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Amy Winehouse
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Amy Winehouse

singer-songwriter

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Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse was a British singer and songwriter whose 2006 album "Back to Black" became one of the best-selling records of the 21st century, blending contemporary R&B with 1960s soul, Motown, and girl-group influences in a way that revitalized interest in classic sounds. She won five Grammy Awards in 2008, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, becoming the first British artist to win five Grammys in a single night. She died of accidental alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, at age 27, and is remembered as one of the most gifted and tragic voices of her generation.

Overview

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.

Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Amy Winehouse. English singer and songwriter (1983–2011)

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Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse

Timeline

1980s
1983

Birth

Birth of Amy Winehouse.

personal
2020s
2026

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career
2026

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