Rolling Stones Reflect on Amy Winehouse's Struggles and Legacy Ahead of New Album
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Rolling Stones reflect on Amy Winehouse's struggles with addiction and honor her with a cover on their new album. Guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed Winehouse's pleas for help and her hidden vodka bottles. Winehouse died in 2011 from alcohol poisoning at age 27 after battling substance abuse. Her ex-husband denied sole responsibility for her drug use, stating she had prior experience with cocaine.
- 01Amy Winehouse hid vodka in water bottles and asked Ronnie Wood for help during her addiction struggles.
- 02The Rolling Stones dedicated a cover of her song on their new album Foreign Tongues.
- 03Wood expressed sadness over Winehouse's death at 27, comparing her to Billie Holiday.
- 04Keith Richards regretted not knowing Winehouse better despite performing with her in 2007.
- 05Winehouse died from accidental alcohol poisoning with a blood alcohol level five times the legal limit.
- 06Her ex-husband denied introducing her to drugs, stating she used cocaine before they met.
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