Career Timeline of Amy Winehouse: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Amy Winehouse, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Amy Winehouse was a British singer and songwriter celebrated for her contralto vocals and deeply personal songwriting. Her music was a blend of soul, R&B, and jazz. Beyond her music, her fashion sense and tumultuous personal life also drew significant attention, solidifying her as a major figure in popular culture. She achieved critical acclaim and commercial success with albums like 'Back to Black,' but struggled with substance abuse, which ultimately led to her death at the age of 27.
2002: Signing with Island Records
In 2002, Amy Winehouse signed with Island Records after a music executive received her demo from a friend, marking a significant step in her early career.
2002: Signed to 19 Management
In 2002, Amy Winehouse was signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management and was initially paid £250 a week against future earnings. She was kept as a recording industry secret while being developed by the company.
October 2003: Release of 'Frank'
On October 20, 2003, Amy Winehouse's debut album, 'Frank,' was released. Produced mainly by Salaam Remi, the album was heavily influenced by jazz and featured Winehouse as a co-writer on nearly every song. The album received widespread critical acclaim.
2003: Release of Debut Album 'Frank'
In 2003, Amy Winehouse released her debut studio album, 'Frank,' which was commercially successful in the UK and received critical acclaim for its songwriting and jazz influences. The album was produced by Salaam Remi.
May 2006: Demo Tracks on Mark Ronson's Radio Show
In May 2006, demo tracks of Amy Winehouse's songs, including "You Know I'm No Good" and "Rehab," appeared on Mark Ronson's New York City radio show on East Village Radio. These songs were slated to appear on her second album.
October 2006: Website Relaunch and Album Promotion
In early October 2006, Amy Winehouse's official website was relaunched with a new layout and clips of previously unreleased songs, marking the beginning of the promotion for her upcoming album, 'Back to Black'.
2006: "Rehab" wins Novello award
In 2006, "Rehab" won the Novello award for best contemporary song.
2006: Recording 'Back to Black'
In 2006, Amy Winehouse recorded her second studio album, 'Back to Black,' inspired by 1960s girl groups and soul music, with producers Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson. The album became an international critical and commercial success.
2006: Rebound and writing of Back to Black
In early 2006, Amy Winehouse experienced a rebound that coincided with the writing of Back to Black. Her family believes that the mid-2006 death of her grandmother set her off into addiction.
January 2007: Release of "You Know I'm No Good"
In January 2007, "You Know I'm No Good", the second single from the album Back to Black and lead single in the US, was released with a remix featuring rap vocals by Ghostface Killah. The song reached number 18 on the UK singles chart.
April 2007: Release of "Back to Black" as a Single
In April 2007, the title track "Back to Black" was released as a single in the UK. While it peaked at number 25 in the UK, it experienced greater success across mainland Europe.
November 2007: Cancellation of Tour Dates
In November 2007, Amy Winehouse's tour was marred by booing and walkouts during the opening night in Birmingham. On November 27, 2007, it was announced that her performances and public appearances were cancelled for the remainder of the year due to her doctor's advice for her to rest. Her concert promoter cited the intense emotional strain Amy was under.
November 2007: Release of Deluxe Edition of Back to Black and Debut DVD
In November 2007, a deluxe edition of 'Back to Black' was released in the UK, featuring B-sides, rare tracks, live recordings, and "Valerie." Additionally, her debut DVD, 'I Told You I Was Trouble: Live in London,' was released, including a live set and a career documentary.
December 2007: Release of B Boy Baby with Mutya Buena
On December 17, 2007, Amy Winehouse's collaboration with Mutya Buena, "B Boy Baby," was released as the fourth single from Buena's debut album, 'Real Girl'.
January 2008: Increased record sales due to media coverage
In January 2008, Amy Winehouse's record label stated that the extensive media coverage she received increased record sales.
January 2008: 'Back to Black' at Number One on Billboard Pan European Charts
On January 13, 2008, Amy Winehouse's album 'Back to Black' held the number-one position on the Billboard Pan European charts for the third consecutive week, marking a significant achievement for the album.
February 2008: Winehouse wins five Grammy Awards
On 10 February 2008, Amy Winehouse won five Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Rehab", Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best New Artist. Her album, Back to Black, was also nominated for Album of the Year. The singer's success earned her a spot in the 2009 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. Due to visa issues, she performed via satellite from London.
February 2008: Winehouse performs at Brit Awards
On 20 February 2008, Amy Winehouse performed "Valerie" with Mark Ronson and "Love Is a Losing Game" at the 2008 Brit Awards in London.
March 2008: Back to Black tops UK album charts
On 2 March 2008, a special deluxe edition of Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black topped the UK album charts.
April 2008: Winehouse Participates in Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
As part of a breast cancer awareness campaign, Amy Winehouse appeared in a photograph for the April 2008 issue of Easy Living magazine.
April 2008: DVD Documentary released
On 14 April 2008, Amy Winehouse – The Girl Done Good: A Documentary Review, a 78-minute DVD, was released. The documentary featured interviews with people who knew her at a young age, people who helped her achieve success, jazz music experts, and music and pop culture specialists.
May 2008: Winehouse performs at Rock in Rio Lisboa festival
In May 2008, Amy Winehouse performed at the Rock in Rio Lisboa festival in Portugal, with a set plagued by a late arrival and vocal problems.
June 2008: Winehouse performs at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Party concert
On 27 June 2008, Amy Winehouse performed at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Party concert in London's Hyde Park.
December 2008: Winehouse Featured in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC
In December 2008, a clip of Amy Winehouse's music was included in the "Roots and Influences" area at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC, showcasing connections between different artists. A thread started with Billie Holiday, continued with Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige, and then finished with Winehouse.
2008: Universal Music presses Winehouse for new material
In 2008, Universal Music reportedly pressed Amy Winehouse for new material. She had not been near a recording studio as of September 2nd of that year.
2008: Winehouse nominated for Ivor Novello and MTV Europe Music Award
In May 2008, Amy Winehouse received two nominations for Best Song Musically & Lyrically at the 2008 Ivor Novello Awards, winning for "Love Is a Losing Game". She was also nominated for a 2008 MTV Europe Music Award in the Act of the Year category.
January 2009: Winehouse launches Lioness Records
In January 2009, Amy Winehouse announced the launch of her own record label, Lioness Records, with her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield as the first act.
March 2009: Winehouse loans dress to British Music Experience
In March 2009, Amy Winehouse loaned a vintage dress from her "Tears Dry on Their Own" video and a DVD to the British Music Experience, a new museum in London.
March 2009: Winehouse arrested for common assault
On 5 March 2009, Amy Winehouse was arrested and charged with common assault following Sherene Flash's claim that Winehouse hit her in the eye at the September 2008 Prince's Trust charity ball. Her US Coachella Festival appearance was canceled due to this legal issue, and Winehouse pleaded not guilty in court on 17 March.
May 2009: Winehouse Performs at Jazz Festival in Saint Lucia
In May 2009, Amy Winehouse performed at a jazz festival in Saint Lucia amid torrential rain and technical difficulties, during which it was reported she was unsteady and had trouble remembering the lyrics. She apologized to the crowd for being bored and ended the set in the middle of a song.
July 2009: Winehouse Pays for Man's Surgery
During her stay in Saint Lucia in 2009, Amy Winehouse paid for Julian Jean DeBaptiste's urgent surgery costing £4,000. He had surgery on 1 July 2009.
October 2009: Bromfield album released with Winehouse backing vocals
On 12 October 2009, Dionne Bromfield's first album, featuring covers of classic soul records, was released on Lioness Records. Amy Winehouse contributed backing vocals on several tracks. She also performed backing vocals for Bromfield on the BBC's television programme Strictly Come Dancing on 10 October.
2009: Winehouse appears on Classics CD
In 2009, Amy Winehouse appeared on a CD called Classics alongside musicians such as the Rolling Stones, the Killers and many Cuban musicians to raise awareness of climate change.
July 2010: Winehouse announces new album release
In July 2010, Amy Winehouse announced her next album would be released no later than January 2011, indicating it would be similar to her second album.
October 2010: Fashion collection release with Fred Perry
In October 2010, Amy Winehouse's 17-piece fashion collection with Fred Perry was released for sale, featuring vintage-inspired looks. Winehouse was closely involved in the design process, providing input on style selection, fabric, color, and fit.
November 2010: Winehouse contributes to Quincy Jones tribute album
In November 2010, Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson contributed a cover of Lesley Gore's "It's My Party" to the Quincy Jones tribute album Q Soul Bossa Nostra.
December 2010: Winehouse Plays Private Concert in Moscow
In December 2010, Amy Winehouse played a 40-minute concert at a Russian oligarch's party in Moscow, performing songs hand-selected by the tycoon.
2010: Ronson's Interview About Working with Winehouse
In a 2010 interview, Mark Ronson discussed his experience working with Amy Winehouse, noting her blunt honesty and their mutual respect in the creative process.
January 2011: Expected release date of the upcoming album
According to Amy Winehouse, her next album was going to be released no later than January 2011.
January 2011: Winehouse performs in Brazil
In January 2011, Amy Winehouse played five dates in Brazil, with performances marked by forgotten lyrics and brief exits from the stage.
March 2011: Winehouse donates clothes to charity
In March 2011, Amy Winehouse donated over £20,000 worth of clothes to a local charity shop in London.
June 2011: Winehouse's European tour cancelled
In June 2011, Amy Winehouse started her 12-leg European tour in Belgrade, but her performance was poorly received, leading to the cancellation of subsequent shows.
July 2011: Creation of the Amy Winehouse Foundation
Following Amy Winehouse's death by alcohol intoxication in July 2011, her family set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
July 2011: Winehouse's last public appearance
On 20 July 2011, Amy Winehouse made her last public appearance at Camden's Roundhouse, supporting her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield. She died three days later.
September 2011: Launch of the Amy Winehouse Foundation
On 14 September 2011, which would have been Amy Winehouse's 28th birthday, the Amy Winehouse Foundation was officially launched. Its aim is to help vulnerable or disadvantaged young people, and it works with other charitable organizations to provide frontline support.
2012: Mitch Winehouse publishes "Amy: My Daughter"
In 2012, Mitch Winehouse published a biography about his daughter Amy Winehouse, titled "Amy: My Daughter". Proceeds from the book were donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
2012: Posthumous collection releases
In 2012, following Amy Winehouse's death, Fred Perry released three posthumous collections that she had designed prior to her death. Fred Perry also donated 20% of the net revenue from the Amy Winehouse collection to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
March 2013: Launch of the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme For Schools
On 12 March 2013, with the help of ex-addict Russell Brand, the Amy Winehouse Foundation launched the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme For Schools across the UK. The programme aims to provide effective education around drugs, alcohol, and dealing with emotional issues.
2014: Janis Winehouse publishes "Loving Amy: A Mother's Story"
In 2014, Janis Winehouse published her memoir about her daughter, titled "Loving Amy: A Mother's Story". The proceeds from the book were donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
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