Ringo Starr comes to Winehouse's defence

London (ANI): English singer Ringo Starr has lent his support to the troubled singer Amy Winehouse.

The Beatles" drummer said that the 24-year-old singer could beat her drug demons as long as she is willing to seek help.

“God Bless Amy. She"s a great talent and she"s going through a situation right now," The Sun quoted him, as saying. “It"s a very public destruction. The good news is that there"s more help around now than before," he added.

The 67-year-old also said some encouraging words for junkie Pete Doherty. While referring to the Babyshambles frontman"s addiction issues, Starr said: “You can do it. God Bless you, Pete." Starr"s 16th solo studio album is releasing next month.