a Tribute to amy winehouse R.I.P

A fitting tribute to someone

Joining the 27 club.

This past weekend has been one of loss. The Norwegian massacre was a terrible disaster and my thoughts and condolences are with families. How help never got to them poor souls sooner is something that should really be looked into. Then came the news that one of the talented artists of our generation had died. Amy Winehouse died in her flat on 23^rd of July. Now I know this is not as much of a tragedy as the Norway massacre, it is still a tragedy in its own right. A family have lost a daughter, a friend has been lost, and a talent and credit to the music world has been lost.

Amy has had a tough time recently, and pretty much through her entire career. Her problems being showcased nationally by tabloid newspapers, highlighting her drink and drugs problems. Not once stopping and thinking, how this may affect her family. Ok so she did take a hell of a lot of drugs, and because of this did not use her talent wisely. People should be remembering her for what she used to be not what she ended up as.

Amy had such a talent that has not been seen in long while. Her soul voice and lyrical ability was appreciated all around the world, also known for her powerful contralto vocals. After 2 albums people were aware that they were onto something special, something that they were able to relate to while they were singing along. Amy was amazing at pouring her heart out onto paper, such a shame she wasn’t able to do this and help her through her problems. When she was at her best artists wanted to collaborate with her and make even more beautiful music. “Frank” Winehouse’ debut album was a credit to her in the healthy days before the drugs and record companies took hold.

She won 6 Grammy awards. A British female artist has never won that many, but Amy did. She defied all the critics and created music that was appreciated and that had meaning. Her second and final album “back to black” was an instant hit, with hits such as “love is a losing game”, “back to black”, and of course “rehab”. All of these songs are Amy’s cry for help, but with a catchy tune. This woman has inspired so many people to do what they love the most and the world or music is not going to be the same without her. 

As the whole world has established she had drug problems, but like I have established we should not be remembering her for this. Remember this woman as someone who defied the critics. Who made soul music that took you right back to the 50’s. forget the drugs forget the tool of an ex-husband who will no doubt start cashing in on the death of a woman who would of gone onto bigger things if she had of dealt with her demons.

The media have also been highlighting that Amy has joined what is known as the “27 club”. Now if you are not sure what this is then here is the answer. The 27 club is famous people who have died at the age of 27. It is generally used to show the amount of people in the music world that have died at 27. A few of these are Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and now the wonderful Amy Winehouse. All of these people will be remembered fondly in the hearts and ears of music lovers around the world. It is just a shame that these people have had to go in to this to group. RIP Amy hope you can finally find happiness up there.     

the big supergroup debate.

Hello everyone,

well i ain't going to waffle on, like i usually do, but I would love to see your version of a supergroup.

Super groups or

Super overrated

Recently I have heard many conversations about who would you have in your super group. I find this very interesting as it can show just how diverse your actual music taste is. It also brings out debates in people, for example, “I would have Freddie Mercury as front man” your friend may then object heavily to your opinion. This will then generally create a debate and then get other people to join in. This was ever more so evident on a trip to Milton Keynes to see the Foo Fighters. Now one solution to this problem would be to get Dave Grohl to front everything (the man did record a full album by himself, because he was bored). Now that does sound like of a more likely idea, but does not create fun or a conversation now does it. 

There are two ways in which you can partake in this theory. You can either form your own super group. To do this the rules are simple, you can pick anyone you feel that is worthy of the position you are going to put them in, they can also be dead or alive (it does not matter as this is not really going to happen). Now in theory this does seem to be easy but look at the bigger picture. How many amazing front men and woman have there been over the years, ones that have gone down in history to be the greatest front man (and woman) of all time. As you carefully select your chosen member of this heathen rock group you will soon start to see that you will choose someone and then think oh no I want so, so and so.

Or the second way you can take part is choosing who you would go see if you never seen them. The rules are still simple but have a few restrictions. For instance you have to choose a female artist, a male artist, a band, and so on. Again you can choose anyone you want. This is your fantasy after all.

Some people do feel that a super group is too clichéd, that they should be left alone. If this was the case we wouldn’t have great records such as the “Them crooked Vultures”. Also why shouldn’t people who are incredibly talented people create something beautiful and outstanding together? Just because they have made a name for themselves with other projects, then that does not mean they can’t play outside of that band. Also this is only a game we play with friends and anyone else who cares to join in with it.

So lighten up and try it. See who you will come up with. enjoy the conversations and debates that it will bring. Enjoy finding new people out from it. More importantly it is only a bit of fun. Yes you can get eager and so into it and push your opinions onto others but just enjoy it. Below is my super group now it changes all the time as I go on my musical journey of finding new people and new music. So this is not set in stone.

Front person = David Bowie

Drummer = Keith Moon (The Who) / Taylor Hawkins (Foo fighters) / Dave Grohl (Nirvana and front man of the Foo Fighters)

Guitar = Matt Bellamy (Muse) / Jimi Hendrix

Bass = Flea (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)