As others I say they same the looks are an added (and very welcomed

) bonus.
I heard Always and Bed of Roses when they came out and loved the songs- even though it took me a couple of years to figure out about the band.
I will admit though that in shows (videos) the looks are a factor of my enjoyment, if Jon looks great- then the show is 'better'
I guess it's a hair thing basically...
Take for instance the crush DVD- I really don't like that hat thing
or other shows (mainly from 2000 hair style)
or the Giants 2001- [Jon with blown dired hair towards the end (with the 01 giants blue Jersey]- and no doubt - I enjoyed it less because of it.
from the opposite side
I had a 80's look fright for a while, so I coudn't really take in photos or shows from then- I'm over that now - but there's a reverse point of view for you.