Stefani, whatever Katy's real name is, and plenty of other gorls have been there, done that. Lana is very beautiful, talented and will probably go far, but the fact that she tried it and failed as Lizzy Grant does not mean she changed the face of anything, (well ) and does not make her controversial.
Some of the greatest names have done it. David Bowie and Madonna are notorious shape-shifters. So is Lady Gaga. Changing from Lizzy Grant to Lana Del Rey is not unusual when you consider that Bob Dylan's real name was Robert Zimmerman and Iggy Pop was born James Osterberg.
The article goes from saying she's using "old tricks" to "she's changing the fame game"
exactly. Confused mess.
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It is worth noting that the huge backlash to Del Rey is happening before her first album has even been released. This reveals a cultural obsession with the "authenticity" that fans, artists and corporations all prize above all else.
yes the backlash begun months ago and I have big issues with her authenticity. Of course, a lot of shallow pop fans don't care about such matters. But she's not POP.
She's more along the lines of Duffy, Adele and Amy in terms of image and sound.
) and does not make her controversial.
