Her Grammy performance was broadcast from London via satellite, because she was unable to appear in person in Los Angeles due to temporary problems with her traveling visa.
Amy Winehouse became the first British female to win 5 Grammy Awards on the same night, February 10th, 2008, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for 'Rehab'. Her final album, Back on Black (2006) was an international hit, and 'Rehab' made No. During the next several years, she survived a period of personal upheaval, a painful relationship, and struggles with substance abuse. At 19 years old, she recorded her debut album: Frank (2003), a jazz-tinged album that became a hit and earned her several award nominations. She briefly attended the BRIT School in Croydon, and began her professional career at 16, performing occasional club gigs and recording low cost demos. At that time she pierced her nose and tattooed her body. At age 14, she was expelled from Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, London. Young Amy Winehouse was a rebellious girl. Amy was brought up on jazz music She received her first guitar at age 13 and taught herself how to play. Her family shared her love of theater and music. Amy Jade Winehouse was born on Septemin Enfield, London, England and raised in Southgate, London, England to Janis Holly Collins (née Seaton), a pharmacist & Mitchell 'Mitch' Winehouse, a window panel installer and taxi driver.
