I think what all legendary artists, including Stevie, have in common is that they keep going and push through the years where they are considered uncool and their audiences start to shrink. Yes, Stevie had some issue in the late 80s and early 90s, but in reality every big act reaches a point where they are no longer cool because the next generation naturally wants their own heroes and isn't going to listen to the same music as their parents. Paul McCartney and Elton John, two absolute giants in the music business, certainly had periods where they were considered hopelessly uncool. If you stick that out, and don't lose faith in your talent, you have a good shot at coming out the other side as a legend.
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