I love Elvis, but wonder if I would even be aware of him today had he lived .. what do y'all think? Please don't insult him, I'm just curious ...
2006-09-26 04:54:06 · 39 answers · asked by Sam's mom 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
We'll never know. The mystique of "dying young" would be gone, but he would have had the chance to turn his life around, to make a comeback, to do something new. Maybe he would have had a whole new career!
Same for John Lennon.
Heck, Marlon Brando was kind of washed up in the 60s and came back with the Godfather!
Life is full of second and third acts.
2006-09-26 04:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe NO, He was in his waining years in the music industry. He had already made one come back in the late 60's early 70's but people were getting tired of him. That is why he went to Las Vegas. He could still make a pile of money doing lounge acts and he was always a good draw for any of the hotels along the strip.
In order for him to stay popular he would have had to release a new album that appealed to his fan base as well as the next generation. I don't think he could have done it. In a way the fact that he died actually revitalized his career. That's why I say NO he would not be as popular if he was still alive. However, If he is not dead like some people think and he miraculously reappeared. That would set the music industry on it's ear. No only would he have pulled off the greatest hoax ever but that would regenerate his career.
2006-09-26 05:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by tjinjapan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prior to his passing, Elvis was already changing his style of singing to fit into the 70's trend. However, I think he would have been semi-retired but the time the eighties style rolled in.
Yes, tastes in music have changed over the years but the fact that his records (CDs) are still selling (big time), means that whether his vocal style is liked or disliked, everyone within reach of a radio or TV would know him today.
I can guarantee, that his music will be played for many decades to come.
He was an icon of his time and had a voice distinct from any other.
So "Yes, Samsmum", you would have heard of him.
2006-09-26 05:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Greatgrandmother 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is hard for Elvis to charge with the current music
so his popularity will not grow
2006-09-26 05:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by kimht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The mystery of Elvis' death is greater than the man. Wright City, MO has the Elvis Is Alive Museum if you didn't know.
2006-09-26 05:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if Elvis had lived yes he would have been popular still today and there would have been a lot more fab music to listen too. He would also not have let Lisa marry wacko jacko either.
2006-09-26 05:04:49 · answer #6 · answered by momof3 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I Think He would Look around Music You Got the Beatles their still popular And They Have a few Member gone so Yes i do And ELVIS IS STILL THE KING OF ALL MUSIC
2006-09-26 04:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
in vegas probably but talent will always shine thru wont it so id have to say yes as he was popular the world over not just in the usa i do think his songs will live forever mind i grew up on a diet of elvis due to my older brother and love all of the stufff he made myself as well
2006-09-27 12:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad remembers Elvis as a sad old middle aged man. By the end of his career he was making sappy date movies and singing ballads - a long way from his rock and roll early days.
He was washed up before he actually died. It's only the iconic status of glamorous death that's made his legacy what it is.
2006-09-26 05:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he would, simply because he had a very strong following, really hardcore fans, and they would definately have him up there. Probably someone like Rick Rubin, would make him great again, as he did with Johnny Cash and now Neil Diamond.
2006-09-26 08:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by Scorpius 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋