Yeah, the real thing is awesome.
Went with my dad and sisters to the colosseum in Memphis in 1971. Saw the Statler Bros. Johnny Russell and Charlie Pride.
Then the icing on the cake for that trip was when we came home and driving by the courthouse was Buford Pusser standing outside talking to our Sheriff.
Quite a day, that.

But I've been lucky enough to see many famous folks, here and there.
Bumped into Tompaul Glaser, literally, at Printers Ally in Nashville in 1985 and almost knocked him and me both down. Love the Glaser bros. Song loving her was easier.
Started to kick Ray Benson out of our hotel late one night; thought he was a transient. My boss almost had a heart attack over that one. LOL