Rock-Musiker, die an Drogen- und Alkoholkonsum sterben, sind trauriger Alltag. Es trifft aber auch Musiker anderer Genres – wie jetzt Amy Winehouse, die am Samstag tot in London aufgefunden wurde.

Die genaue Todesursache ist noch nicht bekannt, doch ihre Probleme mit Alkohol und Drogen sind seit Jahren berüchtigt. Sie gesellt sich nun in den traurigen „Club der 27“: Musiker, die nicht älter als 27 Jahre wurden. Auch Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison und Jimi Hendrix gehören dazu.

Wie viele Rock- und Metal-Musiker Fans von Amy Winehouse (14.09. 1983 – 23.07..2011) und ihrer rauchigen Stimme waren, zeigen die Beileids-Meldungen:

Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath/Heaven & Hell):

„It would be disrespectful of me if I didn’t mention the passing of one of my all-time favorite musicians, Amy Winehouse. To me , she was and is up there with Billie, Bessie, Sarah, Dinah, Ella, and I was so looking forward to her new stuff, but will always love the old stuff. A tremendous talent taken from us. Her voice will live on longer than all the crap written about her.“

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth):

„Amy Winehouse…RIP. I wish you would have said yes, yes, yes. We will miss you.“

Alex Skolnick (Testament):

„27 = too young to go. It’s one thing w legends from another era. But when it happens to someone current, it’s freaky, esp. if you’re over 27.“

Brian Fair (Shadows Fall):

„Heard Amy Winehouse died today. I once ran into her in a hotel lobby in London. It was 7am. I was heading out to the airport she was just coming in like a trainwreck. She grabbed my hair and was like ‚I fuckin love ur hair.‘ With spittle flying. I thought she was a homeless person. I brushed her off and went and washed my hair. RIP.“

Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash):

„It’s just my opinion but Amy Winehouse was a very rare talent. So many songs left unsung. Heartbreaking news.“

Rikki Rockett (Poison):

„Amy Winehouse – So sad. Condolences to her closest friends and family. Fame does not give you happiness. It’s a shame Amy couldn’t see the part that surpasses that. The part that she earned and that no tabloid could mar or any critic could ever take away.“

Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe):

„Drugs suck. How much clearer does the message have to be? R.I.P. Amy Winehouse“

Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe):

„Amy Winehouse died. That’s a lifestyle choice. The 87 who were murdered in Oslo Norway. That’s fucking tragic.“

Sebastian Bach (ex. Skid Row):

„Dear Amy W, it is a rough crazy business & there is nothing like being on stage. Once u feel that, nothing else compares. Your pain is gone RIP“

Glenn Hughes (Black Country Communion, Deep Purple):

„So sad to hear the news of Soul Sister Amy Winehouse… my heart goes out to her family…Addiction is cunning, baffling and Powerful… GH“

Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction):

„My God! So sad to hear about Amy Winehouse! My deepest condolences to her friends and family and fans. You will be missed Amy xoxox“

Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins):

„Sad to hear about Amy Winehouse. I mourn any time one of our own passes on. A tragedy…no doubt. Truly sad.“

Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society):

„Amy Winehouse Just Passed away… She could Fn Sing.. GOD BLESS ?TBLO?“

Eric Avery (ex. Jane’s Addiction):

„Another tragedy. The spectacular demise of a very talented woman is finished. Amy Winehouse found dead in her London flat.“

Einer der wenigen Musiker, der seinem Kommentar direkt eine pädagogische Richtung geben muss – und außerdem von einem noch nicht erwiesenen Selbstmord ausgeht – ist Ted Nugent:

„B sure to tell ur children that Amy Winehouse suicide is insane stupid“

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