Slash: 'Winehouse on verge of greatness'

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Ex-Guns N' Roses star Slash has claimed Amy Winehouse is on the "verge of greatness".

The guitarist said that Winehouse was "cool" and described her as rock 'n' roll because she "doesn't take any s**t".

He told the Daily Star: "Amy’s cool, she’s carrying the torch for rock ’n’ roll.

"I think she’s great. Not so much because of her personal choices, but because she’s a great singer with a unique sound and style. And she doesn’t take any s**t."

He added: "She’s on the verge of greatness, but it would be regrettable if her talent was overshadowed by her extra-curricular activities.

"She’s at a crossroads. I hope she makes the right decision."