It's possible to like someone's music and ignore their politics.
I don't listen to much music anymore but I never chose my artists by their politics. Back when Elton John was popular, I wouldn't have even known his politics and didn't care. I liked his music.
I love Willie Nelson. But he's a liberal. So what am I supposed to do, ignore his music in favor of disliking his politics? No.
One doesn't need to pick their favorite musicians and their music by their politics. They should pick them for their music abilities and ignore their politics.
IOW, SHUT UP AND SING!......................
“Even saw him in concert in El Paso back in the mid-70s when I was stationed in New Mexico in the Air Force.”
I did too. But it wasn’t crazy Elton. It was him in a tux and tails, a grand piano, and a guy playing percussion. He played for 4 hours with an intermission. One of the top 5 concerts of my life.
L
Well...in the 70s I don’t believe EVERYTHING was POLITICAL...as it seems these days.
“...It’s possible to like someone’s music and ignore their politics. ...”
Not anymore.
Especially when they want you, your way of life, and traditions and heritage erased.