I don't let an artist's actions or views affect how I see their music. If it's good, I'll listen to it. If I found out that Captain Beefheart had been a pedophile and had victims in the thousands, he would still be my favourite artist, even though I wouldn't dare appreciate him as a person.
I wouldn't say that it's a double standard, either. Someone's work shouldn't be discredited because of their actions outside of their job.
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