> After making it big, he started to change direction, and the label just stopped putting his stuff out. This could describe a lot of people, but makes me thin

> After making it big, he started to change direction, and the label just stopped putting his stuff out. This could describe a lot of people, but makes me think of George Michael. A lot of people followed the turn, and felt like it had enormous impact, even if the label wasn't pumping it to the top of the charts. Sales are great, but not all sales have equal impact on people's lives. Michael's later work really connected deeply with the people who followed it, I hope he knew that. If by any chance he was your friend, deeply sorry for your loss.