Then maybe we have a better idea of what 'sex appeal' in 'rock-n-roll' means to you. Unfortunately, it's an aspect of music that leads to others, not necessarily you, prioritizing image over the music itself. Which is a slippery slope that leads to, among other things...American Idol.

Also, assuming that what you say is 'letting herself go' was within her control--I have no idea--well, she's as entitled to do that as you are to frown upon anything you perceive as the damage she may have caused to 'sex appeal' in 'rock-n-roll.' Wouldn't you say?

I think most people don't 'let themself go' in that sense. But whether or not it was by choice, maybe you could take a second to think about whether or not 'sex appeal' in 'rock-n-roll' is really that important, or should be.

It's not exactly a state secret that record labels have for quite some time applied various pressures to maintain the image of certain artists who are noted for their 'sex appeal.' That probably doesn't apply to Heart, but, who knows, it might. It's a nasty business, and that sort of practice is something that I can't see as having anything to do with music; hell, it's bad enough when it comes to models & actresses.

Mind you, I'm not saying there's something wrong with a recording artist trying to present themselves as attractively as possible. But the more that sort of thing is tied to the music in the name of 'sex appeal,' the less it ends up having to do with music. So maybe you could understand that for some people it's just not that important, and, FA might look at this very differently, and with good reason.