People keep on doubting Katy since day one, and she has proven you all wrong every time. She's just on her 3rd album and she's showing consistency. Rihanna does too.
I don't really know what it means to be a legend, but if current legends are concerned, it seems consistency is necessary over huge short peaks (cyndi lauper).
Katy, Gaga, Taylor, and possibly even Brit Brit. I feel like these past few years have tainted that image of her and tarnished the potential legendary status she could have had.
Anyway, Lady Gaga seems to have peaked early, however shes still relitively young in the industry and has years to rebound. whitneys 3rd era "Im your baby tonight" underperformed but she came back HARD with the Bodyguard. If she continues this trend however shell remain an icon to our generation, mush like Cyndi is to those who were around in the 80's.
My concern is Katy, shes MASSIVELY successful, but impact is lacking. I love Katy but she doesnt bring anytthing new to the table. Shes not an extraordinary talent either. She might however have the longevity. However none of us rea can tell so...