When
Prince, the greatly talented musician died suddenly the other week, the
memory of Michael Jackson’s equally sudden death flashed across one's mind. The
manner of their deaths was as tragic as it was weird. In spite of their larger-than-life public image, each one of them was all alone, helpless and pathetic at the time of death. And both of them
had drug issues. Why
not? When fame and riches go together in the life of a person, there is
often a huge price to pay. Sadly, such consequences include, but not limited to acute loneliness,
emotional disturbances and sadness. They can’t afford to cope with the
reality of life. After all, they are “superstars”.
It’s considered an entitlement for the famous to be in high spirits on
24-7 basis. Alas, that is not possible according to the law of nature.
So, what do the insanely rich and famous do? They get their
“high spirits” anyhow, unnaturally.
Now,
the drug dealer that had been supplying “the stuff” to Prince for
about 25 years had come out to state that, the superstar once spent
$40,000 at one time on drugs. When poor folks indulge in hard drugs such
as heroin, cocaine and
other illegal substances, they are called drug addicts or worse, “crack
heads”. They also get thrown into jails. It’s however a different ball
game for the famous. Society excuses them for being on “pain killers”. They are cast as victims of the pressure
of being filthy rich and famous. In fact, ordinary
people are supposed to sympathize with them whenever this happens.
Let’s
hope the up-and-coming artistes learn from the sad ends of Prince and
some others before him - Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison,
Elvis Presley, James Brown and a whole lot of others. It’s alright to dream and
aspire for stardom. But
there is a need for those with such an aspiration to make provisions
for the future consequences of fame. Right now, there are millions of
young people turning their backs on basic education. If they are not
aspiring to become sports stars, they are struggling
in the music industry and each of them is aspiring to become another
“Prince”. What a pity!
7 comments:
Yes, you're right on point. It's the way of the rich and famous. What a sad end though.
That's my boy! May he rest in peace.
Prince is gone but as you stated, let's hope the new generation of artistes learn from from the tragic ends of those before them. It's just so sad to see talents go to to waste through drug addictions.
What a tragic loss! And to die in such a very lonely state of mind.....
It's so strange in an ironical sense to assume that all these superstars are having great fun -- that is until their weird demise. Then, it suddenly hits home that they never really have fun! I hope Prince finds peace in the eternal life.
What an awesome guy in his lifetime, and to now learn that he passed away in some lonesome elevator like a homeless bum!
Very nice piece, and more so,the conclusion. It's so right. Most times when I look at the up and coming artistes and actors, I appreciate their aspirations and devotions. But then, I wonder how they will cope with fame and money when they finally realize their dreams. I guess they rarely think about that prospect as they aim high in their aspirations. It's a pity that Prince had to go so soon and in such a weird circumstance.
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