Thanks for clarifying because very little music is actually timeless. Electric guitar or syths date it immediately. Maybe some digiredoo or drums and vocals only.
Authoritarian? He never aspired to power. He simply pursued justice. He talked about justice not law, but was fond of bending and breaking rules to serve a greater good. Likely not fascist or authoritarian.
Pay for it and tip the person. You have the means based on your post and airport staff are poorly remunerated.