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Necromancer · 09-02-2011, 11:08 PM

I actually think that most people that set an age limit (say 40 or 50) are either jealous or just arrogant.

Most all the mega solo artist and bands of the day are between the ages of their 40 and 60s. The times have changed, you don't have to be in your 20s anymore to be a rock star and your career is no longer winding down when you hit your late 30s. If that were the case, there wouldn't be very many good music acts around worth seeing.

I agree, its a fact some artist decline and should retire If their music and performance is not up to par, but some older artist are actually better than ever in their late 50s to 60 years of age. Paul Rodgers is just one example of such an artist.

Look how old some of the blues and country artist are, and still performing. Buddy Guy is still at the top of his game at the ripe old age of 70 +. Tony Bennet and Merle Haggard are are few older artist to mention, that still have a powerful voice.

I will admit after seeing Rod Stewart the other day on cable, he should "maybe" seriously start to think about retirement.

09-02-2011, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	I actually think that most people that set an age limit (say 40 or 50) are either jealous or just arrogant. Most all the mega solo artist and bands of the day are between the ages of their 40 and 60s. The times have changed, you don't have to be in your 20s anymore to be a rock star and your career is no longer winding down when you hit your late 30s. If that were the case, there wouldn't be very many good music acts around worth seeing. I agree, its a fact some artist decline and should retire If their music and performance is not up to par, but some older artist are actually better than ever in their late 50s to 60 years of age. Paul Rodgers is just one example of such an artist. Look how old some of the blues and country artist are, and still performing. Buddy Guy is still at the top of his game at the ripe old age of 70 +. Tony Bennet and Merle Haggard are are few older artist to mention, that still have a powerful voice. I will admit after seeing Rod Stewart the other day on cable, he should "maybe" seriously start to think about retirement.