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Originally Posted by bombaysaffires
his definition of that is different than Stevie's but he loves the big life.
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Yes, my idea of a star more or less coincides with the image Stevie used to project. That is to say, beyond promoting his albums on the Letterman show or similar, I don't remember seeing photos of Lindsey at Studio 54, nor a venturing into film, or seeing his name mentioned in many supposed romances (well, apart from the well-worn soap with Stevie).
Perhaps it's a paradigm I have, but if I compare Lindsey with Prince, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger, Ozzy, Cher, Madonna, David Lee Roth or Elton, I can't say Lindsey is a star like them; a quality that does not define whether the musical artistic talent is very good or not. And I see my paradigm coincides with a definition I just found, a description that Stevie does come close to:
Historically and culturally, a rock star is someone who embodies the glamorous and often rebellious lifestyle of rock 'n' roll.
The Persona: They are often seen as sexy, outrageous, and unapologetic.
The Archetype: While the genre has evolved, the iconic image typically involves a dynamic frontman or lead guitarist leading a stadium performance, backed by dedicated fans and intense media attention. (ok Lindsey fits in here, except for the media attention, I don't think it is that intense)
Famous Examples: Iconic rock stars include figures like Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger