The Rock and Roll Persona

John Lennon, Mozart, and Freddie Mercury. These musically gifted artists had their share of turbulent but rewarding years in the music industry that ended tragically in their ill-fated deaths. Among the many contributions these legends involved themselves with, their beautiful compositions have been the most treasured gifts given to the world. As decades pass though, they start to become visualized as immortals with an aura of mystery surrounding them; instead of being remembered for the music they created. In some cases this Rock and Roll persona drastically diminishes their saneness and spirals them into a self-identification crisis. The concept of paying more importance towards the image is slowly starting to seep into this generation of performers. They are becoming obsessed by their choice of style instead of their capability of producing ear-pleasing sounds. After a while one starts to wonder if an idol that the public adores has any credibility.