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Its time to retire the myth of the tortured artist.
Yes, people have turned tragic experiences into vital art.
Be true to yourself and hopefully everything else sorts itself out in the end.
The logic is shortsighted and sadistic.
It also requires everyone to behave honorably.
For a certain stripe of perma-sad rock guy,Ryan Adamswas the patron saint of the breakup.
Rock and roll hasnt been very careful with women.
The margins of rock history are lined with stories of abuse and stars having dodgy dealings with underage girls.
Even when the industry responds, its not responding fairly.)
But thats not good stewardship.
