John Wayne might be interpreted as "glorifying war" but I cannot find anything to indicate he was a draft dodger. To the contrary I read he sought entry to the Naval academy and was denied and was not draft eligible when Pearl Harbor happened due to age. Those with financial interest in him at the time might have actually provided some resistance but not Wayne himself. At least that's what I read who knows.
Hitler and the Nazis used Wagner's musical legacy for propoganda purposes but I think it is controversial at best whether or not his views were much different from much of the publics during his time.
One might easily argue that Wayne's persona and legacy was hijacked perhaps by others with agendas at various times over the years, but not sure I can blame him for that.
BEing controversial, I suppose one can easily draw their own conclusions based on life experience.
Agree totally with the Torme and Mozart comparison. Making enjoyable music seemed to be most effortless and natural for both.
I am not a huge fan of either, nor do I hold any unique grudges against those two.
Hitler and the Nazis used Wagner's musical legacy for propoganda purposes but I think it is controversial at best whether or not his views were much different from much of the publics during his time.
One might easily argue that Wayne's persona and legacy was hijacked perhaps by others with agendas at various times over the years, but not sure I can blame him for that.
BEing controversial, I suppose one can easily draw their own conclusions based on life experience.
Agree totally with the Torme and Mozart comparison. Making enjoyable music seemed to be most effortless and natural for both.
I am not a huge fan of either, nor do I hold any unique grudges against those two.