The Newest Member of the Infamous 27 Club

Disclaimer: If you know anything about music and pop culture then certainly you are aware of the "27 Club" this post is not only dedicated to Amy Winehouse but to all the members of this club famous or not famous. Drugs and substance abuse is no laughing matter as someone who has family members and friends who have died from this illness I hope more awareness and these people can be helped before it is too late.

Amy Winehouse Sunrise September 14, 1983-Sunset July 23, 2011

Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and now Amy Winehouse all members of the "27 Club" all them passed at the age of 27 due to the demands of their roller coaster lifestyles as well as drugs and substance abuse.

I can remember my sophomore year in high school when I first heard Amy Winehouse's music it was refreshing she had so much soul and passion in her voice. With songs like "Rehab" and "Tears Dry On Their Own" which was a great sample of the Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell classic "Ain't No Mountain High."



Why We Loved Her? Her sound was like a breath of fresh air and took us all back in time to the golden days of the genres of Jazz and R&B. Even though she only recorded and released two albums she will never be forgotten.Winehouse is credited as an influence in the rise in popularity of female musicians and soul music, and also for revitalising British music.



What You Didn't Know? Just like any other human beings Amy had what we like to call demons and had ways of coping with her pain and frustrations. She had admitted in some interviews that she has problems with harming herself, depression, and an eating disorder. Her family feels as though when her grandmother passed away in 2006 it set her off into depression. Amy's former husband Fielder-Civil admitted in a British tabloid that he introduced Amy to crack cocaine and heroin.



I understand that we have must die at some point and we must face judgement although it is truly unfortunate to watch someone leave before it is their time. Then again Allah, God, Buddha, whoever you believe in knows all and sees all. May she rest in peace Amy was able to see that Pink Sky. Recently Russell Brand and Bruno Mars payed  tribute to the late Amy Winehouse at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Final Thoughts: It bothers me how the press and some people judge public figures when they abuse drugs and alcohol it comes from a source of pain, shame, or guilt. While you are making jokes this person is truly suffering I could understand if they have no remorse but really why is that when someone dies we want to pay attention to them again.