Why is it that once notoriously scandalous pop stars die, their talent is more widely appreciated? Why did multiple Michael Jackson albums surge to the top of the charts after his death? Why were people more public about their admiration for his music? It seems as though all of the scandalous things that he did (or got accused of doing) during his life were forgotten and thus forgiven once he died. The same goes for Amy Winehouse. Ever since her death last week (?), the public have finally given their empathy and support for the alcoholic that was. People have been calling her a "troubled soul" and saying how it was such a waste of talent blah blah blah. Can I just remind you how harshly Amy Winehouse was scrutinised in the media for her drug-use and alcohol addiction. Now, her album has rocketed to number 1 on the British charts and it seems as though people have swayed their opinions of the pop star due to her unfortunate death.
I don't mean any disrespect to Michael Jackson nor Amy Winehouse (don't get me wrong, I love their music) but it's kind of strange that people's views are able to be changed so easily.
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