Tribute Discs, Career Development, and Death: Perfecting the Celebrity Product From Elvis Presley to Stevie Ray Vaughan
2005; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 28; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/03007760500045360
ISSN1740-1712
Autores Tópico(s)Cinema and Media Studies
ResumoAbstract Tribute discs appear at various stages in a performing artist's career. They depict ongoing growth, maturation, influence, and singularity. This article portrays four stages of career development for recording artists: (1) original music talent; (2) established recording career; (3) major musical influence; and (4) legacy and Icon status. It also notes that posthumous tributes may sustain celebrity status and enhance fame even after death. Tribute disc illustrations are provided for all career stages.
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