Amy Winehouse.RIP

Wow, a membership to "Club 27". Although not a fan, Club 27 does not need any new members.

The impervious self image of youth. Hopefully some will learn from her example.

She had genuine raw talent in her writing and performance. Very sad, especially if this is a case of addiction taking another life. I have always thought it is a matter personal responsibility. After having lost friends, I see that addiction is much more than a matter of will power.

This is a human being with family and loved ones, a tragedy. I don't understand why someone (above) would be compelled to take the time to post something tasteless, thoughtless and cruel.

Blkadr, "why someone (above) would be compelled to take the time to post something tasteless, thoughtless and cruel." Because that someone IS tasteless, thoughtless and cruel. Same goes for the similar posters in the other Amy RIP thread. Maybe if their son or daughter had problems like Amy they would be more understanding. I always thought being a music lover implied the capacity for compassion, understanding, and other admirable traits. Maybe those guys are just equipment lovers.

Tasteless, thoughtless and cruel is a sign of the times in which we live. It is even reflected in our political discourse, "Throw grandma off the train, because we need her SS money, and taxes mean we can't buy a new yacht"