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How long does music stardom last? A statistical analysis


When do music stars achieve fame, and how long does fame typically last?

The early 2000s saw a (rather unfortunate) surge in run-of-the-mill music biopics, with films like Ray, Walk the Line, and La Vie En Rose packaging the stories of beloved musicians into prestige Oscar bait. One Final Act of Redemption: After years of irrelevance, Dewey must craft a single masterpiece that encapsulates all his struggles, aiming to redeem himself and reclaim his legacy (stakes that the film blatantly articulates). Today, Jordy is a pop culture curio, occasionally appearing on French reality TV, working behind the scenes in the music industry, and serving as fodder for bar trivia questions worldwide.

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