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Originally Posted by rhino
I don't see it's of public interest, ah the cause of Amy's death is going to have a direct effect on the Country or perhaps even the world so we all need to know this information, it's of national importance. No it only serves to make her family suffer, and attempt to dirty her memory. As for icons, myths, legends, well that's up to any individual as to what her music and place in the industry meant, that's not up for negotiation
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That's the thing though. Whilst there is no need for the public to be informed of the ins and outs - because Amy led such a public life, and in the way that she did over the past years (for it has been that, and not her music/record sales that have kept her in the public eye) - that naturally leads to public interest -whether rightly so or not.
It is the very way in which she - and her father with his 'tv show' and riding on her coat tails, lent themselves to being in the spotlight - that has contributed in no small way in the interest now.
Of course I agree, that it is entirely personal matter as to whether she is regarded as an icon/legend etc: just as it is a personal matter as to whether she is regarded otherwise - and discussion shouldn't be stifled because not all opinions marry up.
If anything, as sad as this is for her parents and those who knew her personally - the one good thing (if it could ever be called that) - is Mitch's idea (reportedly - in case I'm accused of wild allegations!) of using monies from a poss 3rd album of unpublished songs to fund an addictions/rehab centre or suchlike. and in that case, the publicity surrounding her death will aid promotion of such a worthwhile cause.