Guardian Music — The death of Amy Winehouse, widely reported as due to a suspected drug overdose, has drawn attention to drug misuse across the country. How bad are the figures?• Get the dataHow bad are the drug deaths figures?Shortly after 4pm on Saturday afternoo... more info

ContactMusic — Tragic Amy Winehouse has joined the Forever 27 Club of influential stars who died at 27. Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Rolling Stones star Brian Jones are the most high-profile members of the group of celebrities who died ... more info

Guardian Music — Despite the self-awareness in her lyrics, the singer's death – like Kurt Cobain's – was shocking in its awful predictability"Now he's gone and joined that stupid club, I told him not to join that stupid club." These were the rueful words uttered ... more info

Pop Crunch — Between July 3, 1969 and October 4, 1970 three very famous musicians died at the age of 27. Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin were the founding members of what is known as The 27 Club. Since the club was formed, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and... more info

Stereogum — UK press is reporting that the troubled singer died in her home today of a suspected drug overdose, though cause of death is still officially unexplained. Despite recently completing a rehab program, Winehouse had to cancel a European tour following ... more info

Guardian Music — US songwriter known for Time Is On My Side and Piece of My HeartJerry Ragovoy, who has died aged 80 from complications following a stroke, was the songwriter behind some of the best-loved ballads of the 1960s, including Time Is On My Side, a hit for ... more info

The Telegraph — Jerry Ragovoy, who wrote Time Is On My Side and Piece Of My Heart, dies aged 80 more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jerry Ragovoy wrote or co-wrote hits including 'Time Is On My Side,' 'Piece of My Heart,' 'Cry Baby,' 'Get It While You Can' and 'Stay With Me.'Jerry Ragovoy wrote or co-wrote hits including 'Time Is On My Side,' 'Piece of My Heart,' 'Cry Baby,' 'Get... more info

USA Today Music — The folk/pop troubadour fantasizes wistfully on new single. Among intriguing tracks: Mike Zito's 'Greyhound,' Janis Joplin's 'Cry Baby.' more info

Mercury News, California — NEW YORK -- Jerry Ragovoy, a songwriter credited with songs made famous by the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and others, has died at the age of 80. more info