Face-off: Walk the Line vs. Ray
Johnny Cash (Born 1932) was a singer-songwriter, actor, widely considered one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon. Died in 2003
Ray Charles Robinson (Born 1930) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and composer. Sometimes referred to as "The Genius". He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music. Died in 2004
1) Johnny got hooked on drugs. And so was Ray. Both were busted but were later on freed.
2) Johnny had an affair with his back-up, Ray did too.
3) Johnny suffered depression, ditto with Ray.
4) Johnny ran bankrupt. Ray's company refused to renew his contract.
5) After a recession, both artists had successful comebacks.
6) Both were cured of their addiction.
7) Both of them had distant fathers and strong mother's influence.
8) Both traveled on caravans during their music tour.
After these similarities, they also have a successful biography films.
Johnny Cash's life was played by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line (2005). Ray Charles's life was played by Jamie Foxx in Ray (2004)
Cash's or Ray's film you like more?
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Ray Charles Robinson (Born 1930) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and composer. Sometimes referred to as "The Genius". He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music. Died in 2004
1) Johnny got hooked on drugs. And so was Ray. Both were busted but were later on freed.
2) Johnny had an affair with his back-up, Ray did too.
3) Johnny suffered depression, ditto with Ray.
4) Johnny ran bankrupt. Ray's company refused to renew his contract.
5) After a recession, both artists had successful comebacks.
6) Both were cured of their addiction.
7) Both of them had distant fathers and strong mother's influence.
8) Both traveled on caravans during their music tour.
After these similarities, they also have a successful biography films.
Johnny Cash's life was played by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line (2005). Ray Charles's life was played by Jamie Foxx in Ray (2004)
Cash's or Ray's film you like more?
Discuss the list
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