How the contributions of Amy Winehouse continue to shape the world today.
Amy Winehouse was a highly acclaimed English singer and songwriter, celebrated for her distinctive contralto voice and her fusion of soul, R&B, reggae, and jazz. She achieved global success, selling over 30 million records. Despite her talent and fame, Winehouse struggled with substance abuse, which overshadowed her career and ultimately contributed to her untimely death at the age of 27. Her raw and honest lyrics, combined with her unique vocal style, left an indelible mark on the music industry, solidifying her status as a significant figure in contemporary music.
On 14 April 2008, "Amy Winehouse – The Girl Done Good: A Documentary Review" was released, featuring interviews with people from her early life and music industry experts.
On July 2008, Amy Winehouse was immortalized with a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London, despite her surprise that a waxwork was being created while she was still alive.
In November 2008, a sculpture of Amy Winehouse by Marco Perego, titled "The Only Good Rock Star Is a Dead Rock Star", went on display at New York's Half Gallery, depicting her death and sparking controversy.
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, linking her to Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, and Mary J. Blige.
In 2009, Amy Winehouse was entered in the Guinness Book of Records for Most Grammy Awards won by a British Female Act.
In 2009, Daphne Barak filmed a documentary about Amy Winehouse and her family titled "Saving Amy".
In January 2010, "My Daughter Amy", a television documentary, aired on Channel 4, and "Saving Amy" was released as a paperback book.
In March 2011, the New York Daily News attributed the wave of successful British female artists in the United States to Amy Winehouse's influence and absence, with Spin magazine noting her as a "Nirvana moment" for these women.
Amy Winehouse died in July 2011 at the age of 27 due to alcohol poisoning, leading to widespread media coverage and reflection on her life and career.
Following Amy Winehouse's death in July 2011, her family established the Amy Winehouse Foundation to aid vulnerable and disadvantaged young individuals.
In September 2011, the duet "Body and Soul" with Tony Bennett was released on MTV and VH1 on September 14, commemorating what would have been her 28th birthday.
On September 14, 2011, which would have been Amy Winehouse's 28th birthday, the Amy Winehouse Foundation was officially launched with the aim of supporting vulnerable young people.
In 2011, Amy Winehouse passed away due to alcohol poisoning at the age of 27, joining the "27 Club" and leaving a lasting impact on music and culture.
In late 2011, reports surfaced that Amy Winehouse's former boyfriend, Reg Traviss, was developing a film about her, leading to her father's refusal to authorize the use of her music in the film.
In February 2012, Amy Winehouse was ranked 26th on VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music list.
Following Amy Winehouse's death, three forthcoming collections up to autumn/winter 2012 that she had designed prior to her death were released. 20% of the net revenue from the collection goes to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
In 2012 and thereafter, numerous musical artists paid tribute to Amy Winehouse through various means, including songs and dedications.
In 2012, Amy Winehouse was selected by Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover, celebrating British cultural icons.
In 2012, Mitch Winehouse published his biography of Amy, titled "Amy: My Daughter", with proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
In 2012, Mitch Winehouse released his book, "Amy, My Daughter," sharing personal insights into Amy Winehouse's life and struggles.
On March 12, 2013, the Amy Winehouse Foundation, with the help of Russell Brand, launched the Resilience Programme For Schools across the UK to educate about drugs, alcohol, and emotional issues.
In July 2013, the exhibit "Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait," co-curated by her brother and sister-in-law, opened at the Jewish Museum London, showcasing her personal items and family insights.
In September 2013, the exhibit "Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait," remained on display at the Jewish Museum London, showcasing her personal items and family insights.
In 2013, the Jewish Museum London held an exhibition titled "Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait" in memory of Amy Winehouse, tracing her family's history from Minsk to London.
On September 2014, which would have been her 31st birthday, a statue of Amy Winehouse was unveiled in Camden Town, North London, by sculptor Scott Eaton, capturing her strength and vulnerability.
In 2014, Amy Winehouse's mother, Janis, published "Loving Amy: A Mother's Story", a memoir about her daughter, with proceeds donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
In July 2015, the exhibit "Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait," opened in San Francisco, showcasing her personal items and family insights.
On July 2015, the documentary film "Amy", directed by Asif Kapadia, was released, covering her life, relationships, and struggles with substance abuse.
In October 2015, Mark Ronson became a patron of the Amy Winehouse Foundation, furthering its mission to support vulnerable young people.
In October 2015, the soundtrack for the documentary "Amy" was released, featuring music by Antônio Pinto and classic tracks by Amy Winehouse.
In November 2015, the exhibit "Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait," remained on display in San Francisco, showcasing her personal items and family insights.
In 2016, the documentary "Amy" won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars, among other accolades.
In March 2017, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan expressed his admiration for Amy Winehouse's last record, calling her "the last real individualist around".
In October 2017, Amy Winehouse's father Mitch announced that a West End/Broadway musical about Amy was in development.
In October 2018, Amy Winehouse's estate signed a multi-million pound deal to make a film biopic about her life and career.
In November 2018, the documentary film "Amy Winehouse – Back to Black", based on her album, was released on DVD, featuring new interviews and archival footage.
In 2018, Dan Llywelyn Hall's portrait of Amy Winehouse, titled "Amy's Glance", was exhibited at the London Art Fair.
In February 2019, Salaam Remi released a compilation album including the song "Find My Love", a posthumous collaboration between Amy Winehouse and rapper Nas.
In January 2020, the "Beyond Black – The Style of Amy Winehouse" exhibition opened at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, focusing on her fashion and style with iconic outfits and personal belongings.
In March 2020, Amy Winehouse's name was unveiled on a stone on the new Music Walk of Fame in Camden, with her parents Mitch and Janis in attendance at the ceremony, honoring her musical legacy.
In April 2020, the "Beyond Black – The Style of Amy Winehouse" exhibition closed at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, focusing on her fashion and style with iconic outfits and personal belongings.
Barbara Windsor, one of the patrons of the Amy Winehouse Foundation, had ended before she died in 2020.
In July 2021, the documentary "Reclaiming Amy" aired on BBC Two, marking the 10th anniversary of Amy Winehouse's death, narrated from her mother's perspective.
In August 2021, a film based on Daphne Barak's 2010 book, Saving Amy, which chronicles the late singer's final years, had been greenlighted by Halcyon Studios.
In September 2021, Amy's father Mitch stated that the making of the film based on Daphne Barak's 2010 book, Saving Amy, which chronicles the late singer's final years, was “100% not allowed.”.
In November 2021, the exhibition "Amy: Beyond the Stage" opened at the Design Museum in London, presenting Winehouse's personal belongings and focusing on her fashion. Additionally, her personal items were auctioned at Julien's Auctions.
In April 2022, the exhibition "Amy: Beyond the Stage" closed at the Design Museum in London, presenting Winehouse's personal belongings and focusing on her fashion.
In July 2022, it was reported that a feature film biopic, entitled "Back To Black", was to be produced by StudioCanal UK, distributed by Focus Features and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
In January 2023, it was revealed that British actress Marisa Abela would play the leading role of Amy Winehouse in the biopic "Back to Black", and filming commenced in London.
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Amy Winehouse at number 83 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
In January 2024, a trailer for the film biopic "Back to Black" was released, with a debut release date of April 12 in the UK.
In 2024, a biopic titled "Back to Black" dramatizing Amy Winehouse's life and career was released, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.