Events are gearing up to mark Amy Winehouse's 40th birthday with 'a day for Amy' and a special band reunion.
The music icon died in July 2011 at the age of 27 at her home in Camden Square, and Thursday (September 14) would have been her 40th birthday.
Although born and raised in Southgate, the Back to Black star spent most of her adult life in Camden, with favourite haunts including The Dublin Castle and Hawley Arms where she would jump behind the bar and pull pints.
A Day for Amy on September 14 centres around the singer's statue in Camden Market with pink carnations on sale in support of the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
Set up in her name by friends and family, the charity was set works to foster young people's self esteem and resilience.
Jane Winehouse, co-founder and managing trustee of the Foundation said: "We’re really proud that so many people want to be in Camden for Amy’s birthday. So much good work is being done in her memory. And our foundation has helped thousands of young people — in schools, through music therapy, and with specialist drug and alcohol programs — to fulfil their potential. That’s really something to celebrate."
Also on the 14th, tickets go on sale for a "joyful celebration" at KOKO in Camden featuring Amy's original band - led by her long term musical director and bass player Dale Davies.
The musicians performed alongside her from the beginning and helped to create her era-defining sound. They will be joined at the December 22 gig by vocalist Bronte Shandé, who will perform the six time Grammy winner's songs such as ‘Back to Black’, ‘Rehab’, ‘Valerie’, ‘Tears Dry on Their Own’ -with visuals and footage harking back to her iconic moments.
Scott Eaton's bronze of Amy in Camden Market is among a range of landmarks in Camden Town that draw fans from around the world. There is also Amy's stone on the Music Walk of Fame on the High Street, and various pieces of street art including Fallen Angel by Pegasus.
Dale Davies is also a consultant on Amy biopic; Back to Black which is due out next year, starring Marisa Abela and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
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