“I don't think I knew what depression was. I knew I felt funny sometimes and I was different. I think it's a musician thing. That's why I write music. You know, I'm not like some messed up person. There is a lot of people that suffer depression that don't have an outlet, you know what I mean? That can't pick up a guitar for an hour and feel better.”

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.