# 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.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** September 14, 1983
- **Birthplace:** Southgate, United Kingdom
- **Nationality:** British
- **Occupation:** singer-songwriter
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Also Known As:** NULL

## 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)

## Sources

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

## Timeline

### 1983 — Birth
Birth of Amy Winehouse.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Amy Winehouse was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Amy Winehouse, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Amy Winehouse, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse"
> — Amy Winehouse, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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