Amy Winehouse: The 25‑Year‑Old Hologram Takes the Stage
When Amy Winehouse slipped away in 2011, the world lost one of its brightest voices.
Now, her dad, Mitch, is saying the magic is about to get a second lease on life – not on a sheet of paper, but on a whole concert stage.
The 2019 Hologram Debut
- Produced by BASE Hologram, the same crew that brought Roy Orbison and Maria Callas to life in 3‑D.
- Three‑year tour, kicking off in 2019 – so you’ll see Amy again before it’s time for a sequel.
- She’ll perform with a live band, syncing her timeless voice from the original studio tapes.
Picture this: a glowing Michelle violinist in her sun‑faded jacket, a hologram of Amy dancing in front of a full orchestra, and the crowd shouting “Back to Black!” in the best way you’ve ever heard.
Bigger Than the Music
Mitch said all the money from the shows will go straight into The Amy Winehouse Foundation. This charity, born out of Amy’s own life story, is aimed at helping teens with addiction struggles.
“Fans want more Amy,” Mitch chuckles, “but what we’re doing is the ultimate fan‑service – a living tribute that pays back the debt of her legacy.”
History of the Hologram Craze
It wasn’t all invented on the spot. 2012’s Coachella brought out Tupac, and the crowd went nuts. It spurred a debate: should the dead get a digital encore? Some say it carries a bit of ghost‑fear; others say it’s pure love.
The Orbison hologram has already played 15 European dates and swept 20 U.S. cities. The spotlights didn’t betray the actor – the tribute was spot-on, and the audience even joined in yelling “Pretty Woman!” It was heartwarming, and somewhat cheeky.
Behind the Scene
BASE Hologram is hiring an actress to mimic Amy’s bouncy stage moves, then wrapping that performance in prosthetics and CGI to create the full‑blown 3‑D diva.
“We’ll honor her legacy with the best tech I can dream of,” chief executive Brian Becker assures. “It’s a celebration… a big, smart, slightly flamboyant celebration.”
Show length? Somewhere from 75 to 110 minutes – long enough to feel like a full night, but short enough to keep the tech from yawning.
Family Verdict
While Mitch admits the idea might tempt him into a tear‑jerking moment, he believes Amy would smile (or dance) approvingly, especially with the knowledge it supports her namesake charity.
“Her legacy isn’t just about music now,” he says. “It’s about helping young people.”
So if you want to witness a bit of the past under the bright lights, watch the performance videos on any mainstream portal (no patents, no spoilers). Prepare to feel the vibe, laugh a bit, and a whole lot of love.
