Did Sun Ra achieve mainstream success during his lifetime?
Yes
No
Only in the late 80s
In his early career
Answer
Although Sun Ra had a significant influence on many musicians and his music continues to be appreciated by fans and scholars, he was not a commercial success during his lifetime. His music was often experimental and challenging, and his performances were often theatrical and eccentric. This made him difficult to market to a mainstream audience.
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