Would There Be Lady Gaga Without Stevie Nicks?

[Cornflake Girl]

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

I want to punch Miley in her bloated inbred face.

I want to watch. While eating a huge bucket of popcorn.

I can see the link between Lady Gaga and Stevie, in that Stevie is a very theatrical performer and her costume is integral to her stage persona (though, I guess far more in her younger days), I'm sure she's said herself Janis was a huge inspiration in that respect. I agree that, musically, there is far more of a Madonna influence; she's also pretty provocative and daring in what she wears, on-stage, and in interviews, a clever trick Madonna made use of.

I don't think Lady Gaga has ripped anyone off, you could probably put the same spin on Janis and Stevie, she's just been inspired by them and presenting her take on what she loved about her music idols. Nothing is ever really 'original'.