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Mark Ronson Honors Amy Winehouse at Brit Awards
1 Mar
Summary
- Mark Ronson received an award for outstanding contribution to music.
- He shared a touching story about meeting Amy Winehouse 20 years ago.
- Ronson performed a tribute to Winehouse, including 'Back To Black'.
At the 2026 Brit Awards, producer and DJ Mark Ronson received the outstanding contribution to music award. He shared a poignant recollection of meeting Amy Winehouse twenty years ago, on March 6, which marked the beginning of their impactful collaboration.
Ronson recounted how their first meeting led to writing 'Back To Black' in a single night, a pivotal moment that profoundly changed his life. He emphasized that his work with Winehouse remains the reason many other artists know him.
The London-born musician celebrated his extensive career, which includes hits like 'Uptown Funk' and 'Nothing Breaks Like A Heart'. He performed a tribute to Winehouse, featuring her hit 'Back To Black' and other notable songs, acknowledging the audience's role in making his music resonate.
Ronson's accolade follows previous recipients such as David Bowie and Sir Elton John. His career achievements also include multiple Grammy awards and an Academy Award for the song 'Shallow' from 'A Star Is Born'.
