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A Star Is Born
British singer songrwriter Amy Jade Winehouse was born in North London on September 14, 1983. She was best known for her gravelly voice and her eclectic style, a unique blend of jazz, soul, classic rock and pop music. Photograph: http://www.dailymail.co.uk -
Early Musical Beginnings
When she was 10, she and a friend formed a rap group, Sweet 'n' Sour — Winehouse was Sour — that she later described as "the little white Jewish Salt 'n' Pepa." Photograph: http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/
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Debut Album Released
Amy’s debut album “Frank” was released to critical acclaim and brought comparisons to Sarah Vaughan and Macy Gray among others. It was described by The Times newspaper as "earthy, warm, lived-in and astonishingly versatile". -
Early Recognition
Amy won the Ivor Novello (songwriting) Award for her first single, Stronger than Me. Photograph: Getty Images -
Amy's Second Album Released
Amy’s followup album,”Back to Black” released. The critical praise that followed propelled her to international stardom. -
Amy Launches her own record label
Amy launches her own record label, Lioness Records. Her first signed act is her 13 year old goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield. Her first album was released in October 2009 and includes Amy singing backup on several tracks. -
Record Haul at 50th Grammys
Amy won 5 Grammy Awards in the categories of Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the single "Rehab", while her album Back to Black won the Best Pop Vocal Album award. The singer also earned a Grammy in the Best New Artist category. This earned Winehouse an entry in the 2009 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records for Most Grammy Awards won by a British Female Act. -
Last live performance
Amy’s last ever live performance in Belgrade, Serbia. After she was jeered for appearing to be too drunk to perform, she pulled out of her European tour. Photo: Getty images -
Amy Winehouse found dead
Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home in Camden, England joining the Forever 27 Club including the likes of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. Though her life was tragically short, her reach was long inspiring many other musical acts including Adele, Lady Gaga, and Florence of Florence and the Machine. Photograph: Getty Images
