another shocking, untimely musician’s death occurred on july 23. amy winehouse, whose 2007 sophomore cd back to black catapulted her into international superstardom with its retro soul/hip hop sensibilities, was found dead in her london home. although the cause is officially unknown pending an autopsy, ms. winehouse’s public battle with drug & alcohol addiction is almost certainly to blame.

i related instantly to the 60s girl group stylings of the back to black cd, which…