There are some who would say that, to become an accomplished and respected artist, image is more important than talent. I’m not simply talking about the plague of manufactured pop rats infecting the music industry, across all fields there are examples of success brought about by style over substance. Is fame achieved in this way unfair and undesired or simply one aspect of the whole package that is art?

One such entertainer made himself a household name with his flamboyant appearance and outrageous lifestyle. His name still lives on in infamy whether deservingly or not – read more.