Amy Winehouse’s Hidden Guitar Genius: The Strat That Shaped Her Sound
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GuitarPlayer highlights Amy Winehouse’s lesser-known guitar prowess, detailing how she bonded with the Fender Stratocaster from adolescence, used it to craft her unique songs and performances, and inspired peers like Pete Doherty with jazz-influenced chords. The piece references a 2003 Later… with Jools Holland performance and a 2004 Strat Pack Wembley show, and notes Winehouse’s death 15 years ago today.
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