Would River Phoenix had gone on to great things if he hadn't died so young, or would he be a has-been today?
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I think Rivers' success would have depended on his ability to get a handle on the drug & alcohol abuse. If he'd continued on the path he was on (without dying, that is), he would have crashed & burned & now been a has-been. Had he gotten his act together, he had it in him to be a really good movie star. He reminded me so much of James Dean, in so many ways (without the gay rumors, anyway) and he had that rare commodity, star quality. As far as Joaquins' success; he distanced himself from his brothers' career enough that even tho there was buzz initially over him being the "brother of the late-great" his own talent has come forth & he is a fine actor in his own right. He truly doesn't need to ride on anyone's coat tails! \nGood question -
1089085
I was "around " when Jim was alive! I know it is no use to try to explain it was a different world we lived in then. Society was in flux the culture was changing! He was relevant in his time and a nice person off stage! Movies are not true! They only Fictionalized one facet of his life. I miss him and Janice Joplin & Jimmy Hendrix but their time was up! He did have an otherworldly quilaty to his voice that comes through.
725154
I dont think so. As mentioned above, If Michael Jackson died 11 years ago, he would be as famous as Elvis was. Elvis died at his peak so he is now immortal in that memorable light. Same with Bruce Lee, he died at his peak so he is remembered as being so almighty. Both their memories are now immortal since they died at their most famous periods. Steve Irwin died too early in his career, he hadnt bloomed yet, i'd say give him another five years then allow him to die, then he would be extremely famous.
737052
He was one of the most prolific poets of his day.  He could make language do things many others could not.  The beauty in his words lives on.  His poems are as meaningful and understandable today as they were in the 1800's when he was writing them.  Much of his work has proven to be timeless.
1152313
he did when he was alive.
667539
Lets be fair, he will not be the same as when he was 16 or 20. He is a little older now. After taking this into consideration, I am sure he would perform to his potential or else he wouldn't have done what he did for 17 years.
564632
Yes, he was a bull rider that died at a young age and in his prime. They also made a movie about him starring Luke Perry.
920304
why not,he was, really fabulous
469119
If JFK were still around he would be in his late eighties... I think even George W. could beat up an octagenarian.
691892
An adult of his age at that time would have been an oddball if he wasn't married.
528554
I once read a statement that he and Valens were 'made', like studio bands..I think this is utter and total crap. I know he made a huge impact, and it was terrible that he died at 22. I think he would have continued with a rockabilly sound, he wasn't an activist, he just loved music. Good question!
963102
Yes, it was her destiny.  By surfing on the internet, she still would have been on the outside looking in. Sad, but a helluva great song. The Beatles forever.
1005118
Neither.  He will definitely not become a legend.  He's been recording music since he was 16, if he were to become a legend he would have made a bigger mark by now. At the same time though, you gotta give him props (do the kids still say that) he's been making music since he was 16 (hard to find Commander Venus CD) so he probably will live on after he dies but not as grandly as some would hope.
467384
I think he was a thoughtful person and a brilliant lyricist, but I wouldn't call him a prophet by any means.\n\nAnd no, I don't think he's still alive. That's just wishful thinking on the part of conspiracy theorists.
872368
In those days age didnt count, but by todays standards, yes i suppose he was....
257339
Before he died in 1975... yeah, he was probably the best around.
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IF ANYONE LIVES LONG ENOUGH ,THEY WOULD AND SHOULD HAVE BOTH REGRETS AND HAPPYINESS....NONE OF US MAKE 100% GOOD DECISIONS -- NOR ARE WE COMPLETE FAILURES....PERSONALLY, I HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL CAREER,BUT THEN SH*T HAPPENS....I AM CONTENT TODAY, BUT NOT TOTALLY HAPPY.....I KNOW GOD IS IN CHARGE...AND THOUGH IT'S NOT AS GOOD AS IT ONCE WAS...IT'S NOT AS BAD AS IT ONCE WAS EITHER!!!