I guess that’s the question. I’m no GaGa fan but if you listen to her acoustic videos when it’s just the piano and her, you realize she’s an accomplished pianist and has a great voice.
For example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U4qjh1qh8A
She is classically trained, but realized at a performance at a small venue that the Lady Gaga persona sold tickets. If you look beyond the costuming and pizazz the music is good and she is a very accomplished singer.
Same with others. Pitbull, who is a pop-rapper, is quite an accomplished singer in his own right. However, he has found that the ‘Pitbull’ persona sells a lot more tickets and song downloads.
It’s a sign of the times when long after a performer like Lady Gaga has made millions upon millions of dollars, people are so surprised to learn that she can actually sing well and play the piano all by herself!
Lady Gaga National Anthem | NYC Pride Rally 2013 FULL VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU0dxkPlag4
She dropped a word, and inserted pro PRIDE words as in Gay Pride.