Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was a British singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman. She is known for her distinctive contralto vocals, expressive and autobiographical songwriting, and eclectic blend of genres such as soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Her music, along with her fashion and highly publicised personal life, made her an influential figure in popular culture.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Educated at
- Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolBRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyAshmole AcademyBourne Grammar SchoolThe Mount, Mill Hill International
- Awards
- 🏆 Echo Pop Award for the Album of the Year🏆 Grammy Award for Best New Artist
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Trending topics shown first"I always said I never wanted to write about love, but then I went and did that anyway."
"Amy Winehouse: Did she invent white soul? Wearing a beehive? No. But she did something brand new and fresh, altogether as a package, and you see who's in her wake, from the Duffys to the Lana Del Reys…"
"If it wasn't for Amy and Frank, one hundred per cent I wouldn't have picked up a guitar, I wouldn't have written "Daydreamer" or "Hometown" and I wrote "Someone Like You" on the guitar too. Contrary t…"
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Timeline
1983
Born
Birth2011
Died
Death
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