One thing that the media have a tough time dealing with is the fact that Bill and Jimmy are experimental artists who took over the pop charts ... and then proceeded to do what experimental artists are wont to do in such a situation. They gave a huge middle finger to the industry, by barnstorming the big UK music industry award ceremony (playing a death metal version of one of their dance hits and "... firing blanks from an automatic weapon over the heads of the crowd. Later in the evening the band dumped a dead sheep outside one of the after-parties") (2), deleting their entire back catalogue and then burning a million quid (3). They proceeded to do lots of other experimental stuff, ranging from writing some excellent books to activities such as the model village.
What does the media remember them for? More often than not, it's the one-off act of Burning a Million Quid. Their ground-breaking music, the books, the anti-establishment statements and art ... it's seldom taken seriously or given much respect these days. I am glad to see Jimmy's exhibition is getting some coverage, but I hate to see the same old background factoid trotted out. It's as if reporters writing about John Lennon always referenced "The Beatles are bigger than Jesus" quote to define him.
If the hook is going to be the money bonfire, at least give it the proper context.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_KLF
2. http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/a-look-back-on-...
3. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/08/time-k-found...