Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her marvelous voice and controversial private life. Shedebuted in 2003 at the age of 20 with the album ‘Frank’. It set her on the road to fame. Music lovers everywhere were excited about her talents andhow her career would progress. She was one of music’s hottest stars but constantly battled against drugs and alcohol.
She grew up in a family thatloved jazz. Her musical talents were clear to see from a very young age. Aged ten, she formed a rap group called Sweet 'n' Sour with a childhoodfriend. She got her first guitar when she was 13 and she began writing music. She signed to a major record label after they heard her distinctivevoice.
Winehouse’s second album “Back To Black” made her an acclaimed international star. She won dozens of awards, including five at the 2008Grammy’s. Some of the biggest names in rock were waiting to collaborate with her. George Michael said: "Amy is the best female vocalist I have ever heard inmy entire career, as well as one of the best writers."
Winehouse was constantly the focus of media attention. She couldn’t escape the reporters whofollowed her every move.  She has given them good reason to write about her. Her battles with drug and alcohol abuse and her self-destructivebehaviour was often tabloid news. The world has lost an amazing talent who had so much more incredible music to offer. She died in July, 2011, aged 27.