To X,Y, AND Z,

Janet Jackson is not a LEGEND but an ICON
We all know that Janet doesn't have the same success that she had nine years ago ... the type of success that she had is very rare for many stars today. .
Janet Jackson is not young anymore but trust me she can still entertain better than any new artist today.
She doesn't have a strong voice but she has stage presence and talent.
Janet Jackson has contribute to the pop music like her brother Michael. For example she is one of the few artist that are naturally talent in dancing and entertaining crowds of people . Not too many artist today don't show that type of talent. but rely on the manipulation of the media. In retrospect i do agree with you that the last name JACKSON did helped her in the music industry but she made it with her own talent .

Famous last names do not give you natural talent ........ becoming an a performer must come naturally . IF famous last names , good PR , good managing , flamboyant stage productions makes you a legend. All up coming artists would be considered icons or legends. But at the end they are not,..... few artists today are considered Icons

No one can teach you how to become a Icon ... you are born to become one

In conclusion she has contribute a lot in the music industry just look at the huge influence she has on many female pop and R&B artist today.

With all respect X Y and Z its your opinion but you must look at the facts and not deny them. She is a icon and will alwaysl be one

PS : I am not a huge fan of janet but at least i know my legends and give them the respect they deserve