New Kenny G documentary explores his massive success and criticism

Sticks and stones: Kenny G is unfazed by what critics have to say about him. Photo: AP

Kenny Gorelick, known to millions as Kenny G, has been one of the most beloved — and hated — figures in music throughout the last three decades. But the music superstar, synonymous for his long, curly brown hair as much as for his soprano saxophone, has ignored his critics and remained largely unbothered, well before the term was a popular social media hashtag.

“If you’re going to criticise me, I’m just not going to go with that because I already know that I’m doing my very, very best. So, there’s where the confidence comes from,” said the Grammy winner. “Did it ever really hurt me? Honestly, no. Because I’ve got my armour of knowing I’m doing my very, very best. That’s why I practice every day... I’m never a little rusty — ever.”