Would you rather be a musician or an athlete?

This is a tough one. The rock star lifestyle is certainly tempting. However, the ultimate for me would be to be tied for the lead in the middle of the 18th fairway on Sunday at Augusta. That defines Heaven for me.

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You could be Brandon Lloyd and get the best of both worlds :)

I'll say athlete. Pro Tennis Player. Kind of a solitary life (no teammates, lots of travel) but seems the least pain inducing and I like playing tennis.

f that... I'd be a rock star. Athletes put their bodies through the ringer more often than not if they're successful for a long time... whereas the only major risk you take in the musician world is OD'ing...

Plus, being in the music industry opens up a lot of other avenues for income down the road, and it seems to be an easier path to other aspects of entertainment. You could get an acting gig, or start your own label, etc... whereas athletes rarely get into coaching, and only a handful are good enough for broadcasting/analyzing.

Also, you appeal to a larger market in the music/entertainment business, and you could probably pull major hot ass no matter where you were.

If I were elite (say top 100 in my field) then athlete. The 100th best WR can get paid a million a year. The 100th best bassist work a side job to pay his rent.

If I were just very good (maybe the 1000th best) then musician. The 1000th best WR plays flag football with his accountant friends and talks about his 50 college catches to the ladies. The 1000th best bassist does three gigs a week and gets free beer at all of them.

Hmmmmm, tough choice. Both are cool! But...................Musician, Guitarist.......LEAD. In the image of the Old school guitar bands.
Pro athelete is awsome, but music is an act of creativity. Something you made or built. Not to mention the other peripherals of being a star.
Plus longevity.......do it competatively until you die

If I were elite (say top 100 in my field) then athlete. The 100th best WR can get paid a million a year. The 100th best bassist work a side job to pay his rent.

If I were just very good (maybe the 1000th best) then musician. The 1000th best WR plays flag football with his accountant friends and talks about his 50 college catches to the ladies. The 1000th best bassist does three gigs a week and gets free beer at all of them.

YOUR CHOICE IS???????????

Funny - I forgot to weigh in on this one.

When I was kid I always dreamed of playing cornerback for the Denver Broncos. It had something to do with Louis Wright, for those of you who remember him. He was a very good, if not great, CB. The whole Orange Crush thing was popular back then too.

Now..in my old age...I think I would much rather be an amazing musician. Like Jimmie Hendrix amazing or Prince amazing. Oh, did I mention I wanted to play the guitar?

musican seeing as i am one now but I play Bass Guitar but if I went back I would probably do drums you get to sit down while playing and football if I was an athlete

I'd go musician, I'd love to be an elite guitar player or some other role in a band. The money is incredible if you hit it big, there's no concern of injury, sure you gotta worry about the drugs and whatnot but if you feel strongly enough about them you can easily stay away from them. Besides your job would be doing something you love, that's easy and comes to you, for lots of money and other rewards.

If I had to choose, it would be athlete. I'd play baseball, although if I ever get in good enough shape, I'd always thought about trying out to be the next Tim Wakefield. I threw a mean knuckleball in little league and high school...

If musician came calling, I'd want to be a drummer.