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JoniVanZandt t1_j07f2km wrote

Prince was absolutely massive during his lifetime, especially in the 80s.

It depends what you mean by "their due". Some really good art isn't broad and readily enjoyed by everyone imo, so getting your due could be just finding a modest sized audience who are willing to buy your albums and come see you live. In that sense I think plenty of them do get it.

Many musicians do get more respect and admiration after they're gone though, Nick Drake being an obvious example.

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Xanna12 t1_j07fcld wrote

I'm sorry I didn't mean to say he wasn't massive, I more meant he had become the butt of jokes and his massive music talent had become over looked.

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JoniVanZandt t1_j07fxkq wrote

I get what you mean, death focuses people's minds on an artist's achievements.

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