Amy Winehouse found dead

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

A lot of people die at 27 of booze and drugs, it doesn't put them in the same caliber as Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison.

I doubt Winehouse would have achieved any note if it were 50 years ago, or even 30 years ago.

I'm a massive Joplin fan, have been for as long as I can remember. J's Dad bought me her biography for my 21st Birthday.

'Rehab' passed me by somewhat, but when i heard Winehouse sing Back to Black the singer that came to mind for me was Janis Joplin. She didn't sound like her. But there was something about the performance and the attitude, and the rawness of it. And the fact that this incredible sound was coming from this tiny shambolic figure.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by DanaC

.... And the fact that this incredible sound was coming from this tiny shambolic figure.

I had to look that one up.