“I don't listen to a lot of new stuff. I just like the old stuff. It's all quite dramatic and atmospheric. You'd have an entire story in song. I never listen to, like, white music - I couldn't sing you a Zeppelin or Floyd song.”

British singer and songwriter

Amy Winehouse was a British singer and songwriter. She became known for her contralto voice, her personal songs, and a style that mixed soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. Her work drew attention for its emotional directness and for how closely it reflected her own life. Beyond music, her fashion sense and widely reported private life helped make her a notable figure in popular culture.