Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse

Singer-Songwriter, Soul Sensation, Five-Time Grammy Winner

Born Sep 14, 1983

London, Great Britain

Passed Away Jul 23, 2011 London, United Kingdom

Lifespan 27 years old

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"I don't think I'm going to be famous at all. I don't think I could handle it. I'd probably go mad."

Archival Overview

Prodigious English singer and songwriter whose rich, expressive contralto and mix of soul, jazz, and R&B on Back to Black won five Grammy Awards and revived vintage soul music.

Biographical Record

Amy Jade Winehouse was raised in Southgate, London, in a family of jazz enthusiasts. After attending the BRIT School, she released her acclaimed jazz-influenced debut album 'Frank' in 2003, showcasing her witty lyrics and vocal dexterity.

In 2006, Winehouse released 'Back to Black', produced by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi. Featuring timeless heartbreak anthems like 'Rehab', 'You Know I'm No Good', and the title track, it became one of the best-selling albums in UK history. At the 2008 Grammy Awards, she won five trophies in a single evening, cementing her status as a generational vocal icon.

Key Life Milestones

2006

Release of Back to Black

Released the multi-platinum modern classic that revived 1960s girl-group soul and dominated global charts.

2008

Historic Five Grammy Awards in One Night

Won five Grammy Awards including Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year for 'Rehab'.

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Final Resting Place

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Edgwarebury Cemetery
Edgware, United Kingdom

                         GPS: 51.6289, -0.2814                    

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