Amy Winehouse… The name speaks for itself. She was so TALENTED! She truly had such a gift, such a unique style and voice. She died on Saturday, at 27 years old, the same age that has claimed Jimi Hendrix. I was stunned and numb, despite knowing it would come to this someday. Reports are coming out that drugs may have been the cause. But drugs is just consequence. It is more important to speak about what was the cause of her drug addiction. Before people get on their high and mighty attitude and judge someone from just a small glimpse of what we know of this woman from rag magazines and media sharks, stop for just one minute and think… You really dont know her or what she was going though. No-one has the right to judge anyone else.
She earned the Grammy Awards in 2008, snatching Record of the Year for "Rehab," Best New Artists, and Song of the Year for "Rehab." I miss this beautiful young girl not only for the talent she's already shared with us, but also for mind-blowing future music she could have made as she matured. Her vocals put all pop artists to shame and rank her up there as a young Billie Holliday. Oh, Amy she was really crazy one. Her behavior, incredible tattoos, cat-eye mascara, absurdly huge bouffant and of course gritty voice.
She was a brilliant talent, but at the same time almost frightening to watch. Her passing has left a HUGE hole in our hearts...damn drugs...damn addictions...damn.
Rest in peace Amy, your music lives on.