Never was really a fan, and I never get/understand what seems to me as people's over-attachment to celebrities or musicians, but I will say he had some serious talent (perhaps even one of the greatest). I also somewhat liked/admired the fact that he never really left Minnesota, and always called it his home even when fame came to him. It's a rare bird that doesn't split from a place like that and head straight to LA or NYC, and was a huge supporter of local charities there.