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Amy Winehouse

Born: Sep 14, 1983 in Enfield, England
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Died: Jul 23, 2011 in Camden, London, England
Genre: R&B, Rap, Jazz, Pop/Rock
Biography: Much can be said about the late Amy Winehouse, one of the U.K.'s flagship vocalists during the 2000s. The British press and tabloids seemed to focus on her rowdy behavior, heavy consumption of alcohol, and tragic end, but fans and critics alike embraced her rugged charm, brash sense of humor, and distinctively ...Read full biography
Back to Black
Released: 2006
Label: Universal Republic
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The story of Back to Black is one in which celebrity and the potential of commercial success threaten to ruin Amy Winehouse, since the same insouciance and playfulness that made her sound so special when ...Read full review
Frank
Released: 2003
Label: Phantom Import Distribution
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If a series of unfortunate comparisons (like the ones to follow) cause listeners to equate British vocalist Amy Winehouse with Macy Gray, it's only natural. Both come on like a hybrid of Billie Holiday ...Read full review