Jimi, Janis, Jim, Kurt, Brian Jones and now Amy. 27 is much too young.

There but for the grace of God, as the saying goes.

I lost far too many friends to drugs at a young age, and others to health issues beyond their control. How I have made it to my 6th decade, I don't know.

What talents. I recommend this one to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORFqyVl9t_8&feature=share

I always thought she was wicked hot.

Amy was no Janis, Jimi, or Kurt

;-)

who died at 27 and much, much too young.

Or are you just someone who has heard the word "Rehab" and doesn't know any other of her songs?
Or her UK record of 5 Grammys in one year?

Hendix had three studio albums: Are You Experienced? - Axis; Bold as Love - Electric Ladyland.
Nirvana had 3 studio albums: Bleach - Nevermind - In Utero.
Janis had 4: Big Brother & the Holding Company · Cheap Thrills · I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! · Pearl.

Amy had 2 studio albums (Frank and Back to Black) and was working on her third.

Not exactly a major difference for which to denigrate Amy.

...and it is better than the bullshit they feed us here.
Duckie

Yikes...

because he had to appeal to a young audience. I was told this by someone who grew up with him and worked with him.

others might but personally I think her music is annoying as hell.

It was hard for me to see Kurt Cobaine put in the same league as Jimi, Janis, Jim, but he had his share of committed and devastated fans (who will undoubtedly flame me for that, but there you go...)

That said, they all certainly left a lot of potential on the table. That, I think we can all agree, is extremely sad.

Hendix had three studio albums: Are You Experienced? - Axis; Bold as Love - Electric Ladyland.
Nirvana had 3 studio albums: Bleach - Nevermind - In Utero.
Janis had 4: Big Brother & the Holding Company · Cheap Thrills · I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! · Pearl.

Amy had 2 studio albums (Frank and Back to Black) and was working on her third.

"Annoying" is not exactly a reason either to include or exclude an artist from the ranks of "genius."

while I'm not a big fan of Nirvana, I can see the genius in Kurt's work, I don't see any of that in Amy Winehouse's music.

:eyes:

It actually goes to about late '82 and then all music became crap :P

Sad that she threw her life away, but her musical talent was miniscule compared to the others.

Tony Bennett recorded with her. In a statement to Us Weekly, the legendary singer calls his late friend "an artist of immense proportions. I am deeply saddened to learn of her tragic passing."

.."She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent and has come to such an early end," Bennett continues. "She was a lovely and intelligent person and when we recorded together she gave a soulful and extraordinary performance."
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Elton John: "Sir Elton John called her ‘a seminal artist’, adding: ‘She was one of the greatest artists this country has ever produced.’"

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Other opinions:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/07/23/seymour.winehouse/

"Once in a lifetime talent:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18537315

"Winehouse's legacy will live on – no doubt she has been one of the most important figures in pop music this millennium."
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20512545,00.html

who died at 27 years old and much too young.

and I'm kind of tired of the old stuff. Not saying that Jimi, Janis, etc. weren't great artists, but I haven't listened to them in years. I liked Amy Winehouse. She had a unique sound and style.

But I agree, 27 is too freakin' young :(

Really it's about 3 people - Jimi, Janis, and Jim Morrison - because they all died at 27 within a year of each other and were some of the biggest names in entertainment at the time.

Now, people try to throw everyone and their Mom in that category when much more famous people have died well before and well after 27 years old. I think Amy Winehouse was a great singer and songwriter but she's nowhere near the caliber as those others are, they're legendary. RIP Amy and everyone else but this "27 club" thing is getting ridiculous.

I suggest that we no longer allow talented artists to turn 27. Upon the day of what would have been their 27th birthday, I suggest we bump them forward to 28. Problem solved, much as most elevators do not stop at a 13th floor. It's genius.

The loss of these artists is sad and tragic for our country, but you could pull up the age, say...35, and find many artists who left us at that age. It's a little bit silly if you ask me.

Edited to add: http://www.star-daze.com/death_age/35.html

Shannon by only a month.

27 was a tough age for lots of us

with talent. Everyone jumps from 18 to 65, if they show promise.

live fast, die young, and leave a beautiful corpse

So, there you go.

The Rock and Roll Doctor.

RIP Lowell!

RIP Amy! Never heard any of her stuff, but I sure know about using way too much alcohol, coke and heroin etc. It is very difficult to get clean when you get in that deep.

:) I miss him also. What a great talent.

His lyrics and his amazing voice still make me melt.

I was one of his roadies, and his truck driver at the time of his death, BTW.

I was 32 at the time, and I'm damn lucky I made it this far. :smoke:

To all those who did it and lived through it! :toast:

I loved his voice.

Goddammit Brad!

including the "there but for the grace of God" part.

Lumping her in there with the rest is a big slap in each of their faces.

we pay closer attention to the ones who are well known.

sad all round.

I guess Gram died a couple of months too soon.

Ronald C. "Pigpen" McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973) was a founding member of the Grateful Dead. His contributions to the band included vocals, Hammond organ, harmonica, percussion, and occasionally guitar.

He also had a relationship with Janis.