Initially, the London singer Amy Winehouse was considered one of the many sultry, 21th-century British neo jazz divas. That was understandable but misleading unlike the innocent Katie Melua and Joss Stone Winehouse was not afraid to show the seamy side of her life. Her aptly titled debut album, Frank (frank) was a collection of bold and marked by life jazzy pop songs. But it was the successor Back
… To Black (2006) - clearly influenced by the soul music of the sixties, Phil Spector girl groups and the classic Motown sound - which really went above the rest stick her stride. The plate fell further by intelligent, sexually explicit lyrics, spirited pop arrange- ments and Winehouse's sublime singing talent. The fame that befell Winehouse was not completely devoted to her. Until her tragic death in July 2011 the singer romped with alcoholism, broken relationships and failed comebacks.more