Natalie Cole Talks Smack About Amy Winehouse
Natalie Cole has issues with Amy Winehouse sweeping the Grammy’s yesterday. She feels, as a former drug addict, it’s wrong to award Grammy’s to people who do drugs. To that I reply, than 90% of all Grammy winners would have to give their trophy’s back. Even Natalie herself. Really, more than half the acceptance speeches given in the past were given under the influence. While I’m not condoning Amy’s behavior, why single her out when there are so many before her who have gone the same route?
Here’s the quote:
“I think she has a great talent, but I don’t agree with the Grammys giving her those nods. I think it sends the wrong message, that even in the midst of her stupor of drugs she can get nominated for all these awards. It’s a slap in the face to musicians and artists who work very hard that they turn around and give it to someone who really obviously doesn’t have a grasp of what she has. I’ve been in this business over 25 years and I sacrificed five years of my own life on drugs and almost lost my life because of it. So I take great offense to almost see someone getting glory out of being in the position that they’re in – she needs to get her life together and embrace her craft.”
Sorry Natalie. I’m not about rewarding bad behavior, but I do think you’re out of line this time.
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