On the late singer&rsquo;s birthday, we&rsquo;re re-examining the unique sound and style of Amy Winehouse which propelled her to become one of the 21st century&rsquo;s most influential singers.

Today would have been <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/amy-winehouse-fashion-and-style-2000s-outfits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amy Winehouse&rsquo;s</a> 40th birthday. The late singer had arguably one of the most distinct voices in the music industry at the time, and her style and music continue to inspire 21st-century creatives in many fields. In honor of her <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/artists-singers-rappers-posthumous-albums-mac-miller-pop-smoke-nirvana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cultural legacy</a>, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL celebrates memorable moments of Winehouse&rsquo;s life, style, and music.&nbsp;
Born in the early 1980s, the British singer-songwriter spent her early years interested in the arts performing with jazz groups as a teenager. After graduating from the prestigious BRIT School, Winehouse made her musical debut with the critically acclaimed 2003 album, Frank. Subsequently, after engaging in a series of tumultuous romances, in particular a fevered relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, Winehouse developed a number of infamous heartbreak songs, many of which composed her next album, Back to Black, which catapulted Winehouse to international success.&nbsp;
Back to Black showcased Winehouse&rsquo;s distinct voice and strong lyricism that led to her winning five Grammy awards in 2008, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album. In 2008, Back to Black became the world&rsquo;s seventh-best-selling album and it cemented Winehouse&rsquo;s lasting musical legacy. Tragically, at age 27, Winehouse&rsquo;s life and musical career ended on July 23, 2011, in London, England as a result of alcohol poisoning.&nbsp;
Even though Winehouse had a short career, her life and her work remain influential. In addition to her musical impact, Winehouse notably crafted her image after 1960s girl groups, such as the Ronettes. Her iconic <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/amy-winehouse-iconic-beehive-hair-hairdresser" target="_blank" rel="noopener">beehive hairstyle</a> and her heavy, black, eye makeup are some expressions of this influence. Additionally, her heavy eyebrows and bold red lipstick became other enduring aspects of her aesthetic legacy. L&rsquo;OFFICIEL compiled a collection of iconic images of Winehouse to celebrate and honor her prevailing impact.

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Honoring Amy Winehouse and Her Unique Sound and Style

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