Completar frases Amy Winehouse BiographyVersión en línea A short biography about Amy Winehouse. por Jorge Gomez 1 Amy Jade Winehouse ( be ) an English singer and songwriter . She ( be ) known for her marvelous voice and controversial private life . She ( debute ) in 2003 at the age of 20 with the album ? Frank' . It set her on the road to fame . Music lovers everywhere ( be ) excited about her talents and how her career would progress . She ( be ) one of music's hottest stars but constantly ( battle ) against drugs and alcohol . She grew up in a family that ( love ) jazz . Her musical talents ( be ) clear to see from a very young age . Aged ten , she ( form ) a rap group ( call ) Sweet 'n' Sour with a childhood friend . She got her first guitar when she ( be ) 13 and she ( start ) writing music . She ( sign ) to a major record label after they ( listen ) to her distinctive voice . Winehouse's second album " Back To Black " ( turn ) her into an acclaimed international star . She ( receive ) dozens of awards , including five at the 2008 Grammy's . Some of the biggest names in rock ( be ) waiting to collaborate with her . George Michael said : " Amy is the best female vocalist I have ever heard in my entire career , as well as one of the best writers . " Winehouse ( be ) constantly the focus of media attention . She couldn't escape the reporters who ( follow ) her every move . She has given them good reason to write about her . Her battles with drug and alcohol abuse and her self - destructive behaviour ( be ) often tabloid news . The world has lost an amazing talent who had so much more incredible music to offer . She ( die ) in July , 2011 , aged 27 .