Amy Winehouse (1983–2011) was the London-born singer-songwriter whose two albums made her one of the most celebrated British vocalists of her generation. Back to Black (2006), cut with the Dap-Kings and producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, won five Grammys and still defines contemporary soul; Frank (2003) shows the jazz roots. Browse Amy Winehouse vinyl, CDs, and posthumous releases at Wax Trax Records.
Amy Jade Winehouse was born in Southgate, London on September 14, 1983. She signed with Simon Fuller's management at age 16 and was signed to Island Records, releasing her debut album Frank in 2003. Her second album Back to Black (2006), produced primarily by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, became an international success and won five Grammy Awards including Record and Song of the Year for Rehab. She died of accidental alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011 at age 27.
Amy Winehouse's recorded work drew on jazz, soul, R&B, and ska, with a vocal style influenced by classic American soul and jazz singers. Back to Black in particular was recorded with the Dap-Kings, the band associated with Daptone Records and Sharon Jones, lending the album its distinctive vintage soul sound.
Original Island pressings of Back to Black are in continuous reissue across multiple variants and anniversary editions. The Deluxe Edition Back to Black includes B-sides and live recordings. Frank has been reissued in deluxe and remastered editions.
Listeners new to Amy Winehouse typically start with Back to Black (2006). Frank (2003) is a common second entry point for those interested in her earlier jazz-influenced material.
