Quote of the day
With me poetry has been not a purpose, but a passion; and the passions should be held in reverence: they must not — they cannot at will be excited, with an eye to the paltry compensations, or the more paltry commendations, of mankind.
Amy Winehouse
Born: September 14, 1983
Died: July 23, 2011 (aged 27)
Bio: Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz.
Known for:
- Back to Black (2006)
- Frank (2003)
- Lioness: Hidden Treasures (2011)
- Frank & Back to Black (2008)
- Amy Winehouse at the BBC
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