Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, Musician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1983 |
| Age | 27 years (died on 23, Jul, 2011) |
| Birthplace | Southgate, London, England |
| Date of Death | 23/07/2011 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British singer-songwriter known for her distinctive contralto vocals, expressive autobiographical songwriting, and eclectic blend of soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. She skyrocketed to fame with her critically acclaimed album Back to Black (2006) and became an influential figure in popular culture through her music, fashion, and publicized personal life. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Distinctive Features | Beehive hairdo, cat-eye makeup |
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Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Struggles | Drug and alcohol abuse, bulimia, substance use problems |
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| Legal Issues | Arrest in Norway for marijuana possession, public incidents starting in 2007 |
Relationships & More
| Marriage | Married Blake Fielder-Civil in May 2007 |
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Family
| Father | Mitch Winehouse |
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| Background | Grew up in a musically inclined family, influenced by father's jazz and soul record collection |
Career
| Years Active | 1997-2011 | ||||||
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| Early Career | Formed rap group Sweet 'n' Sour at age 10; signed first record deal at age 16 with Island/Universal; regular jazz standards singer at Cobden Club, Notting Hill | ||||||
| Management | Signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002; worked with manager Nick Shymansky, signed with Island Records in 2002 at age 19 | ||||||
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| Notable Songs | Rehab | ||||||
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| Cause of Death | Alcohol poisoning |
Style Quotient
| Musical Style | Eclectic mix of jazz, pop, soul, and R&B; initially a jazz vocalist |
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| Fashion | Iconic beehive hairdo and cat-eye makeup |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Expelled from Sylvia Young Theatre School at age 14 for piercing her nose | |
| 2. Formed a rap group called Sweet 'n' Sour with childhood friend Juliette Ashby at age 10 | |
| 3. Was a regular jazz standards singer at Cobden Club in Notting Hill before major breakthrough | |
| 4. Struggled with bulimia during her personal decline | |
| 5. The 2015 film Amy chronicles her career and won an Academy Award for best documentary |