Updated Apr 29, 2023Frank Ocean TIMELINE
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Oct 28, 1987 | Christopher Edwin Breaux is born in Long Beach, California, United States.
1988-1991 | Frank growing up in California.
1992 | Christopher Breaux moves to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA with his mother.
1993-2004 | Frank growing up in New Orleans.
2005 | New Orleans is hit by Hurricane Katrina Frank's studio flooded material and equipment lost, moves back to Los Angelas.
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Jul 22, 2008 | Christopher Breaux gets writing credit for song by Noel Gourdin
music.apple.com/ca/album/i-fell/284787565?i=284787698
Dec 5, 2008 | Christopher "Lonny" Breaux gets two writing credits on Brandy's "Human" album
Jan 2009 frank meets Tyler and odd future
Jan 14, 2009 | Christopher "Lonny" Breaux is featured on unearthed Human B-Side track; drops the Christopher for Lonny Breaux stage name
Nov 2, 2009 | Lonny Breaux spotted hanging in the desert with Midi Mafia
Apr 3, 2010 | Lonny Breaux signs with Tricky Stewart's Redzone Records
Lonny Breaux has signed with Tricky Stewart's new label RedZone Records according the Grammy award-winning songwriter and producer in a new interview with Georgia Music.
Any up-and-coming artists you’re working with that we should keep our eyes out for?
One of my favorite new talents is this guy Lonnie Breaux. He’s really great, with a style somewhere between Maxwell, Robin Thicke and Kanye West. He’s this fresh, young, 21-year-old hip-hop poet with an amazing singing voice, and he blends all these different styles seamlessly. There’s also Bryan J, a charming 22-year-old kid with this great swagger about him. He’s like The-Dream’s little cousin, dancing and singing like Tevin Campbell, with fun music and a young look that the girls love. Both of these guys write their own music too, which is a plus.
UPDATE 7/30/2010: Tricky had more to say in another interview with Songwriter Universe.DK: Tell me about your company Redzone Entertainment. Are you looking to discover and sign artists?
Stewart: Redzone is our overall company – it’s a production company, and we have Redzone Records, which is distributed by Island/Def Jam. We’ve signed two artists that we’re excited about: Bryan J and Lonny Breaux.
DK: What are some of the goals that you still want to accomplish?
Stewart: I want to accomplish what Quincy Jones and L.A. Reid did – not just producing hit records, but building a record label and breaking artists. I want to be known for breaking a couple of global stars. My quest for Redzone Entertainment is to be known for developing and breaking artists. I’m excited about the two artists that we’ve signed to Redzone – our artist Bryan J is coming with a single in October. Bryan has a young fun sound, and he also has great ballads. We’re aso setting things up to break Lonny Breaux. Lonny is an incredible talent – he’s a hip-hop child who’s soulful, and he has a lot of intellect. He really touches people with his music.
Apr 18, 2010 | Frank on UStream with Ciara.
Full UStream Livestream: here
Sep 3, 2010 | Frank posts video of gospel singer Kim Burrell to his Tumblr, leaves little note about his religious upbringing.
frankocean.tumblr.com/post/1172106468/i-was-raised-christian-only-had-a-few-friends
Sep 10, 2010 | Lonny Breaux features on new Kent M$ney album now going by name Frank Ocean
music.apple.com/ca/album/gotta-be-feat-frank-ocean/1376922735?i=1376922747
Sep 17, 2010 | Frank Ocean joins Stacy Barthe on "Without You"
Oct 23, 2010 | Listen to a new Frank Ocean song, "Nature Feels"
Frank Ocean has dropped a new track on his soundcloud via Tumblr called "Nature Feels."
Frank's note on the song from his blog:
an old remix i did to mgmt’s electric feel. can u guess that voice in the background?
That's a trick question. Uncredited are both Brandy and Rich King.Oct 25, 2010 | Listen to a new Frank Ocean song, "Pyrite (Fool's Gold)"
Oct 28, 2010 | Listen to a new Frank Ocean song, "Heartbreak+Jet Lag"
Feb 4, 2011 | Frank Ocean releases song entitled "Acura Integurl"
Feb 16, 2011 | Frank Ocean releases 'nostalgia, ULTRA.'
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Frank Ocean has self-released his debut mixtape Nostalgia, ULTRA. The Odd Future crooner signed with Def Jam in 2009, but the relationship between Frank and the label hasn't been particularly solid.
In 2010, Frank joined Odd Future, a group of young hip-hop newcomers led by Tyler, The Creator. He first appeared on Domo Genesis' song "SteamRoller" from their album Rolling Papers. It was during this time that he recorded the mixtape, which samples music from Coldplay, Radiohead, MGMT, Mr. Hudson, and The Eagles.
Tracklist:
Streetfighter
Strawberry Swing
Novacane
We All Try
B****es Talkin' (Metal Gear Solid)
Songs 4 Women
LoveCrimes
Goldeneye
There Will Be Tears
Swim Good
Dust
American Wedding (Feat. James Fauntleroy)
Soul Calibur
Nature Feels
Find Nostalgia, ULTRA on Bandcamp or the Odd Future website.Mar 1, 2011 | Frank tweets about Island Def Jams lack of backing & support for nostalgia, ULTRA, tweet deleted shortly after.
“i. did. this. not ISLAND DEF JAM. that's why you see no label logo on the artwork that I DID. guess its my fault for trusting my dumbass lawyer and signing my career over to a failing company. ** Def Jam & any company that goes the length of signing a kid with dreams & talent w/ no intention of following through. ** em. now back to my day. i want some oatmeal and toast. brunch swag.”
Mar 12, 2011 | Frank seen in the studio with Beyoncé posts message and photo to tumblr deleted shortly after.
This is the room i’m working in this day. not to brag but man, this is surreal. Like..she’s singing my songs. if time were to stop right now, the past couple weeks would be near the top of the highlight reel for my short time on earth.
Mar 16, 2011 | Frank Ocean has first on camera interview ever with MTV.
Apr 11, 2011 | Fan made mixtapes of old Frank reference tracks for Justin Bieber, Brandy, John Legend & more get posted online by Music Forum Users. Frank responds to the leak on his tumble and deletes post not long after.
alrite. alrite. let’s get this out in the open. the only songs that i, myself, frank ocean, have ever released are…‘pyrite’, 'acura integurl’ & of course the songs included on 'nostalgia, ultra’. all other songs are on the internet as a result of record industry email hacks/leaks that happened some years back. several of these songs i had no hand in writing. i only laid reference vox on em because i was being paid. the rest are incomplete ideas, reference songs that were sent out for placement on other artists. records that were never intended to represent me. notwithstanding, i am a chill bro. as well as a sage/zen master in training. so im not angry or anything. i just had to let it at least be known. enjoy.
Apr 11, 2011
Apr 24, 2011 | Nas tweets he’s in the studio with Frank.
May 2 2011 | Pharrell talks Frank in new interview.
May 3, 2011 | Frank spotted at BigBoys Neighbourhood with the rest of odd future performing Yonkers.
May 10, 2011 | Tyler releases song She featuring Frank ocean
music.apple.com/ca/album/she-feat-frank-ocean/433409557?i=433409598
May 11, 2011 | Tyler & Frank she music video coming soon, already being shot
blonded.blog/news/tyler-the-creator-recruits-frank-ocean-for-new-single-she
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May 13 2011
May 14, 2011 | Frank plays his first live show ever in New York City.
May 17, 2011 | Frank says he's working on new album & has playful roast battle with Tyler, The Creator at LA Leakers.
Full episode audio:
hulkshare.com/mobile/index.php#w7z4siwmerux
May 22, 2011 | Frank releases Music Video for song Acura Integurl.
May 31, 2011 | Frank releases Novacane officially as a single still signed contractually to Island Def Jam
music.apple.com/ca/album/novacane/1445302593?i=1445302721
Jun 3, 2011 | She Music Video is released.
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Jun 16, 2011 | Frank releases Novacane Music video.
June 18, 2011 | Frank has another side MTV interview talks about “nostalgia, ULTRA.” coming to iTunes under title “nostalgia, LITE” due to sample clearance issues. being sold and with additional songs. Talks writing process & Tyler, The Creator yells mid interview. Eagles & Irving Azoff.
Jun 19, 2011 | Frank & Tyler do show after Chris Brown altercation.
Jun 23 2011
Jul 28, 2011 | Frank posts new song Thinking About You to Tumblr.
Aug 8, 2011 | Watch the Throne is released with two appearances from Frank.
music.apple.com/ca/album/no-church-in-the-wild-feat-frank-ocean-the-dream/1440845249?i=1440845343
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Aug 17, 2011 | Bridget Kelly performs Thinking About You acoustically.
Aug 25, 2011 | Frank makes KRCWs artists of the week you should know.
kcrw.com/music/articles/frank-ocean-2013-artist-you-should-know
Aug 28, 2011 | Frank joins Tyler, The Creator & the rest of OFWGKTA on stage while Tyler accepts Best New Artist; FREE EARL
Sep 16 2011 | Swim Good music video is released.
reddit.com/r/FrankOcean/comments/niarg1/deleted_video_of_swim_good
Sep 21, 2011 | Frank gives audio only radio interview with Angie Martinez.
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Oct 18 2011 | Swim Good is released as a single.
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Nov 7, 2011 | Frank on set for new music video Thinkin Bout You
Nov 8, 2011 | Unreleased music video for new song Thinking About You leaks online.
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Nov 11, 2011 | Frank plays show in New Orleans and the whole crowd knows every word to nostalgia, ULTRA.
Nov 12 2011
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Nov 13, 2011 | Frank gives red carpet interview with GQ.
Nov 13 2011
Nov 14, 2011 | Frank meets Zane Lowe gives audio interview.
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Nov 20, 2011 | Frank gives red carpet interview at GQ party for Man of the Year Mag.
Nov 23, 2011 | Frank shoots with GQ & gives interview.
gq.com/video/watch/men-of-the-year-2011-frank-ocean
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Dec 23, 2011 | Frank named Rookie of the Year by GQ magazine, gives funny short interview at the shoot.
7TH POST ^2011 | Frank Ocean’s Universal music page.
Jan 20, 2012 | Frank has an interview with BBC.
Jan 17, 2012 | Frank in the studio working on G.O.O.D. music album cruel summer.
Jan 30 2012 frank releases song titled voodoo to his Tumblr
Mar 19, 2012 | Frank does cover & audio only interview for i-D Magazine.
howtomakeit.com/2012/03/photos-frank-ocean-by-todd-cole
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Mar 19 2012 | Frank cancels nostalgia, LITE. EP plans for release.
Mar 20 2012
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Mar 20, 2012 | Oldie music video is released.
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Mar 24, 2012 | Big Sean talks working with Frank Ocean say’s he worked on Cruel summer but his parts were cut.
Mar 26 2012
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Apr 13, 2012 | Frank plays Coachella
blonded.blog/news/frank-ocean-at-coachella-indio-ca-4132012
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Apr 17, 2012 | Frank releases Thinking' Bout You as an official single.
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May 21, 2012 | Frank posts video of him messing around with new song Summer Remains on the Wurlitzer piano on his Tumblr.
Jun 6, 2012
Jun 7, 2012 | channel ORANGE Tour is announced.
Jun 8, 2012 | frank releases new song pyramids off of channel ORANGE
kanyetothe.com/threads/frankie-ocean-pyramids.235707
Jun 9, 2012 | reactions come in
Jun 10. 2012 | Fans check iTunes Metadata
circle the symbol in photoshop apple preview ^Jun 22, 2012 | Frank has private listening session for new album channel ORANGE in a studio downtown Manhattan NYC. Pitchfork, The Fader & other journalists in attendance.
pitchfork.com/news/46947-frank-oceans-channel-orange-album-details-andre-3000-genre-hopping-and-more
Jun 23, 2012 | Frank releases artwork and back cover track list to his Tumblr.
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Jun 28, 2012 | Frank hosts second private Listening Session for channel ORANGE at Capitol Records Tower in Los Angelas
Jun 28, 2012 | Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean, And Pharrell In The Studio listening to Lil B
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Jul 4, 2012 | Frank posts coming out letter to his Tumblr.
Jul 6, 2012 | Culmination of World reacting to Frank coming out as bisexual.
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Jul 7, 2012 | Nas & Frank Oceans collaborative No Such Thing as White Jesus is lost in hard drive mistake by Hit-Boy.
Jul 8 2012
July 10, 2012 | Frank surprise releases channel ORANGE a week early digital only to prevent physicals from leaking
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Jul 10, 2012 | Peter Rosenberg says he discovered Frank
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Jul 12, 2012 | Frank has over the phone interview with Zane Lowe for release of his major label debut album channel ORANGE.
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Jul 18, 2012 | Frank gets in a car accident posts about it on Instagram.
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Jul 20, 2012
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Aug 1, 2012 | Frank cancels show in Detroit cause of the flu, fans upset with how the cancellation is handled. Frank tweets about it.
sandrarose.com/2012/08/fanmail-frank-ocean-disappoints-detroit-fans
Aug 1, 2012
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Aug 2, 2012 | 50 Cent says he wants to work with Frank.
Aug 3 2012
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Aug 4, 2012 | Frank fixes his gap, gets porcelain veneers.
Aug 6 2012
Aug 10, 2012 | Frank gets flu mid shows in Oslo, Norway leaves set early, sings Sade cover before leaving.
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Aug 11 2012
Aug 12, 2012 | Frank cancels festival and Coldplay tour dates posts on his Facebook about it.
Cancelled
08/12 – Helsinki, FI @ Flow Festival
08/16- – Kiewit, BE @ Pukkelpop
08/18 – Staffordshire, UK @ V Festival
08/19 – Essex, UK @ V Festival
08/24 – Paris, FR @ Rock en Seine
08/28 – Copenhagen, DK @ Parken Stadium
08/30 – Stockholm, SE @ Olympic Stadium
09/02 – Paris, FR @ Stade de France
09/04 – Cologne, DE @ Rheinenergie Stadium
09/06 – The Hague, NL @ Malieveld
09/07-08 – Isle of Wight, UK @ Bestival
09/12 – Munich, DE @ Red Bull Stadium
09/16 – Prage, CZ @ Slavia Eden Stadium
09/19 – Warsaw, PL @ National Stadium
09/22 – Hannover, DE @ AWD ArenaAug 27, 2012
Aug 29, 2012 | Frank freestyles backstage at SNL with OF.
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Sep 3, 2012
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Sep 7, 2012 youtu.be/8JY2hoj9Wnw
Sep 8 2012
Sep 15, 2012
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31:15 | Thinkin' About You
1:00:12 | Pyramids
Sep 16, 2012
Pyramids SNL
Sep 19, 2012 | Unreleased Pyramids music video leaks online directed by Nabil Elderkin.
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Oct 16, 2012
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Nov 9, 2012 | Novacane wins best international urban video at UK Music Awards, Frank sends in video with Nabil & smacks him in the face.
Nov 13 2012
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Nov 14, 2012
Nov 19, 2012 | Frank written interview with GQ, talks ODD FUTURE, New Song written for movie Django Unchained.
Full Interview: gq.com/story/frank-ocean-interview-gq-december-2012
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Nov 20, 2012 | Quentin Tarantino tells why Frank Ocean’s song Wiseman was left off the soundtrack in new interview.
Nov 29, 2012
blonded.blog/news/gq-talks-to-odd-future-about-frank-ocean-for-men-of-the-year
Dec 5, 2012 | Frank nominated for 6 GRAMMYs.
Record of the Year
"Thinkin Bout You" – Frank Ocean
Shea Taylor & Frank Ocean, producer;
Jeff Ellis, Pat Thrall, Marcos Tovar & Mark "Spike" Stent, engineers/mixers;
Vlado Meller, mastering engineer
"Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra
Wally de Backer, producer;
Wally de Backer, François Tétaz & William Bowden, engineers/mixers;
William Bowden, mastering engineer
"Lonely Boy" – The Black Keys
The Black Keys & Danger Mouse producers;
Tom Elmhirst & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers;
Brian Lucey, mastering engineer
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" – Kelly Clarkson
Greg Kurstin, producer;
Șerban Ghenea, John Hanes, Greg Kurstin & Jesse Shatkin, engineers/mixers;
Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
"We Are Young" – Fun featuring Janelle Monáe
Jeff Bhasker, producer;
Jeff Bhasker, Pawel Sek, Ken Lewis, Andrew Dawson & Stuart White, engineers/mixers;
Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" – Taylor Swift
Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift, producers;
Șerban Ghenea, John Hanes, Sam Holland & Michael Ilbert, engineers/mixers;
Tom Coyne, mastering engineer
Album of the YearChannel Orange – Frank Ocean
André 3000, John Mayer & Earl Sweatshirt, featured artists;
Om'Mas Keith, Malay, Frank Ocean, Shea Taylor, Tyler, the Creator & Pharell, producers;
Calvin Bailif, Andrew Coleman, Jeff Ellis, Doug Fenske, Om'Mas Keith, Malay, Frank Ocean, Philip Scott, Mark "Spike" Stent, Pat Thrall, Marcos Tovar & Vic Wainstein, engineers/mixers;
Vlado Meller, mastering engineer
Babel – Mumford & Sons
Markus Dravs, producer;
Robin Baynton & Ruadhri Cushnan, engineers/mixers;
Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer
El Camino – The Black Keys
The Black Keys & Danger Mouse, producers;
Tchad Blake, Tom Elmhirst & Kennie Takahashi, engineers/mixers;
Brian Lucey, mastering engineer
Some Nights – Fun
Janelle Monáe, featured artist;
Jeff Bhasker, Emile Haynie, Jake One & TommyD, producers;
Jeff Bhasker, Pawel Sek, Pete Bischoff, Ken Lewis, Jeff Chestek, Andrew Dawson, Emile Haynie, Rich Costey, Manny Marroquin, Sonny Pinnar & Stuart White, engineers/mixers;
Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer
Blunderbuss – Jack White
Jack White, producer;
Vance Powell & Jack White, engineers/mixers;
Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer
Best New ArtistFrank Ocean
Fun
Alabama Shakes
Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Best Urban Contemporary AlbumChannel Orange – Frank Ocean
Fortune – Chris Brown
Kaleidoscope Dream – Miguel
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration"No Church in the Wild" – Jay-Z and Kanye West featuring Frank Ocean & The-Dream
"Wild Ones" – Flo Rida & Sia
"Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" – John Legend & Ludacris
"Cherry Wine" – Nas & Amy Winehouse
"Talk That Talk" – Rihanna & Jay-Z
Best Short Form Music Video"No Church in the Wild" – Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring Frank Ocean & The-Dream
Romain Gavras, video director; Mourad Belkeddan, video producer
"We Found Love" – Rihanna & Calvin Harris
Melina Matsoukas, video director; Juliette Larthe & Ben Sullivan, video producers
"Houdini" – Foster the People
Daniels, video directors; Gaetano Crupi, video producer
"Bad Girls" – M.I.A.
Romain Gavras, video director; Romain Gavras, video producer
"Run Boy Run" – Woodkid
Yoann Lemoine, video director; Roman Pichon, video producerDec 6 2012
Dec 6, 2012
Dec 12, 2012 | Frank hints at decision to retire from music in written interview with The Guardian
theguardian.com/music/2012/dec/13/frank-ocean-would-be-best?intcmp=ILCMUSTXT9386
Dec 23, 2012 | Frank releases Wiseman on his Tumblr along with Text Edit MacBook screenshot of the lyrics, says Django was ill without it.
Dec 26, 2012
Dec 27, 2012 | Kendrick Lamar says Frank’s album channel ORANGE is one of his favourite albums this year.
Dec 28 2012
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reddit.com/r/FrankOcean/comments/9mvn58/frank_ocean_performs_pyramids_live_on_snl_in_2012
Dec 31, 2012 | monosheriff.org/sheriff/page/traffic-stop-conducted-celebrity-artist-frank-ocean
Jan 1, 2013 | Frank pulled over for speeding and marijuana possessions responds to situation on Tumblr.
Police Report: monosheriff.org/sheriff/page/traffic-stop-conducted-celebrity-artist-frank-ocean
cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/rb-singer-frank-ocean-cited-for-pot-possession-on-nye
2012
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2013
Jan 24, 2013 | No Such Thinf as white Jesus is retrieved.
Jan 28, 2013 | Frank shooting music video / visuals for Forrest Gump.
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Jan 29, 2013 | Frank & Chris Brown get into a fight over a parking spot.
Feb 2013
Feb 2013
Feb 1, 2013
Channel orange songbook sheet music released.
books.apple.com/ca/book/frank-ocean-channel-orange-songbook/id626245075
Feb 5, 2013 | Frank GRAMMY stage concept and rehearsals leak online.
Feb 10, 2013 | Frank wins 2 GRAMMYs; performs Forrest Gump
