up listening to jazz and other vocal music.
Training
Attended performing-arts schools in London.
Career
- Early 2000s
Recording beginnings
Signed a recording deal and released Frank.
- 2006 onward
International breakthrough
Back to Black brought worldwide recognition.
- Final years
Interrupted performances
Health and addiction affected her work.
Selected music
Frank
Established her jazz-influenced debut.
Back to Black
Combined soul arrangements with personal lyrics.
Grammy recognition
Won five awards at one ceremony.
Beyond work
Foundation
A foundation established after her death supports vulnerable young people.
Public scrutiny
Her personal difficulties unfolded under intense media attention.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Rama. CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
