Amy Winehouse's Milestones
Birth
Amy Jade Winehouse was born in Enfield, London, to Mitch Winehouse (taxi driver) and Janis Winehouse (pharmacist).
Early musical interest
Showed early interest in music, influenced by jazz singers like Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington through her grandmother Cynthia.
Parents divorced
Parents Mitch and Janis divorced when Amy was 10 years old, affecting her deeply.
Started at Sylvia Young Theatre School
Attended the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, studying performing arts.
Expelled from theatre school
Expelled from Sylvia Young Theatre School for poor attendance and piercing her nose.
Formed first band
Formed her first band with school friend Juliette Ashby, performing jazz and hip-hop influenced music.
Started writing songs
Began writing her own songs, drawing from personal experiences and jazz influences.
Signed first record deal
Signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management after being discovered by an A&R scout.
Signed to Island Records
Signed recording contract with Island Records after leaving 19 Management.
Frank album released
Released debut album 'Frank', which was critically acclaimed and nominated for the Mercury Prize.
Released debut single
Released debut single 'Stronger Than Me' which received critical acclaim.
BRIT Awards nomination
Nominated for British Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards for 'Frank'.
Began relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil
Started turbulent on-and-off relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, which would deeply influence her music and personal struggles.
Started working on Back to Black
Began writing and recording songs for her second album with producer Mark Ronson.
Rehab single released
Released 'Rehab', which became her signature song and international breakthrough hit.
Back to Black album released
Released 'Back to Black', which became a massive commercial and critical success, topping charts worldwide.
Married Blake Fielder-Civil
Married Blake Fielder-Civil in Miami, Florida, in a private ceremony.
Grammy nominations
Nominated for six Grammy Awards, the most nominations for a British female artist at the time.
Grammy Awards sweep
Won five Grammy Awards including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.
Blake imprisoned
Blake Fielder-Civil was imprisoned for assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Divorced Blake
Finalized divorce from Blake Fielder-Civil after their tumultuous marriage.
Father's intervention
Father Mitch staged several interventions to help Amy with her substance abuse problems.
Goddaughter Dionne born
Became godmother to her friend's daughter Dionne, showing her caring nature despite personal struggles.
Body and Soul collaboration
Recorded duet 'Body and Soul' with Tony Bennett, which would be her final recording.
Final performance
Gave her final performance at the iTunes Festival in London, appearing disoriented and unable to perform properly.
Found dead
Found dead at her home in Camden, London, at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.
Funeral
Private funeral held at Edgwarebury Cemetery in North London, attended by family and close friends.
Amy Winehouse Foundation established
The Amy Winehouse Foundation was established by her family to help young people overcome addiction.
Lioness: Hidden Treasures released
Posthumous album of unreleased tracks and alternate versions released, reaching number 1 in the UK.
Amy documentary released
Academy Award-winning documentary 'Amy' directed by Asif Kapadia was released, chronicling her life and career.