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  1. Music WI: Visual kei more popular with Western audiences?

    Visual kei is a music movement in Japan exemplified by such bands as X Japan and Dead End. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_kei However, their popularity with Western audiences was limited and it's only been in the past few years that the genre gained acceptance. What POD's could have...

  2. WI: Rodney King was killed?

    In 1992, after a high speed chase, Rodney King was beaten by police officers which laid the foundations for the L.A. Riots. But, what if the cops had gone too far and actually killed him by mistake? How would this affect the LAPD, the reaction of the community and the L.A. Riots?

  3. WI: The Rampart Scandal was much worse?

    The LAPD Rampart Scandal is considered a dark period for the Los Angeles police force. Over seventy police officers were implicated by the highly questionable and illegal activities of C.R.A.S.H. Gangs thrived, crime increased and the effects are still felt today. This caused many...

  4. World Cup 1978: England Qualify?

    What if England qualified for the World Cup finals in '78? The national team was in disarray after Don Revie left the team abruptly and thus, Ron Greenwood took over. A 2-0 victory over Luxembourg all but confirmed England were not going to the World Cup after sliding into second on goal...

  5. WI: Shannon Hoon never died?

    In the mid 90's, a band named Blind Melon appeared among the typical Grunge acts of the time with a new spin on 60's folk and psychedelic rock, with Hard Rock and blues tones. No Rain was a decent pop hit which threw them into the mainstream. Shannon Hoon was the charismatic frontman who...

  6. WI: Richard Beckinsale lived?

    As the title says, what if Richard Beckinsale had not succumbed to a heart attack and lived? For those who don't know, he was an English actor most prominent in the 70's for his roles in Porridge and Rising Damp. Before his death, he was in talks for a film based on Rising Damp and an original...

  7. Music POD's

    What are some music POD's that can be expanded upon? Some obvious ones are Kurt Cobain living though there are some interesting ones that can be looked at. I'll start: The Smiths sign with Factory Gang of Four play TOTP instead of Duran Duran which leads both bands on different career...

  8. Alternate 'Top Four' in the Premier League?

    Roughly, from 2003/03 to 2008/9, the Premier League was dominated by Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. Using a PoD at any point before/after the formation of the PL, what is the possibility of an alternate 'Top Four' and what teams would this be?

  9. Horror Movie Genre WITHOUT 'Halloween'?

    In 1978, the Horror classic Halloween was released which pretty much kickstarted the 'Slasher' horror genre. Two years later, Friday the 13th was created in response and thus, the blueprint for 80's horror was created. But, what if Halloween was never made? What if John Carpenter was never...

  10. WI: Earlier 'Escape From New York' sequel?

    In '81, Escape From New York was released which pretty much reinvented Kurt Russell and provided John Carpenter with another hit. But, for some reason or another, it took fifteen years for a sequel (Escape From L.A.). Kurt Russell went on to do The Thing and Tango and Cash amongst others while...

  11. WI: Back To The Future WITHOUT Michael J. Fox?

    How would the film series survive without Michael J. Fox and how would his career turn out because of this? Let's say Eric Stoltz stays on board or John Cusack gets the role. How would their careers progress?

  12. WI: Delayed Vietnam?

    How long could the Vietnam War be delayed? With a POD whenever, how late could the war start? Bonus points if it's in the 70's and you can detail the ramifications of such.

  13. WI: No Oasis?

    How would the 90's be affected if Oasis had never formed? Maybe Noel falls out with Liam earlier and goes solo or forms a new band? How would this affect Britpop and the other bands who formed/changed their style (Lush, Ocean Colour Scene, Ride) to accommodate the new music scene? Bonus...

  14. WI: Music WITHOUT These Albums...

    How different would be without these landmark albums? How would the bands' careers and the genres they defined be altered? What other bands would be affected as a result? Psychocandy by Jesus and Mary Chain Closer by Joy Division Rubber Soul by The Beatles Masters of Reality by Black Sabbath...

  15. RHCP WI: John Frusciante dies?

    In 1997, after years of living in a drug-addled squalor, John Frusciante barely escaped a fire in his apartment. What if he died during that fire? How would his legacy be affected? Also, how would this affect the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Remember, at this point they kicked out Dave Navarro. One...

  16. DBWI: Guns N' Roses stayed together?

    We all know what happened in 1995. Slash's death to alcohol poisoning signaled the end of yet another great band. Axl went solo (to varying success) while the remaining members went their separate ways. What would have happened had Slash never died and they stayed together? Would they have...

  17. WI: No LSD?

    Inspired by a couple of threads here. How different would the 60's be if LSD wasn't invented? Think of music, literature, art and Psychedelic Rock (if it exists). How would this affect The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd et all?

  18. WI: No Motley Crue

    How would the 80's fare had Motley Crue not formed? Let's say Nikki Sixx sticks with London and Crue never forms. What would this mean for Glam Metal and music in general?

  19. Post Punk WI: Ian Curtis lives?

    What if Ian Curtis didn't commit suicide? Let's say he delays his suicide attempt so when his wife returns he decides against it. What does this mean for him, his wife and Joy Division? There are some points to consider: Joy Division's sound: They began to add more synths/melodica during...

  20. WI: Bush presidency WITHOUT 9/11?

    How would George Bush's presidency be viewed without 9/11? Would he be re-elected or would he lose the 04 election? What would this mean for the US?
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