Rock stars turning 70 . . .

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<p>Great article from the NYTimes:</p>

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<p>Just read this article in the newspaper today. ;)</p>

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<p>A more interesting topic would be rock stars who have stayed creative as they age. Both Bob Dylan and Paul Simon would certainly qualify for that. Dylan has one of Rolling Stone’s top 10 albums of the decade (in his his 60s). Simon is still breathtakingly creative as he has been throughout his career. Both have continually evolved and moved in new and often surprising directions to stay fresh.</p>

<p>Jagger and Ringo would certainly fall at the opposite extreme. Jagger hasn’t done anything interesting in 35 years and Starr in 45 years. Neither one has evolved at all. It’s actually kind of embarrassing to see Jagger still doing exactly the same stage act he did in his 20s.</p>

<p>I like the old guys who don’t try to keep doing the same thing over and over, but who bring the new elements of age and experience to the party.</p>

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<p>Come on … Ringo was Mr. Conductor on Thomas the Train!!</p>

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<p>Speaking of Rolling Stones, I would be shocked if Keith Richards made it to 70.</p>

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And let’s not forget that Caveman movie he was in a while back.</p>

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<p>Agree with above. He’s only 65, but how do you rate Eric Clapton with respect to remaining fresh/creative vs. same ole thing?</p>

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<p>Many of us were surprised when Keith made it to 30, let alone 40.</p>

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<p>Clapton was never terribly creative. He’s a blues guitarist. I will say that he is a much better guitar player today than at any other point in his career. In that sense, he has continued to improve and hone his musical skills.</p>

<p>His reunion shows with Cream were amazing, as were his appearances last year with the Allman Brothers Band. I kind of like that he is going back and touching base with all his musical partners over the years.</p>

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<p>I saw him in concert a few years a go he acted his age but was awesome, didnt try to be 20 is what I mean. Just saw JT (I know not a rock star) and he was great too.</p>

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<p>Lou Reed is keeping it interesting. Iggy Pop on the other hand… scary as ever. David Byrne, although a youngster, is always up to something new.</p>

<p>Keith Richards will outlive us all. You just wait.</p>

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<p>thats because he is already dead just pickled! remember he had a head injury because he climbed up a coconut tree? guys nuts!</p>

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<p>I’ll never forget seeing the Stones at their last MSG appearance and while Jagger is still incredibly skinny (beyond “thin”) he had those triceps flapping in the wind everytime he moved his arms - which is constantly on stage. We were really close but for those who weren’t you could see it on the jumbotron. It distracted me the whole time - please, wear a long sleeve shirt or something, yuck!</p>

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<p>While I have enjoyed the Stones music- I never was interested enough to see them in concert-</p>

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<p>^^And you don’t see him gyrating on stage.</p>

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<p>My office gets a lot of magazines and my secretary puts the ones she thinks I might be interested in (Rolling Stone, SI swimsuit issue, etc.) on my desk. A couple of years ago, I started getting the AARP magazine and set up a strict policy that if one of those found its way to my desk, it would be grounds for immediate dismissal. However, a recent one with Springsteen on the cover was placed on my desk and I made an exception. He may not be at his creative peak, but “The Rising” and his subsequent albums show he still has a lot of juice left.</p>

<p>On his new DVD “London Calling”, Bruce runs up a steep flight of metal steps from the pit to the stage while performing “Out in the Street”. He makes a show of collapsing on top… to the amusement of the band. He then exclaims “Can someone get me an elevator next time? I’m F’in sixty!”</p>

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<p>We just saw Laurie Anderson, who is (I think) 63, and she is still excellent. My 16-year-old thought she was cool (but she also noted the audience, which consisted mostly of middle-aged former hipsters).</p>

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<p>Somebody said Bruce had a facelift- I dunno, but he sure looks good on that AARP cover.
( didn’t someone saw their kid went to school with his? They told a story about somebodys parents taking them out to breakfast and it was Bruce & Patti)</p>

<p>wow Laurie Anderson- She was a little avant garde for me, but I recently read she now wants to be a comedian & I love how she didn’t jump on anyones bandwagon.
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<p>Just saw Star Anna at the zoo yesterday ( & Mark Pickerel + Justin Davis & Carrie Akre-)- she is a babe of 24- and I don’t think she really realizes how great her voice and musicianship is- she gets rave reviews but still seems uncomfortable- :frowning: ( but Eddie Vedder used to really hate to be on stage & now he is a master)</p>

<p>Looking forward to seeing Cyndi Lauper there later this summer- by comparison is an old lady of 57- :wink: ( well that is older than me! ) but she has a new record & I am really excited to hear her show.</p>

<p>[Cyndi</a> Lauper Sings the ‘Memphis Blues’ - Newsweek](<a href=“http://www.newsweek.com/blogs/pop-vox/2010/07/08/cyndi-lauper-sings-the-memphis-blues.html]Cyndi”>Cyndi Lauper Sings the 'Memphis Blues')</p>