“The original artists never got enough credit or money for their innovations, this is very true. It wasn't the fault of the artists you mentioned.”
No. It wasn’t their fault. But they knew. And I don’t blame them until they lose their way and forget. Ever watch Pat Boone’s lame attempts to defend his version of Tutti Fruitti, originated by Little Richard? Or Chuck Berry cuss Keith Richards out for telling him that he was misplaying a song that HE wrote? Some of those acts, as time went on, forgot where they came from. And who came before them.