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Where does Amy Winehouse rank?
Winehouse was plagued by drug and alcohol addiction. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011 at the age of 27. After her death, Back to Black temporarily became the UK’s best-selling album of the 21st century. VH1 ranked Winehouse 26th on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
Why was Amy Winehouse so influential?
She paved the way for other female stars with not only her talent but also her unique style and demeanor, making her arguably one of the most influential and greatest artists of all time. Amy’s unconventional style and incredible voice showed that female pop artists didn’t need to look or sound a certain way.
What is Amy Winehouse’s biggest hit?
Amy Winehouse’s 10 greatest songs ever, ranked
- ‘Our Day Will Come’
- ‘Take the Box’
- ‘Tears Dry on Their Own’ AmyWinehouseVEVO.
- ‘Rehab’ AmyWinehouseVEVO.
- ‘Valerie’ (with Mark Ronson) Music Hall | Legendas.
- ‘You Know I’m No Good’ AmyWinehouseVEVO.
- ‘Love is a Losing Game’ AmyWinehouseVEVO.
- ‘Back to Black’ AmyWinehouseVEVO.
Why was Amy Winehouse so popular in the 00s?
There were plenty of other 00s artists dealing in retro soul, but, aside from her voice, one reason Winehouse stood out was her willingness to dig into the genre’s history. Certainly no one else was releasing songs like Wake Up Alone, audibly inspired by the music of soul’s 50s forefathers.
What was Amy Winehouse’s last album?
Her final album, Back on Black (2006) was an international hit, and ‘Rehab’ made No. 9 on the US pop charts. Her big break came in 2008. Amy Winehouse became the first British female to win 5 Grammy Awards on the same night, February 10th, 2008, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for ‘Rehab’.
What is Amy Winehouse’s real name?
Amy Jade Winehouse was born on September 14, 1983 in Southgate, London, England to Janis Holly Collins (previously: Janis Holly Winehouse; born: Janis Holly Seaton), a pharmacist & Mitchell “Mitch” Winehouse, a taxi driver. Her family shared her love of theater and music.
What is the Amy Winehouse Foundation and what does it do?
After the singer’s death by alcohol intoxication in July 2011, the Amy Winehouse Foundation was set up by Winehouse’s family and launched on 14 September 2011 (which would have been Winehouse’s 28th birthday). Its aim is to help young people and it works with other charitable organisations to provide frontline support.