who was the best talent that died young?
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River Phoenix\n\nI think he could have been one of the greatest.  If only he would've gotten the help that he obviously needed.\n\nThe same goes for Chris Farley.  He was hilarious.
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hard one but I would have to say Eddie Guerrero(RIP 1967-2005,VIVA LA RAZA),John Cena,and Batista!!!!!!!
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The late, great Minnie Ripperton. She had something like a 4 octave range.
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Marilyn Manson \n That boy is demon spawn,
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Annis Stukus.  He passed away on Saturday at age 91.
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Jesus is a good answer,and I'd have to agree,but as far as mortal man I'd have to say Hank Williams SR. he still has a large fan base after being dead over fifty-three years.
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Only the Good Die Young?  Billy Joel?
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he was awesome 10-14 years ago.  you don't really hear his music anymore though which is a shame.  my favorite was father figure??  was that the name of the song "i'll be your father figure put your tiny hands in mine till the end of time." .  remember when he was in Wham!  and that video when he was wearing the white short shorts.   what song was that?  i oh my god!!!  brings  back memories.
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Yeah, a Couple, They were BOTH my best friends, I gave them my newborn,(They couldn't have kids, and I had 2 little ones, coming out of an abusive marriage & facing single motherhood!) They were the Best People ever! They all died when his plane lost a wing. I miss them terribly. I think it's true that "Only the Good die young!".
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Paul Mesvidal (CYNIC, DEATH) Trey from MORBID ANGEL, Chuck from DEATH, Petrucci from DREAM THEATER, James Murphy (DEATH, OBITUARY, TESTAMENT)\n\nWell, these are my favorite guitarist, but that does not mean that they are the best ones. There is some crazy kids these days that are really pushing the limits.
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He died. I don't recall the specifics, but I do remember that one of the shows had a dedication to him at the end of the show.
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She died from breast cancer. I loved her in all those old movies...she was so talented!
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There are several contenders - \nJimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Keith Moon..... and those are just the DEAD ones!\n\nI think Keith Richards (and probably Ozzie Osbourn) would be pretty much up there with these guys - and should get extra points for actually having survived so far!
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Tom Waits.\nNick Cave is very talented in his own right but Tom Waits... he's the friggin' man!!
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i think dean martin, sammy davis jr and sinatra all had great voices, sinatras was particularly good- not necessarily the best tone but it was his intonation that set him apart from the rest, the way that he phrased the words he was singing. you've also mentioned nat king cole who has one of the best male voices ever, he was also first and foremost a great pianist, and his techinical ability as a musician was phenomenal. i would say it's a toss up between nat and stevie wonder for my personal favourite male soloist ever.
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The Beatles\n\nThe face of music wouldn't look anywhere near are great as it is because of these Liverpool boys.  Interesting fact: from the time of their first album to their last was only 7 years.  No other band in history can match theirs.
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Oh my God.  Easiest answer I've made all day.  Paul by far.  Ringo was a no-talent hack.  Just listen to his solo albums if you don't agree (if you can stand it).  The White Album has better drum tracks because Ringo didn't play them.  \n\nAnd you know Ringo will be the last one alive, too.