Rock music isn't dead, but it's barely hanging on

by **Barry** Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:21 am

Here's a depressing thought for you:

Bob Dylan (78)
Paul McCartney (77)
Paul Simon (77) and Art Garfunkel (77)
Carole King (77)
Brian Wilson (77)
Mick Jagger (76) and Keith Richards (75)
Joni Mitchell (75)
Jimmy Page (75) and Robert Plant (71)
Ray Davies (75)
Roger Daltrey (75) and Pete Townshend (74)
Roger Waters (75) and David Gilmour (73)
Rod Stewart (74)
Eric Clapton (74)
Debbie Harry (74)
Neil Young (73)
Van Morrison (73)
Bryan Ferry (73)
Elton John (72)
Don Henley (72)
James Taylor (71)
Jackson Browne (70)
Billy Joel (70)
Bruce Springsteen (70)

"No one gets out alive."
The Coming Death of Just about Every Rock and Roll Legend

by Westbone Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:02 pm

Well that's just bloody depressing.... Twisted Evil

by **corsair** Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:05 pm

Ringo Starr, 79
Dave Davies, 72
Ritchie Blackmore, 74
Al Jardine, 77
Mike Love, 77
Jeff Beck, 75

by Westbone Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:14 pm

Get the shovels/glasses out, time for wake...drink up.... Laughing

by **corsair** Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:15 pm

I know, right!?

And we're not getting any younger, either!

by Westbone Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:51 pm

This topic is bloody depressing eh !

by **Barry** Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:37 pm

Yup.
(Just don't look under my Avatar) No no no

by The Chad Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:21 am

It's wild, I'm 44, most of my rock heroes are in their 50's or 60's. There's not a whole lot of hope coming up, though there are rock acts that will at least last through my lifetime.

That sounded depressing!

by **Barry** Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:43 am

What's also depressing is that rock n roll will likely fade into a generational "era" niche much like the Big Bands or Do Wop have.

To be replaced with the insufferable, marginally talented rubbish of today's
sampling-based,
hip hop,
nasal voiced,
whoop-whoop,
over produced,
mindless drivel.

As Dennis Miller used to say, "but that's just my opinion. I could be wrong."

by **Barry** Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:54 am

In this month's issue of Premier Guitar Peter Frampton is featured.

Why? He's 66 yrs old. . . and has been diagnosed with a degenerative muscular disease which will eventually prevent him from being able to play.

He's on a farewell tour at he moment and judging by the clip, he's still sounding good:

Georgia On My Mind -August 11 2019

by Sollophonic Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:14 pm

But there again, while I have introduced my 20 year old son to the finer music of many of the above, many of the bands he likes, I like too.

And many of those wear those influences on their sleeves.

Lots of young bands playing great music, who salute and reference those people on the list, IMHO.

Besides, playing music keeps you young.

Mind you, we have lost some greats recently though......:-(

by **corsair** Sat Feb 08, 2020 2:45 am

I heard a cracking version of ‘Behind blue eyes’ in a shop yesterday and asked the kid behind the counter who the artist was.... Limp Bizkit!!
Listening to Hoobastank right now - ‘The reason’; really good, musical tune!!

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