Indeedly. Which is why I was replying to Ian re: Elbow.
I think ColdPlay & The Kaiser Chiefs have achieved a 'bedroom wall' indie pin-up status regardless of how they actually, physically look, though Chris Martin isn't exactly an ugly dude, purely 'cos 'indie' is pretty much the mainstream these days. Pin-up Status is not always a guarantor of being good-looking in any traditional sense. I mean, look at the Osmonds - apart from Donny most of 'em were munters and people willingly stuck them AND Gary Glitter on their walls!
With pop, attractiveness can sell records, but sometimes selling records can also make you attractive - even if you've got a face like a tin of slugs.
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