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Amy Winehouse to find inspiration in Jamaica – Tabloid Hell

Singer reveals Bob Marley inspiration

Amy Winehouse has plans to head off to Jamaica ahead of the recording of her third album, according to the Daily Mirror.

Winehouse will apparently stay in the grounds of Bob Marley’s home and work in the studio there.

It has also been mooted that she will with Marley’s musician son Damian Marley.

The singer apparently revealed all whilst standing outside her local The Hawley Arms in Camden, saying "I love Jamaica and wanna feel Bob Marley’s spirit in my music."

According to the newspaper an onlooker commented, "Amy’s face just lit up when she talked about going over there."


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louiseiiid 

Jan 31, 2008

yeah more positive new like this please.

Let's keep reminding this National Treasure that she has a glowing future ahead. Not just problems.

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