In the same way, its influence is noticeable in Andra Day, or in the also American Kendra Morris or Angelina Jordan, whose latest single 7th heaven is very reminiscent of the author of Rehab. Neither does someone like the reappeared Duffy. Without the dazzling success of Amy’s neo-soul, there probably wouldn’t be a phenomenon like Adele. Dionne’s story, or in the appearance of tribute groups, such as the Argentine No Rehab Band, which has in its ranks the guitarist Robin Banerjee, who played with the diva in her heyday. Either in his goddaughter Dionne Bromfield, who presents the documentary Amy Winehouse & me. Time passes very quickly but the name and voice of Amy Winehouse continue to resonate and her legacy is felt. She lived fast and convulsed, so much so as to be integrated into the select club of pop icons who died at the age of 27. A voice that resounds Ramón Surio, music critic For Winehouse, not only was love a losing game, but also life.
She released her first album in her twenties, and soon met Fielder-Civil, who was a pernicious influence that left her a tragic legacy even after her divorce. “I am the only friend she had left, who was with her until the end of her days,” he says.īorn in September 1983, Amy was nine years old when her parents separated, and as a teenager she began taking antidepressants. ” They met when they were twelve and thirteen years old in the London school of theater where they studied, and lived together in the Camden house where Winehouse died, and whose door – which contains no plaque or any indication of their presence – groups of fans to remember her. In fact, it had been three years since he touched drugs. Although he did consume a lot of alcohol, the stress on his body was caused by bulimia, which destroys the cardiovascular system.
“It’s more complicated than that,” says James in a book. The coroner ruled alcohol intoxication in his report. Ten years ago today, her friend Tyler James found her dead in bed with two empty vodka bottles next to her. Bipolar, he self-medicated with hard drugs and alcohol. Winehouse promoted her career as an artist (she was the daughter of a friend), made her a contract with her record company Lioness, and sang alongside her in what was her last stage appearance, three days before her death.Īmy’s mother has publicly defended her daughter’s marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil, who is credited with introducing Amy to drugs and the road to self-destruction, from heroin and crack.
“From the other side,” they say, “our daughter continues to take care of us, the whole family and all her friends.” The artist’s goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield, who was a teenager ten years ago, has produced a documentary based on family photos and videos to coincide with the anniversary. The rights to Amy’s songs continue to generate a fortune for her parents, Mitch and Janis, who manage her financial affairs. A foundation named after the singer welcomes women who need a home to proceed with their rehabilitation, away from the temptations of daily routine. Her father Mitch – whose separation from her mother affected her deeply when she was a child, but who later struggled to get her out of the well into which she had fallen – has asked, on the anniversary of the anniversary, that she be remembered for her talent and the love she provided, and not because of his addictions. alcohol, drugs, pills, depression, anorexia, bulimia … Anyone who has found a reasonable reason has spoken of how he was, of his immense generosity, of his not always easy character, of his attraction to men who did not suit him, of the eternal battle, deep down lost beforehand, with him. JEFF PACHOUD / AFP Family and friends continue to benefit from the publication of books and documentaries about the tragic artistĪbout Amy, in the decade since her death, documentaries have been made and books have been written, and either to pay tribute to her or to squeeze the goose that lays the golden eggs. Amy performing at the Eurockeennes Music Festival in Belforten 2007
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