Author Topic: amy winehouse has passed away (Read 9317 times)

next2u · « **on:** July 23, 2011, 01:34:05 pm »

and strangely i want to have a drink. rest in peace.

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:37:20 pm »

Surprised she made it this long.

Basquo · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:40:29 pm »

Somebody just won an iPod.

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:41:21 pm »

Quote from: Basquo on July 23, 2011, 01:40:29 pm

Somebody just won an iPod.

Death Pool?

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:43:47 pm »

Considering she had mental health issues some of these comments are unsavory.

Ann · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:46:35 pm »

Links or it didn't happen.

Ann · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:49:02 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 23, 2011, 01:43:47 pm

Considering she had mental health issues some of these comments are unsavory.

While you're a good one to talk about unsavoury comments, you're right. Some of the comments smack of grave-dancing. Fair enough perhaps concerning someone who has done immense harm to millions, like say, Osama, but Amy? She was a mixed up kid, so give her at least a bit of a break.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:53:49 pm »

A very sad ending to a very sad story.

OneTampa · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2011, 02:15:15 pm »

Story here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/amy-winehouse-found-dead-at-age-27/2011/07/23/gIQAek7FVI_blog.html

RIP.

mecch · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2011, 02:20:01 pm »

I loved her music!
And admired her styles - the pulled-together global chart topper, and the complete mess -- she always did it with superstar flair.

spacebarsux · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2011, 02:25:15 pm »

Jimi Hendrix, Curt Cobain and now Amy Winehouse.........all at the age of 27!!

Hope she has found some peace.

next2u · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2011, 02:52:30 pm »

i think janis may have been in that club.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:02:58 pm »

Quote from: spacebarsux on July 23, 2011, 02:25:15 pm

Jimi Hendrix, Curt Cobain and now Amy Winehouse.........all at the age of 27!!

Hope she has found some peace.

Don't forget Janis Joplin in the 27 club:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club

Ray

next2u · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:11:13 pm »

man, that list makes the 70's look really shitty. janis & hendrix the same year than jim? wtf. robert johnson should definitely be on that list. his influence has left an indelible mark on our musical landscape. the legend alone about him selling his soul to the devil is noteworthy.

buginme2 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:42:14 pm »

Quite sad. She had so much talent. On the likes of Janis Joplin, Jimmy hendricks among others. RIP Amy

Jeff G · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:58:07 pm »

Sad ... she had so much to offer the world .

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2011, 09:14:04 pm »

Very sad and tragic -
and I agree that this is not a time for insensitive comments -
this was someone's daughter, someone's friend, etc.
and she struggled with addiction - something many on these forums know all too well -
May Amy Rest in Peace. Another person gone too soon - very frustrating; very sad.

next2u · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2011, 11:02:26 pm »

i think in addition to alcohol and drugs we've also had our fair share of personal demons to grapple with. whether depression, low self esteem, tumultuous relationships or fucked expectations (etc, etc) i know a lot of people that have struggled with demons. thankfully most came out on top. not all of them did and i hope their souls are at rest.

r.i.p. amy... your music has found a special place in my life and the lives of many others.

best,
d

decayingsinner · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2011, 11:21:12 pm »

Although I am not familiar with her music, besides "rehab", it is quite tragic and unfortunate to hear that she had passed. Her life seemed to be out of control and the press did not help. Sad she could not get the help that she needed.

GSOgymrat · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2011, 11:53:14 pm »

I bought her Back to Black CD when it came out and loved it. I think one reason it is so good is because she appears authentic in her longing, frustration and ambivalence. I never knew much about her as a person other than she had a drug habit. I did read somewhere that in concert when she was "on" she was incredible and when "off" she was a train wreck.

Cliff · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2011, 01:59:25 am »

Quote from: next2u on July 23, 2011, 11:02:26 pm

i think in addition to alcohol and drugs we've also had our fair share of personal demons to grapple with. whether depression, low self esteem, tumultuous relationships or fucked expectations (etc, etc) i know a lot of people that have struggled with demons. thankfully most came out on top. not all of them did and i hope their souls are at rest.

And that's what makes this so sad. I think we all were hoping she would eventually pull through, but unfortunately she couldn't.

Amy was my London. She hit it big my first Spring/Summer in the City. The rest of the 5 years were a disappointing mess, but did make for good conversation when one was done with the weather. Now she's gone. Not a surprise but sad, nevertheless.

Grasshopper · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2011, 06:13:18 am »

quoting Amy: "If I died tomorrow, I would be a happy girl."

Read more: Amy Winehouse Interview - Pictures and Interview with Amy Winehouse - Harper's BAZAAR

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/feature-articles/amy-winehouse-interview-1110

R.I.P. Amy, and thanks for the music.

Ann · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2011, 06:21:26 am »

A few other notable musicians not mentioned here so far who also died aged 27 are Brian Jones of the Stones, Jim Morrison of The Doors and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, the original drummer of the Grateful Dead.

There actually is such a thing called "27 Club". The original “27 club” was Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison, who died within 2 years of each other in 1969-1971.

And then there's Richey James (Richey James Edwards) of the Manic Street Preachers, who disappeared February 1st, 1995 at the age of 27 and hasn't been seen since.

Jade Goody also died aged 27. She's not a musician, but she was famous in the UK for being a Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother contestant who went on to remain in the C-list celebrity world. She did a lot to raise awareness of cervical cancer before she died.

Other famous people who died aged 27 include:

Bobby Sands (1981, suicide by starvation in jail due to his involvement in the IRA),

Joseph Merrick “The Elephant Man”, (1890, cause of death not clear)

Steve Olin (1993, American baseball player, boating accident),

Jonathan Gregory Brandis (2003, suicide, American actor, director and screenwriter),

Andrés Escobar (1994, Colombian soccer player, murdered, possibly in retaliation for an "own goal" during a World Cup match)

Andrew Phillip Cunanan, the American "spree-killer" who famously murdered Gianni Versace before committing suicide eight days later in 1997.

The cause of Amy's death has yet to be determined. While there has been much speculation that it was an overdose, Scotland Yard is urging caution over jumping to this conclusion. It wouldn't surprise me if it was more along the lines of a heart attack due to her drug use, but who knows.

BT65 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2011, 06:32:29 am »

While this is not shocking news, it is nevertheless very tragic. I, along with many others, understand the tumultuous life of an addict. RIP Amy.

carousel · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2011, 06:56:21 am »

Quote from: Cliff on July 24, 2011, 01:59:25 am

Amy was my London. She hit it big my first Spring/Summer in the City.

Still drinking?

Basquo · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2011, 05:03:55 pm »

Quote from: carousel on July 24, 2011, 06:56:21 am

Still drinking?

Who are you asking?

mecch · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2011, 06:19:19 pm »

Her debut album Frank is sensational as well. Really give it a listen if you never have.

What a loss!

Jody · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2011, 10:39:55 pm »

Ann, you're right about how a lot of otherwise good, decent people can just make a bad choice, even a single bad choice and it can cost them everything, we are all so vulnerable and many of us are truly lucky to be clacking away at a keyboard right now!

We lost too many young people back in the '70's, still do today, and even if they weren't that unlucky age 27 the likes of Duane Allman, Berry Oakley and many others went away way too early in their lives. Some auto or motorcycle accidents may or may not have been fueled by drug or alcohol abuse, it really doesn't matter much now. And although they were such different performers why did Karen Carpenter cross my mind when I heard about Amy Winehouse dying?

Jody

Hellraiser · « **Reply #28 on:** July 25, 2011, 04:55:30 am »

I didn't see Kurt Cobain mentioned in the 27 club.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:36:36 am »

Quote from: Hellraiser on July 25, 2011, 04:55:30 am

I didn't see Kurt Cobain mentioned in the 27 club.

He's in there. Listed as the 5th one down:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club

spacebarsux · « **Reply #30 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:37:42 am »

Quote from: Hellraiser on July 25, 2011, 04:55:30 am

I didn't see Kurt Cobain mentioned in the 27 club.

Modified. yea he is there

Hellraiser · « **Reply #31 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:43:47 pm »

I meant mentioned in this thread

John2038 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:52:05 pm »

Life's tough, death easy. RIP Amy

Basquo · « **Reply #33 on:** July 25, 2011, 02:03:09 pm »

Quote from: Hellraiser on July 25, 2011, 01:43:47 pm

I meant mentioned in this thread

Yes he was mentioned in post #10

Hellraiser · « **Reply #34 on:** July 25, 2011, 05:59:19 pm »

Quote from: Basquo on July 25, 2011, 02:03:09 pm

Yes he was mentioned in post #10

So he was.

next2u · « **Reply #35 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:32:54 pm »

that was hard too. i remember listening to him a lot in high school. only the nevermind album. come as you are and emf's unbelievable were the first two non hip hop/r&b/rap songs i listened to. i am forever grateful to them for opening up an amazing world of music to me.

Nextdoor_guy · « **Reply #36 on:** July 26, 2011, 06:11:06 am »

I'm so sad even now about Amy's death
and even more sad that she died alone in her house, and probably unhappy...

Florida69 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 26, 2011, 02:47:30 pm »

Many souls live a tortured existence, it is really important for us as a society to embrace all people and all illnesses. Addiction is an illness; it affects your entire life. I lost my mother when she was young due to addiction... Amy reminded us all what it was like to hear a soul speak. If only we as a society would have listened we would still be rich with her talent. She too is gone to soon. I love this song, it reminds me of someone that I used to love who sounds so much like the person in the song, and her name was Valerie. RIP Amy, may your light shine, and may pain no longer exist for you… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6JRttxTBC8

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