Donny
I don't believe in judging talent in dollars earned. Plenty of limited talent people have gotten rich in the business. And I'm aware of the phrase "can't argue with success" I wasn't picking out Lady alone its just a lot of what's passed off for talent these days. Take away her costumes and everything else and let her just stand there with a mic in her hand like they did. She'd never cut it.
Do you see where I'm going with this?
Its not her or any entertainers fault, its what the public has grown to expect. I believe Elvis started it and guys like Gene Simmons of Kiss, Madonna, etc. jumped on the idea that the show is sometimes a bigger seller than the music.
Anyhow, I love those "classic" preformances.
Bill in NJ
I have learned after 45 years in the business to appreciate and absorb the good in all music...in return it makes me a better artist ....we all learn from each other lady gaga included... & what is in the past & what is to come in the future also.