Amy Winehouse: Bio

Amy Winehouse (1983–2011) was a British singer and songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, jazz, and R&B. Her second album Back to Black won five Grammy Awards and is widely regarded as one of the best albums of the 21st century. Winehouse’s distinctive voice and brutally honest lyrics made her an icon, but her struggles with addiction and mental health led to her untimely death at age 27. Despite her short career, she remains one of the most influential artists of her generation.

10 Best Amy Winehouse Quotes

1. “Life’s short. Anything could happen, and it usually does, so there is no point in sitting around thinking about all the ifs and buts.”
2. “I fall in love every day. Not with people but with situations.”
3. “I don’t ever want to do anything mediocre.”
4. “If you don’t throw yourself into something, you’ll never know what you could have had.”
5. “I’m not frightened of appearing vulnerable.”
6. “I write songs about stuff that I can’t really get past personally — and then I write a song about it and I feel better.”
7. “I wouldn’t write anything unless it was directly personal to me.”
8. “I don’t regret anything.”
9. “I told you I was trouble. You know that I’m no good.”
10. “Music is the only thing that will give and give and not take.”