18 interesting facts about Amy Winehouse

  1. Amy's debut album, Frank was released on October 20, 2003.
  2. In 2008 Bryan Adams wrote a song for Amy Winehouse in a bit to help her overcome her drug habit. The song titled Flower Grown Wild, is about the dangers of drug-taking.
  3. While performing at a concert in Burmingham England in November 2007, Amy was booed by the audience, with others walking out in protest to her drunken state.
  4. Amy and her husband were arrested in Norway for marijuana possession (October 2007).
  5. In her song Rehab, she mentions the names Ray and Mr. Hathaway. These are references to the soul singers Ray Charles and Donny Hathaway.
  6. Amy Winehouse has one brother, named Alex.
  7. Winehouse has appeared as an extra in a sketch on The Fast Show.
  8. In May 2007, Amy married Blake Fielder-Civil in a secret ceremony in Miami.
  9. Her eye color is hazel.
  10. Amy Winehouse height is 5 feet 2 inches. edit »
  11. Amy received her first guitar when she was 13.
  12. Her song "Rehab" is based on her past refusal to attend an alcohol rehabilitation centre after it was encouraged by her management company.
  13. Amy Winehouse pierced her nose when she was 13.
  14. Her favorite artists include Nas, Mos Def, Teena Marie, Beastie Boys, Carol King, Mahalia Jackson and Thelonious Monk.
  15. In February 2007, Amy won the Best British Female Award at the Brit Awards, beating the favourite to win, Lily Allen.
  16. Amy Winehouse is an English songwriter and jazz and soul singer.
  17. Appeared as a guest on the 'Charlotte Church' Show. They sang Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' together.
  18. In June 2008, Amy was voted the celebrity most likely to retire early.


AMY WINEHOUSE DEATH

At 3:54 pm BST (14:54 UTC) on 23 July 2011, two ambulances were called to Winehouse's home in Camden, London. Shortly afterwards, the Metropolitan Police confirmed her death. Her record label, Universal, released a statement that read in part: "We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer."