Amy Winehouse

Rarely does someone really strike you with the sound of their voice. Amy Winehouse was one of those people. The way she sang was simply wonderful.

It was with considerable sadness, but not much surprise, that I learned of her death a week ago. I was on the ferry returning from Spain when I heard the news. I didn’t have any affinity with Amy herself and it was clear some time ago that she had pressed the self-destruct button, but I did feel a loss for the music the world would now not be able to hear – the music she had yet to make.

I was in London yesterday and I realised I was very close to where Amy Winehouse lived, so I went and took a look at her house, the flowers and tributes.

Sadly, I think the empty booze bottles containing flowers speak volumes about her life.

Rest In Peace Amy.