Today In Music News: Winehouse In A New Band, Diddy Throws A Rager And George Michael Can't Drive

• Lance, how are YOU, in any way original? I come across your little ankle bite-fest every day and it makes me nuts. A few links with some snotty one sentence lead-ins. If I cornered you on the street with no computer and asked you to name some soul singers from 40 yrs. ago, you'd probably name Aretha Franklin and.....Cher. You outdid yourself when you announced the death of "guitarist Ray Brown" awhile back. Absolutely classic. Look, I'm sorry to jump on you, but damn son, go get a clue will ya'?

• Twain, how is Amy Winehouse original? She's copying soul singers from forty years ago. So, um, I'm not sure that's really original. Maybe in content, but, certainly not in the delivery. That's like saying modern burlesque dancers are original. Also, thanks for frequenting my shabby column. And please keep coming back.

• "Why would anyone be dumb enough to start a band with Amy Winehouse?" Because she's one of the most shit-hot talented and original singers currently walking the earth. That's why. A more pertinent question would be "Why would anyone be dumb enough to keep clicking on Lance Lester's shabby little column every morning, thereby wasting a couple of minutes they'll never get back?" Guess it's time to ask myself the tough questions.

• Nice music musings, Lance. Your tone reminds me of all of the self-absorbed little 20-somethings in Dallas who think they created shit. Amy W. is a fantastic performer. Her last few years are called Being a Rockstar, you Emo moron.

• I've gotta say, the prospect of a group with Amy, ?uest, and Raphael sounds effing fantastic. Yeah, she may be effing nuts, but doesn't that make for good music & entertainment?

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