Guy Garvey, Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson are among the artists who have led the tributes to Amy Winehouse after the singer was found dead on Saturday afternoon (23 July). With a groundswell of tributes pouring in via Twitter and artists' websites, here is a small collection of what Amy Winehouse meant to the musical world.
"It's a very sad loss of a very good friend I spent many great times with. We feel privileged to have known her and we will sorely miss her."
Ronnie Wood
"I cannot contain my sadness and my anger about Amy Winehouse. Rest in peace child, it is a deeply sad day for many reasons!"
Boy George
"Amy and I weren't close but we ran into each other at many significant
points in our careers. I found her to be warm, shy, incredibly hard working
and ultimately a very lovely girl. The word soul is tossed around in music
and has come to mean slick, cheesy, formulated and easy on the ear but Amy put so much of her sweet complicated, troubled and romantic self into that amazing music that she reclaimed the word. Amy only ever sang her soul. I hope we can focus now on the music she has left us and not the details of her personal life. To those who tried so hard to rob her of her dignity, you failed."
Guy Garvey
"Amy changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues."
Lady Gaga
"I will not only be forever inspired by you but thankful we were blessed by your voice and songs; that will never be forgetten. The way tears are streaming down my face. Such a loss."
Jessie J
"It's just beyond sad, there's nothing else to say. She was such a lost soul, may she rest in peace."
Lily Allen
"I can't breath, I'm crying so hard, I lost one of my best friends. I love you for ever Amy and will never forget the real you."
Kelly Osbourne
"RIP Amy Winehouse. So sad to see such a talent gone and her life end in tragedy. This makes me terribly sad."
LeAnn Rimes
"RIP Amy Winehouse. May she finally find peace."
Katy Perry
"I'm so sad to hear the horrible news of Amy Winehouse's death. I'm so happy I knew you Amy...Rest Well. Gone Too Soon...we'll miss you!!""
Usher
"She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life."
Mark Ronson
"Tragic, tragic waste. The addictive force is so, so, so, so strong."
Robbie Williams
"Whether this tragedy was preventable or not is now irrelevant. It is not preventable today. We have lost a beautiful and talented woman to this disease. Not all addicts have Amy's incredible talent."
Russell Brand
"Devastated. I spent extraordinary times with Amy. She sang for me once for hours, it was the most beautiful and touching thing. A huge loss."
Dita von Teese
"Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and now Amy Winehouse. All died aged 27. RIP to you all."
Big Boi
"Heart is heavy. My heart goes out 2 Amy Winehouse's family, loved ones. Praying for their strength during this time."
Janelle Monae
"Just read about Amy Winehouse. Can't believe it. She'll never truly be gone cause have you heard that voice? Rest In Peace Amy."
Hayley Williams, Paramore
"Dear God have mercy! I am sick about this right now! Dear Amy."
Rihanna
M.I.A meanwhile posted a tribute song up on her Soundcloud page, called 27, "dedicated to all my friends that died at 27".
Details of Winehouse's funeral are set to be announced later today (25 July).
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The news of her death came as a shock; i still can´t believe that it´s really true. A giant talent gone, far too early. Her stunning voice and high calibre songs will stay with us forever and a day.R.I.P. Amy
Posted by Rainer Kraus at 4:02 PM | 25/07/2011 | Report Abuse
LYING ON THE FLOOR STARING AT THE CEILING
WONDERING WHAT WENT WRONG
FIST’S ARE BLOOD RED FROM PUNCHING THE WALL TOO HARD
THE HOLE IN THE WALL AND CLOTHES ALL OVER THE FLOOR
YOU HAVEN’T HAD A CHANGE OF CLOTHING IN DAYS
YOU ARE WONDERING HOW DID I END UP LIKE THIS
AT FIRST IT TASTED BITTER BUT NOW IT IS TOO SWEET TO LET GO
YOU STARTED TAKING IT IN SMALL AMOUNTS BUT NOW IT IS NEVER ENOUGH
IT CAME IN A DISGUISE, CANDY COATED LOOKING WHITE AT SUGAR
IT CAME AT A TIME IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU WERE SO VULNERABLE
IT FELT LIKE YOU WERE STANDING ON TOP OF A SKYSCRAPER THE FIRST TIME YOU TOOK IT
NOW YOU DON’T WANT TO COME DOWN AND WANT TO GO HIGHER AND HIGHER
THE ROAD THAT YOU ARE ON IS GOING NO WHERE
THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF IS NOT THAT FAR OFF IF YOU DON’T TURN AROUND
THE PILLS UNDER YOUR BED AND THE POWDER STASHED INSIDE YOUR WALLET
THEY WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE IF YOU DON’T FLUSH THEM AWAY
FROM THE AMBULACE TO THE HOSPITAL TO YOUR DEATH BED
THAT’S WHERE YOU ARE HEADING IF YOU DON’T CHANGE YOUR WAYS
YOUR MOTHER GAVE YOU ALL THE LOVE THAT SHE COULD
YOUR FATHER GAVE YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD HAVE
BUT YOU STILL WANTED MORE (WHAT YOU HAD WAS NOT ENOUGH)
YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD FIND IT FROM THE USE OF A SUBSTANCE
A ONE TIME THING HAS TURNED INTO A FULL TIME BLOWN ADDICTION
NOW YOUR LITTLE BROTHER TURNS AROUND EVERYTIME HE SEES YOU
THE ROAD THAT YOU ARE ON IS GOING NO WHERE
THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF IS NOT THAT FAR OFF IF YOU DON’T TURN AROUND
THE PILLS UNDER YOUR BED AND THE POWDER STASHED INSIDE YOUR WALLET
THEY WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE IF YOU DON’T FLUSH THEM AWAY
FROM THE AMBULACE TO THE HOSPITAL TO YOUR DEATH BED
THAT’S WHERE YOU ARE HEADING IF YOU DON’T CHANGE YOUR WAYS
TOMORROW IS A BRAND NEW DAY AGAIN
YOU CAN START ALL OVER AGAIN AND PUT YOUR PAST AWAY
YOU NEED TO GET RID OF THE FILTH THAT LIVES INSIDE OF YOUR BODY
YOU NEED TO COME OUT OF THE DARKNESS THAT SURROUNDS YOU
YOU ARE LOST BUT YOU NEED TO FIND YOUR WAY BACK
YOU NEED TO KNEEL DOWN AND ASK FOR GOD’S FORGIVENESS
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY WHERE YOU CAN START ALL OVER AGAIN.
Posted by SumnerR at 2:50 PM | 26/07/2011 | Report Abuse
LYING ON THE FLOOR STARING AT THE CEILING
WONDERING WHAT WENT WRONG
FIST’S ARE BLOOD RED FROM PUNCHING THE WALL TOO HARD
THE HOLE IN THE WALL AND CLOTHES ALL OVER THE FLOOR
YOU HAVEN’T HAD A CHANGE OF CLOTHING IN DAYS
YOU ARE WONDERING HOW DID I END UP LIKE THIS
AT FIRST IT TASTED BITTER BUT NOW IT IS TOO SWEET TO LET GO
YOU STARTED TAKING IT IN SMALL AMOUNTS BUT NOW IT IS NEVER ENOUGH
IT CAME IN A DISGUISE, CANDY COATED LOOKING WHITE AT SUGAR
IT CAME AT A TIME IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU WERE SO VULNERABLE
IT FELT LIKE YOU WERE STANDING ON TOP OF A SKYSCRAPER THE FIRST TIME YOU TOOK IT
NOW YOU DON’T WANT TO COME DOWN AND WANT TO GO HIGHER AND HIGHER
THE ROAD THAT YOU ARE ON IS GOING NO WHERE
THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF IS NOT THAT FAR OFF IF YOU DON’T TURN AROUND
THE PILLS UNDER YOUR BED AND THE POWDER STASHED INSIDE YOUR WALLET
THEY WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE IF YOU DON’T FLUSH THEM AWAY
FROM THE AMBULACE TO THE HOSPITAL TO YOUR DEATH BED
THAT’S WHERE YOU ARE HEADING IF YOU DON’T CHANGE YOUR WAYS
YOUR MOTHER GAVE YOU ALL THE LOVE THAT SHE COULD
YOUR FATHER GAVE YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD HAVE
BUT YOU STILL WANTED MORE (WHAT YOU HAD WAS NOT ENOUGH)
YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD FIND IT FROM THE USE OF A SUBSTANCE
A ONE TIME THING HAS TURNED INTO A FULL TIME BLOWN ADDICTION
NOW YOUR LITTLE BROTHER TURNS AROUND EVERYTIME HE SEES YOU
THE ROAD THAT YOU ARE ON IS GOING NO WHERE
THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF IS NOT THAT FAR OFF IF YOU DON’T TURN AROUND
THE PILLS UNDER YOUR BED AND THE POWDER STASHED INSIDE YOUR WALLET
THEY WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE IF YOU DON’T FLUSH THEM AWAY
FROM THE AMBULACE TO THE HOSPITAL TO YOUR DEATH BED
THAT’S WHERE YOU ARE HEADING IF YOU DON’T CHANGE YOUR WAYS
TOMORROW IS A BRAND NEW DAY AGAIN
YOU CAN START ALL OVER AGAIN AND PUT YOUR PAST AWAY
YOU NEED TO GET RID OF THE FILTH THAT LIVES INSIDE OF YOUR BODY
YOU NEED TO COME OUT OF THE DARKNESS THAT SURROUNDS YOU
YOU ARE LOST BUT YOU NEED TO FIND YOUR WAY BACK
YOU NEED TO KNEEL DOWN AND ASK FOR GOD’S FORGIVENESS
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY WHERE YOU CAN START ALL OVER AGAIN.
Posted by SumnerR at 2:51 PM | 26/07/2011 | Report Abuse
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