Winehouse grew up listening to a diverse range of music, from James Taylor to Sarah Vaughan. Winehouse's paternal grandmother was also once romantically involved with British jazz legend Ronnie Scott. In her early years, Winehouse was immersed in music many of her uncles on her mother's side were professional jazz musicians, and her father sang as a child with his family. Her father, Mitch Winehouse, worked as a cab driver, while mother Janis was employed as a pharmacist. Winehouse won five Grammy Awards connected to her 2006 album Back to Black, and earned acclaim for songs like the title track, 'Rehab' and 'Love Is a Losing Game.' Winehouse died tragically on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27 from accidental alcohol poisoning.Īmy Jade Winehouse was born on September 14, 1983, in the suburb of Southgate in London, England. She signed her first record deal as a jazz vocalist, and her music later blossomed into an eclectic mix of jazz, pop, soul and R&B.
Amy Winehouse broke into the music business when, at age 16, a classmate passed on her demo tape to a record label.
