"Then the lights begin to flicker and the sound is getting dim. The voice begins to falter and the crowds are getting thin. But he never seems to notice, he's just got to find another place to play." Bread 1972
@eduardoquesada7253
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you James, it's part of life also knowing when it's fine as it is and be happy and satisfied too .
@12string-Randy
2 жыл бұрын
great song
@stephanieredden8861
10 ай бұрын
Great tune.
@willgillis4207
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a serious Phil Collins fan, read his autobiography and his health issues are legion. I watched several of those same videos James and even accounting for bad video quality.... you're exactly right...I was both sad and disgusted with the performances. In one vid, Phil even said to the audience "you can sing this better than I can"....truly pitiful. As for Keith, I expect him to play guitar at my funeral in 20 years from now.
@kensalazar5066
2 жыл бұрын
It's not pitiful when its all you have that brings you joy, put yourself in his shoes....it's all he's ever known, performing...now someone tells you can't do it anymore...everybody ages differently, life is different for all. Many musicians have performed until shortly before thier deaths...I haven't seen some of his latest performances, so maybe I'm not being objective 🤷♂️
@MrDiddyDee
2 жыл бұрын
If they still sound, and look good, I'm all for keeping going if they want to. If it's because they have been unlucky with deals or bad management then it's a bit sad but it's practicalities. If it's purely for ego, or no one has had the heart to be honest with them, then no. If, as is clearly the case with Phil Collins, you're seriously debilitated, then it's just awful to watch, it's a disservice to their own health and certainly their hard fought for legacy. If you have hard core fans, such as myself, wincing at times, please bow out gracefully and retain some dignity. I do not want to witness the last dregs of a great performer.
@robtoc
2 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
@EricBlackmonGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you man. I have a friend who keeps inviting me to go with him to our favorite old rockers concerts, and my answer is always no. I want to remember my favorite music stars as they were in their prime, KILLING IT. I just can't handle watching them need help getting onto the stage, butchering their own great songs and the music being played by people who were never in the band to begin with. I would rather just enjoy the records and watch them in past great performances on KZitem.
@GTrules123
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Erik just want to say I love your videos and thanks for all your uploads
@ranman1959
2 жыл бұрын
I have immense respect for Robert Plant. I hate it when interviewers STILL ask about a Led Zeppelin reunion. I'm sure in 2007 they could have done a short tour and made a ton of money, but it just wouldn't have been the same. The one classic rock guy I'll still see every time I can is Robin Trower; he's lost a few steps but his phrasing and tone are still great. I think guitarists and bassists have it a lot easier than drummers and singers.
@truthstillmatters59
2 жыл бұрын
Robin Trower is great live. I saw him in 1978 and then I didn't see him again until 2019, 41 years later and he was exceptional both times. Nobody has a better guitar face than Robin Trower!
@Chappomusic
2 жыл бұрын
I do the same for Robin Trower , Corky Laing, John Mayall, and ofcourse Roger Chapman .
@cwwsheepy94
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy these guys while they last. Even the sad parts. It’s part of our lives both good and bad
@benjaminhorton8013
2 жыл бұрын
Just saw Billy Idol several weeks ago, he is almost 66 years old and he was fantastic. He brought incredible energy, running around everywhere, singing great. A real winner of a rock show, ... which I wasn't expecting at all. Probably the best thing about the show (and Steve Stevens was just as great) was you could tell how appreciative Billy Idol was to be in front of 4000+ fans. It was like he was completely self-aware that here he is forty years later and he can still run around the stage and belt out tunes and completely rock and entertain his fans; moreover, you could tell how grateful he was that his fans allow him to live his dream. I love Billy Effing Idol!!
@RadicalR0nnie
2 жыл бұрын
if you’ve got it flaunt it
@DanielC__
2 жыл бұрын
Billy has been signing different keys for a while now. Used to be half step, now it's like 2 steps
@rmaizel8266
2 жыл бұрын
So agree. I think he may actually be better now.
@HumGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I didn’t know he was still touring and still able to make his lips move after all that plastic surgery. lol. Just kidding. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s great, saw him back in the early 80s on the Rebel Yell tour.
@jdraupp
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s what I think: Genesee Cream Ale is a seriously underrated beer and that sign is absolutely one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.
@rikkousa
2 жыл бұрын
@jdraupp I remember Genessee Cream ale well. Love Little kings Cream ale …good times.
@CharlieTWilbury
2 жыл бұрын
Of course we were all poor at one point and Genny Cream Ale was the go to!
@jimperry4420
2 жыл бұрын
You have to remember, it’s all they’ve ever done. It’s who they are. To quit would be like losing part of your soul. They may end up playing to empty venues, and play anyhow. You know?
@rickbellet6263
2 жыл бұрын
I dunno. I'm 65...all I've ever known is computer programming. Do I want to keep coding until I'm 90? Probably not
@joejones9520
2 жыл бұрын
like The Guitar Man, by Bread.
@vsavage9773
2 жыл бұрын
Ageing gracefully with a sound that never has faltered……Sir Richard Thompson.
@andrewbigelow1415
2 жыл бұрын
Agree! I had the joy of seeing him up close in a small venue back in the 80s; phenomenal.
@jimbrew4529
2 жыл бұрын
I saw him at a smaller venue about 7 years ago. To be honest, I'd never heard of him. He but on a good show.
@joolz666
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbigelow1415 Saw him in the acoustic tent at Glastonbury back in 1992. Wonderful sounds; I watched his fingers constantly wondering how he could make such a fabulous noise and make it look so easy. He was actually tuning up and hadn't started the concert. :-D
@limagolfbravo8555
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 56 and was thrilled to hear Rik Emmett still singing clearly and hitting the high notes in his acoustic tours of small clubs just a few years ago. He has some great YT stuff if you want to reminisce.
@DanielC__
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, Rik can still hit most of the notes but he's singing in lower keys too. I get the feeling a bunch of Canadians comment here! 😂
@gonepickin990
2 жыл бұрын
Saw Jon Anderson a month or so ago. HIs memory is failing and he played with the School of Rock kids. They were great! Jon sang wonderfully! The place went berserk. But I know his days are numbered sadly. Worth every penny. God bless them all....
@mickeeteeze
2 жыл бұрын
Saw that show, too! His voice is still great!!
@andrewptob
2 жыл бұрын
Saw the Stones for the first time in summer of 2019. Glad I saw them before those guys hang it up… as for when it’s time to stop, whenever they can’t do it anymore. Rock stars lasted a lot longer than people expected in, say, 1965. God bless ‘em.
@truthstillmatters59
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, in Seattle! Where did you see them?
@postoffice146
2 жыл бұрын
In -95 I thought this might be the last chance to see them.
@andrewptob
2 жыл бұрын
@@truthstillmatters59 In Philly at Lincoln Financial Field. Had a great time!
@jx14aby
2 жыл бұрын
I saw the Rolling Stones at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in 2019 and they were awesome! I literally thought I would see one of them die on stage, but they rocked!
@BtGo63
2 жыл бұрын
For me it's a problem when old rockers sing songs written for young rockers. Someone like James Taylor sings songs suitable for his age and still sounds wonderful.
@dylantothereed
2 жыл бұрын
I saw The Rolling Stones this past Saturday in Nashville and yes even though Charlie (RIP) and Bill aren’t there, it was an incredible show. They all can still play very well. Mick was on point with his vocals and the other newer members fit right in. It was truly great.
@teleguy5699
2 жыл бұрын
They defy this whole argument.
@jamesjames9275
2 жыл бұрын
@@teleguy5699 The argument isn't that everybody should hang it up at a certain age. The argument is if you can't deliver a competent performance and you're fleecing your fans, you should think about whether it's time to quit.
@teleguy5699
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjames9275 Nobody is forcing people to pay for tickets. I think most people know the deal when they go to see bands or performers they know aren't at the top of their game. It's up to them and the musicians to determine the market.
@jamiefischer7494
2 жыл бұрын
I was at the Nashville show and I agree, Great energy, especially for their age! Keith and Ronnie can still play all the parts. Neither was ever a virtuoso, its more about the attitude and energy they play with, even when they are almost 80! I hope I can still play at all when I get to that stage of life.
@floydsmithjr7999
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjames9275 I agree with you, but with that said I would pay full price just to stand in a room with these guys for 5 minutes. They are part of my life, almost like family, in fact sometimes more like family than some of my real family.
@acerjuglans383
2 жыл бұрын
If making music keeps a person happy, let them be happy. We know our heroes are old now, and the glory days are far behind. We wont expect them to be their best. But we can let them be happy.
@southie3177
2 жыл бұрын
And there are still plenty of people happy to experience it ☘️👍☘️
@kensalazar5066
2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@lindas7463
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with everything you said. I saw Johnny Winter years ago and he needed help getting on stage. It was sad what he kept playing the same thing over and over. Can't wait to see the stones November 23rd. They can still get it done and God bless them. I first saw them in 1966 it all I heard was a girl in back of me screaming Mick. The last few years I have been filling my bucket list with Bad Company, mark f of Grand Funk, John f of CCR. I am 70 and with your help I am playing the best guitar of my life. Thank you
@GreenManalishiUSA
2 жыл бұрын
He's not really considered classic rock, but Nick Lowe, IMHO, has figured out better than most others how to age gracefully as a rocker. Years ago he started toning down his style, opting to play more acoustically and adopting a soft croon in his singing. He also started playing up his old man appearance, going for full grey hair, thick spectacles, and a wardrobe that suggests an English country gentleman, rather than a pioneer of punk and bash-it-out rock and roll. Nick has found a way to stay active and even grow his fan base while continuing to produce excellent new material.
@pickersgrip
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you! He wised up with a plan and has done beautifully and his writing has matured in an awesome way! I saw him up close when he went out solo, loved it.
@HumGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, Nick is aging gracefully. His work with the Los Straightjackets is also entertaining.
@krisscanlon4051
Жыл бұрын
The tyranny of the snare drum as Lowe put it...he has avoided it successfully
@timothymolony
2 жыл бұрын
Clapton still has it. I watched a live version of Badge from 2019 and he sounded great. I still find myself surprised by how good he is.
@chadkcmo
2 жыл бұрын
Clapton says he will quit before he loses it
@GaryBook
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, Clapton has gone a bit fruit cake nutty on COVID vaccines. He is bat sh!t crazy 😜 like your conspiracy theory Uncle in the tin foil hat.
@ScottEgan69
2 жыл бұрын
I think Clapton is semi retired now. He does one off shows but won't tour again. I have seen him twice. First time I saw him on the Pilgrim Tour and he was GERAT. I saw him later and it was like he fell off a cliff. He seemed so much older and more worn down. The set was less lively and he seemed to be going through motions more than having fun. But I might have caught him on an off night. His upcoming show in Dubai might be a good one.
@sean68mtown
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know.
@joejones9520
2 жыл бұрын
Ive been on a ZZ Top kick lately and BGibbons is still amazing, vocals and guitar and he's in his 70s. Just as intense sounding as ever.
@marbleriver3365
2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be 70 min a few months, and really, my guitar playing has actually improved lately. I learned to Travis -pick (3 fingers) during the lockdown, something I never thought I'd master. As for the aging rockers: I'd be perfectly happy to see my heroes sitting around their living rooms or garages doing low-key jams on KZitem, rather than doing arena tours. I'll bet a jam session with Paige, Plant and Alison Krauss would be a lot of fun. (I have no idea if Paige and Plant are still pals though). People need to adjust as they age. The best example is probably John Fogerty's jams with his kids during the 1st Covid wave; they were so much fun! Their version of "Tombstone Shadow" was arguably better than the original!
@craigday1759
2 жыл бұрын
Lips from Anvil summed it up prefect in the interview “ I’ll play TIL the day I die “ He talks about this exact issue. He sums it up perfectly !!
@hobbes4583
2 жыл бұрын
Honorable mention to most in need of stopping should go to Dylan. His live shows are nightmares. I am a huge bob fan, btw.
@nickcaruso7776
2 жыл бұрын
"they owe us nothing." You nailed it.
@ptrgreeny
2 жыл бұрын
At least with The Stones, Jagger is more than self-aware enough to know it's time. Keith can always settle back into playing slow blues with whoever's in the room. If Steven Tyler were Jagger...he'd STILL be wearing that jumpsuit from '69 telling the audience "“I think I busted a button on my trousers. Hope they don’t fall down. You don’t want my trousers to fall down, now, do you?"
@truthstillmatters59
2 жыл бұрын
When Mick's trouser's fall down and the crowd sees a pair of depends then it will be time to retire.
@allenfamily8445
2 жыл бұрын
If I could see Mick and Keith play old blues covers in a small club, I'd pay...a lot! Great bluesmen should be old!
@zack6237
2 жыл бұрын
100% would see them do that but the small club would charge $2500 for entry
@Marcus_Funhouse
2 жыл бұрын
I never comment on KZitem videos, this one makes me sad. I saw the Stones in Seattle 2019 it was without a doubt the greatest night of my life. To see this generation of legends fade away is so sad, time waits for no one.
@captainhotbunz659
2 жыл бұрын
Classic rock will never die! It’s in a lot of movies we all like, it’s not going anywhere. In all honesty songs like gimme shelter, Born on the Bayou… Songs like that never age! Long live rock ‘n’ roll🎸
@TheUNORGANIZED
2 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot of guitar from you, thanks a lot for the videos through the years.
@rogeryepsen4488
4 ай бұрын
A word that stands out in JJ's talk, for me, is "dignity." But, so heart-wrenching for each of us to find that dignity has slipped away, then clamp down a lid on what had been the most important activities of our lives.
@davepett6531
Жыл бұрын
Love listening to you talk and play !!! Please start again
@jackriley53
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Had a sad experience watching Johnny Winter led out to a chair and being clearly a shadow of himself. I know he needed to make a living. God bless him. On the other end, a couple years ago i got free tickets to see Paul MCCartney....i didnt want to go becsuse i didnt like seeing my heroes in decline. But, man oh man....what a great performance! One of the best shows I've seen!
@rockinvida1960
2 жыл бұрын
McCartney’s voice sounds like complete shite these days. Get your hearing checked.
@uncleremus5046
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more on JW it was embarrassing & sad!
@jackriley53
2 жыл бұрын
Well Vida, thanks for the advice? Love these public posts! All i can say is, I'm guessing four years ago, he sounded great. Not like his youth, thats gone, but he was a joy to listen to. Dave Grohl and some other FF's and Nirvana bassist joined him. A great show.
@jeffreyhahler3022
2 жыл бұрын
When Paul came to St. Louis in 17 ? he stayed on the stage for the entire 3 hours, voice declined ? yes but still one of the greatest concerts I ever attended. Saw him with Linda in the 90s and that concert didn't compare.
@joebloggs8636
2 жыл бұрын
Same thing with Leon Russell
@douglaschristine8387
3 ай бұрын
Im 67 and most of my guitar idols are the same or older. Look at Leslie West with one leg sitting in a chair. You do what you love until you die and that's all there is to it. Your not there yet James so tell me the same when you're my age. Keep Rocking, lol.
@GabrielVelasco
2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right! It's sad more than anything else. We don't want to go to shows to be sad. Jeff Lynne's ELO at Hyde Park in 2014 (on KZitem) was absolutely amazing, but that was 7 years ago and he might not be able to pull it off again. Jeff Lynne admitted that he was a bit nervous about being able to do it again after so much time, but he nailed it. It really is up to the performer to know when to call it. Some performers, depending on how good they take care of themselves and even the genre, can have a long career. Some types of singing are less taxing on the voice. Some performers are smart enough to change their style to compensate for their age.
@jbass69goat84
2 жыл бұрын
I saw ELO in Philly in August 2018. I had seen them live in '79. The orchestra and other support musicians for the band brought a clean, clear sound to every song that '70s ELO could never have dreamed of capturing. They brought the whole package live without digital wizardry making things "seem" real. Of course the pedals may have been updated (or not) but tube amps and pure talent brought a great show! 👌
@Novotny72
2 жыл бұрын
Think we're about the same age, James. That was a very well reasoned and eloquent piece. Good luck with your continued recovery.
@amyhawkins7284
2 жыл бұрын
When I watched Cat Steven live a few years back he was amazing for his age still had an amazing voice!!!
@Chappomusic
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed !
@FuzzballToday
2 жыл бұрын
After watchin genesis's 2021 vids...I realized I would rather watch phil collins sing in a chair and bond with his son playing drums playing incredible music rather than watching younger crazy twurker dances with cuss words and nothing of value to say..I particularly love the fact he wanted to continue to make a memory for his future fans and kids and grandkids....its not sad...He has family connection..that he made memories...He will live forever in the hearts of those people who love him....I think that people thinking Phil being a sad crippled man..might be true...He can sing!! Close your eyes and listen and he still is wonderful to me..He sang in key making memories with his son! I think he should keep doing it with his family for as long as he can....Glen Campbell in his last days..And it gave them something to truly to live for...I hope we all have something to live for in the end..
@mikestackhousemusic
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who has hit his late 60s, I'm seeing more and more of my heroes stepping down or worse, dying, Some still having a show or two in their pocket. Some not stepping down soon enough. This year, Arlo Guthrie, John Mayall, and others have announced they're done touring. The Hair Bands, I don't care if they can still play, the persona that they made doesn't fly when you're in your 60s (or 50s) The Stones are doing it but I hope this is their last. After the Kinks went off the road, Ray's Storyteller tour was fantastic. (The To the Bone album was a fantastic way to go out) But, here I am, 68,working on another CD (for the money as the streaming revenue of the last one is all of $28 :-) ) because I'm writing some of the best songs I've written. BUT, and this could shut me down, I'm starting to have issues with my sinuses/voice. My gigs are going well now but there will be a time when things aren't meeting my standards and then I'll be done. I really wonder if bad money management might be why some musician keep pulling out new tours. The road is a crappy place to be when you're 60. Time to quit? When you have nothing left to offer... and that is a different point for everyone. I'm going through the same thing with my motorcycles. When I feel I'm not "all in" on the bike, it'll be time to become another grey hair behind the wheel of a convertible. Hey, glad you're healing well and hope you're playing again soon. Thanks for the videos.
@mikestackhousemusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@fletcherchristian2254 thanks. My comment wasn't for self promotion but I'm glad you subscribed. As far as I'm concerned, JamesJames is the best thing on You Tube. (well, maybe next to Nick Zentner's geology channel)
@redline1lessons892
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. And I checked out your channel, you're quite talented.
@rockerz57
2 жыл бұрын
If you have your health and still able, ride, play... whatever you want that makes you feel alive. To hell with what ANYBODY thinks or says!
@childrenofminervaofficial4316
2 жыл бұрын
After the Kinks ended, I was lucky to see Ray three times in concert. The 1997 20th Century Man/Storyteller Tour, the 2006 Other People's Lives tour and the Kinks Choral Tour in 2010. He shone in all three shows and sang in his original keys without straining. Sadly, Ray's health isn't the greatest anymore (heart and respiratory issues) so I don't think he will be touring anymore. However, I am thankful for the great musical gifts he has left us.
@JamesBond-ts3xl
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you are mending James. You are a youtube treasure...and I hope you don't retire any time soon. I have to agree with you wholeheartedly about rock stars having enough objectivity to just stop when they can't perform any longer. Heck, I used to go to a lot of Grateful Dead concerts and in the mid 80s I stopped going because they flat out couldn't sing even decently any longer (in my opinion) and they were still in their 40s. I feel the same way about Bob Dylan.... He once could actually sing but that was so long ago that most folks who will read this hadn't even been born yet. He'd be better off just reading the lyrics of his songs (he did win a Pulitzer after all). Sadly, there are a lot of examples of once great singers who simply can't do it now, including rock royalty like Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Steve Perry, and Elton John. You're right...it's OK guys, you've given the world an incredible amount of joy in the past 5-6 decades...you can just hang out with the grandkids now. Some exceptions....Justin Hayward (he really knows how to take care of his voice), Eric Clapton (can still sing...he must have some kind of magic elixir handy), Roger Waters (a good example...I saw him a few years ago and he was amazing...just as good as he was in the 1970s), Roger Daltry, (as you stated, can bring it if he is not overworked, which is incredible because he used to scream at the top of lungs for decades), and Jackson Browne. Again, great to hear you are on the road to recovery, James. Thanks for all of the great videos, man. Cheers.
@Jubilo1
2 жыл бұрын
The Who without Entwhistle, Moon,- Roger not swirling the mic? Not the WHO.
@fredpatterson8143
2 жыл бұрын
I discovered listening your videos while getting blood pressure checked really does calm me to a good reading. Thanks for ALL your help!
@axiomist4488
5 ай бұрын
I agree 100% with all you said. A jazz musician or a classical musician can play as long as they can physically fulfill the demands of the job and play with the same ability and talent as before ,none of those are based on their looks. Rockers are different ; their image is based a lot on their appearance and when young, the kids admire them, not only for their music, but for how cool they look. We all wish we could be like them and imitate their clothing and their hair styles. At my age now, of 76, I no longer care to be or look like anybody else. We are all now old men and it's pathetic for a person in the 7th or 8th decade of his/her life to go onstage and pretend they are still the same cool people they were 50 or 60 years ago. I know it must be hard to admit you are no longer a cool dude who can attract attention, but the time comes when you have to be realistic or end up a fool . All these old men should retire and leave us with the very cool memories of our youth . This goes as well for the Stones. They were, to me, the coolest guys ever and I emulated them. But seeing a video a few days ago of Keith with his lower lip hanging down while playing, Ronnie with his imitation - Keith haircut finally gone (I'm sure he realizes how dumb a 76 year old man in a shag cut must look) and Jagger skipping like a little girl down the stage, made me cringe. I no longer want to be subjected to such ridiculous nonsense . I love my early memories of them and their awesome music and songs , but I no longer hope to be like them someday . Bill Wyman (who is now 86) did the right thing when he left the Stones, leaving the adoration from the young girls and went on his own and took his money and opened a restaurant . He is a smart man . Jagger and the other 2 are fools. Grow up guys . This goes, as well, for all the old fart fans who want to continue this charade .
@hardyho
Ай бұрын
Nobody should retire. Rockers forever!
@steve6465
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you, it's very sad to think that all these Rock Gods will probably not with us in 10 to 15 years. Hope to see your lessons soon
@marcushall8041
Жыл бұрын
You said it, "the world goes on". That's what bothers people. Not just rockers. When people retire that's a hard song to sing. Accepting the fact that the world WILL go on without you. You're left behind sorta speak. Your best years and contributions to this world and this life are OVER. It aint easy. You said of Phil Collins that he doesn't owe you anything. You're right and he knows it. He is doing it for himself. Who wants to be pulled from the game...
@infin8mas
Ай бұрын
These performance feel like a wake for the memories we held for so long.
@chadrochelle9895
7 ай бұрын
One example, amongst many, why Jimi will always reign supreme. Transitioned out while he was on top.
@DougZbikowski
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the reasons I have such great respect for Robert Plant. He realized early on that doing the same thing over and over again until you die is like living in a self-built prison. He also realizes Led Zeppelin songs are about youth and sex (and Hobbits) and he can't portray that character anymore. Imagine him singing something like Sick Again "One day soon you're gonna reach sixteen...: How gross would he feel at his age? I personally feel bands should stop performing when they stop producing and representing what they set out to be.
@JodyParsons
2 жыл бұрын
I mean, they could pull off the Tolkien-esque thing and a lot of deeper cuts. But for the most part I agree
@rockinvida1960
2 жыл бұрын
One of the saddest and most exploitive concert experiences to be had is the (formerly) great Brian Wilson. He is brought out and seated at a piano he never plays, and looks positively catatonic as he mumbles out a few words in the course of an evening. Some nights are “better” than others but his excellent band covers for him every show. Super sad and depressing to watch.
@thecaveofthedead
2 жыл бұрын
That's a shame. I saw him in 2003 (IIR) and he sang like an angel.
@RDYC
2 жыл бұрын
We saw Pet Sounds 50th and he still had good moments which set the crowd off. The last tour he was suffering with a bad back and it's now time to cut out the tours. The band is the best and Al Jardine sounds as good as ever.
@born_again_torinos
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody seems to want to admit that Paul McCartney has lost his voice. Yes it is sad but he needs to retire and play with his great grandkids and stop singing. He is painful to listen to now.
@randykintzley5923
2 жыл бұрын
Same with Plant. These guys were so amazing that people give them a pass way beyond their expiration date.
@thehotyounggrandpas8207
2 жыл бұрын
Also nobody talks about him using auto-tune, makes him sound like a robot. Pathetic.
@profile2047
Жыл бұрын
In person it’s great. But listening back to my recordings I didn’t feel showing it to anyone would be helpful to describe the experience. Im personally glad he toured the past year. But just for the selfish and probably silly reasons for hearing and seeing Paul himself so his and The Beatles music.
@debomb721
Жыл бұрын
Answer one question: if people are buying the tickets and enjoying it why stop
@buff_Jeckley17
Жыл бұрын
but he loves to play, im sure he knows that but it seems he makes it work
@rdrmdtxD
8 ай бұрын
I recently saw Prter Frampton (in his 70's). He looks frail and definitely older, but I was pleasantly surprised that his voice and his playing was still good. His performance was good. But, like you said, most of the others have lost it and should have quit long ago. And it gets worse when these old guys can command such a high ticket price. I still like some of them and have respect for them, but it's such a rip-off. Keep on rockin' man, thx for your videos.
@briano.5746
2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you. Phil Collins used to be amazing , but , USED TO BE! My favorite Genesis stuff is Phil on drums and Peter Gabriel doing the singing. All our rock heroes are going quick. When Jimmy Page leaves us it will probably kill me too.
@samcuratolo3885
2 жыл бұрын
same with paul mccartney.... that will be the day that rock really dies....
@genghiskhando5507
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@zack6237
2 жыл бұрын
Page and McCartney are the two greatest musicians of all time in my personal opinion.
@larrypower8659
2 жыл бұрын
The point I agree with most is, it all depends on performance. Musicians-and not only the top of the heap stars-are doing something they were born to do, for the most part. None of us start out with money or fame as the goal. It’s something we found that made us happy to do especially with friends or other like minded people. It’s a spiritual and emotional outlet, too. I am almost 75 and have been playing for audiences since age 13. As you age, the things that really make it difficult are physical challenges. In my case, I’m still active in public and on studio recordings. I can still play well and love to do so. But carrying that shit around and driving for an hour or more at 2:00 AM to get home … That’s what will stop me. It’s not the playing-it’s all the rest of the crap that drives us crazy. And at some point that’s what will keep me home on a Saturday night. For those far more famous than I, the punishment of touring is some- thing that can put a damper on the most ardent of performers. It is a very personal decision on any level. We’ll all be fortunate if we go out on our own terms, that’s one thing I know. As for The Stones, I have seen them over the last two decades and they have played well, perhaps better than anyone could expect. But when they take their bow at the end of the show, it seems sad there are now only three, not four. It is not the same without Charlie and they must feel it every night. Sometimes the audience, or lack of such, makes the decision for you, I think. I saw B.B. King at least once in every decade starting in 1969 and loved him. By the time he reached 80, though, it was plain to see he could not play the way he wanted. We saw it in his face; he began to rely on the same things over and over and obviously was disappointed in his performance. Oddly enough, he could still belt out that great voice. The last time I saw B.B. was in 2009 and I decided that was it for me. i didn’t want to see him like that; I wanted to remember the greatness and humility he brought to the stage all the previous times I’d seen him. I heard people booed him in some venues on his last tours, and that must have really hurt. He had a lot of pride and always gave the audience more than they came for. B.B. died six months short of 90, in 2015. He once said, “I don’t mind if I die on the bus, I just don’t want to die on stage. I’ve already done that.” Amen, Brother “B,” amen.
@Bigfoots777
11 ай бұрын
grabbed a BB King 2005 Tour t-shirt at a thrift store , surprised at + comments I'll get
@kdrake777
2 жыл бұрын
Let the market decide. As long as people are buying tickets and the artists want to perform, let it be.
@1111MJR
2 жыл бұрын
Well, yeah, but is it really going to a gig for the music or has it just become a wish-fulfilment, bucket-list thing?
@thecaveofthedead
2 жыл бұрын
Discussing it is part of how the market decides.
@jonathanrandall4140
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, once people see the current Genesis reunion tour after spending hundreds of dollars on their ticket, they'll never spend a penny on them again.
@aaronstantonisto7175
2 жыл бұрын
When they wheel you out in a wheel chair. Or standing with a cane. I can still watch Richards forget the intro to Happy and laugh with him.
@hockeybear963
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing Genesis go out like this makes me give Robert Plant more credit for not wanting to do a Led Zeppelin reunion tour. He knew when it was time to leave the party!!! Too many of these rock stars go on WAY TOO LONG!!!!
@Jubilo1
2 жыл бұрын
Consult Grace Slick on performing rock music.
@thenameless3271
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing topic, I've been thinking about Phil calling it quits for a while now.
@jamesgarcia7527
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you feel better and thank you for your posts i enjoy them all
@callefty3670
2 жыл бұрын
If you prop me up If you prop me up I'll never stop If you prop me up If you prop me up I'll never stop I've got liver spots My joints are creaking, my heart just stopped If you prop me up If you prop me up I'll never stop, Never stop, never stop, never stop You make an old man cry...You make an old man cry...You make an old man cry My pants are soiled, I need insulin. If I strut on stage add nitro-glycerine...prop me up If you prop me up plug in my hearing aid...the lyrics I forgot, I forgot, I forgot If I bluff enough You wont notice I can't stay in tune...Stay in tune, Stay in tune, Stay in tune Don't make an old man die... Don't make an old man die... Don't make an old man die My eyes dilate, my lips go green. My hands are wrinkled, I'm an obscene, old, has-been. Prop me up prop me up and I'll give it all I've got. You got to never, never, never stop. You make an old man cry You make an old man cry You make an old man cry Before the show, run to the john at double speed. I also need braces on both my knees... prop me up Love the day when they'll make me stop. That's the day I'll be playing my golden harp Doctor bills, Never stop, never stop. Yo, yo, you take insurance doc? This nearly dead man has succumbed. This nearly dead man has succumbed
@drrobert2120
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!!
@southsideshenanigans
2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you out of the sling man. Hope you’re back to your usual self soon. Here’s the thing brother. And you touched on it here. A lot of us wanna see and be a part of history. I’m a really big Stones fan. And Iv become even more of a fan mostly because of this channel and when I picked up a guitar because I heard beggars banquet, let it bleed, sticky fingers and exile on Main Street. I was born in 1991 dude. But those albums mean so much to me. You said you saw the stones in 89 and they were past it then. But I wasn’t even alive ! So this is all we have brother. And like you said bro. The stones still can play and put on a respectable show. Iv introduced my girl to those albums and she really likes them now and would have never given the band a second look past like satisfaction and under my thumb. We drove down to Saint Louis from Chicago and the last hour in the car ride I put on the ‘Stones in Exile’ documentary on KZitem. About how they recorded exile in the south of France what was going on at the time who was visiting the house and just how chaotic that time was. So it got us psyched for the show. And when my girl and I were in the crowd and Mick introduced Keith and he played happy it was really special moment. And Imo, I think he sang it well. I was not at the 2008 show at the beacon theatre. But Keith and Ronnies you got the silver is probably my favorite version. You can watch that on YT. But you’re right in the sense that. A lot of it is being a part of history and seeing the best band that there ever was. I literally said to my girl, you’re part of history ! Haha. But we had fun time at the show man. We saw them open with street fighting man i mean how sick is that. It was fun and memorable ! I saw them back here in Chicago in 2019 at soldier field. I stood next to a guy who saw them in 72 75 81. And he said nothing will ever beat 72 but he said that night in 2019 was his second favorite show all time. It was the second night in Chicago Tuesday night I believe. They ventured off the usual set list quite a bit. Monkey man was voted. Play with fire, they came out to the middle of the run way to play that. Lol we took and edible and enjoyed a really special band. I think the stones are really special and they brought a lot of amazing music to the world. What else would me and that guy who was way older than me have in common and could talk for hours about ya know. Stones bro. They are the best band that ever lived. Haha imo. Good topic for discussion thats just me. I get the genesis thing. But for somebody could mean more to them if they’re a big fan. Hey man and Iv said this before in the comments. You gotta come to the south side of Chicago and see ‘Rocks Off’ they replicate the mick Taylor years better than anybody Iv ever seen. Really a fun show. You can look em up at Rocks off tribute online and check out their calendar. I know you like that era as most do. These guys can really rip. Been busy lately but glad im getting back into playing my guitar. Your channel always gets me psyched. Thanks JJ
@marcushall8041
Жыл бұрын
Dude you are a baby compared to me. I'm 69! But your enthusiasm and youthful energy is still vary familiar to me. I've been a Stones fan since the beginning - the sixties! My first show was '72 in Fort Worth, Texas. Yes, it rocked and yes, it WAS history. I've seem them several times since. They're music is fantastic but it is also a sort of state of mind and you got it! The concerts were great, the albums were great and the personal events surrounding them were great. For example - Exile came out just days before my high school graduation. Can you imagine the graduation party my rocker buddies and me had? Dude.
@alpenglow1235
2 жыл бұрын
"It's better to burn out, than to fade away." A lawyer is only as good as his/her last case. A pilot is only as good as his/her last flight. A rockstar...? Well, they're immortal. And, they should be remembered that way. Leave us with those memories. YOU - ARE - "A ROCKSTAR".
@ptrgreeny
2 жыл бұрын
When you can't do it or when it's just embarrassing because of the nature of the act. She's not a "rock star" but Madonna reached the point of being the later. No one want to see grandma grinding in a g-string. 80's hair band that STILL dress like it's 1985. The spandex and hair dye aren't needed. I think Grace Slick was pretty smart about stopping. Not many people or fans, myself included, what to see great-grandma singing about acid trips. If you really want to see something embarrassing, take a look a the numerous Vince Neil "singing" Dr Feelgood. He can't remember ANY of the lyrics, he's too old to deliver...and he clearly doesn't give a shit. Once I stopped laughing...I felt bad for anyone who paid to see that. McCartney's latest album III, was VERY telling for me. I liked it...but he can't deliver vocally like he used to. "Lavatory Lil" would have been a great song 10-15 years ago, but at 78 what are your going to do? For me it's sad that Collins can't play drums anymore. I like a few early Collins' era songs...but his drumming was great. This decade is going to suck for us classic rock fans...they're going to be dying off and/or embarrassing the hell out of themselves.
@rockinvida1960
2 жыл бұрын
McCartney (who I think had the greatest pop voice if all time) sounds like complete shite now...dreadful.
@SeekerGoOn2013
2 жыл бұрын
Slick was aware of this, and stopped - even after admitting she stayed too long. Your old dog metaphor fits quite well. “My Generation” should NEVER be performed again - by anyone! That era has passed. The drugs, the planes, the hedonism, the bombast. Last one to leave, turn out the lights. When the Red Sox’ David Ortiz stood for the last time at Fenway Park, he didn’t hide his tears. It was good-bye and everybody knew it.
@herbtube7824
2 жыл бұрын
Vince still sounds great. He needs to lose some weight of course.
@matcoffidis1135
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. McCartney can't cut it anymore. I'll still treasure him and Ringo. Whenever they both decide to hang it up, I'll be fine with that....❤️
@joolz666
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody seems to mind Mick Jagger prancing about like someone a third of his age, but woe betide if a woman does it. >;-< Saw Madonna at London Palladium in 2020. Her voice and energy were great and she looked fantastic. However, as (energetically) fit as she is, her body is beginning to work against her (I nicknamed the tour The Battle Of Wounded Knee) and that's age.
@bennettcampbell3454
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t thank u enough for sharing your perspective on this , was actually just having this same conversation last week w/a coworker . I’m 54 and share your belief , they owe us the fans nothing , I’ve lived a life completely fulfilled with incredible music and have been fortunate enough to see 90% of the artists I love . That being said I really wish KISS would call it quits !! Glad to see you’re almost ready to start rockin again
@williaml5223
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting thoughts James. I actually reckon the Stones have sounded way better than they did in '89 since about the Forty Licks Tour. I saw them in 2006 and 2014 and they were on fire, with the exception of Keith's lead playing because of his arthritic fingers. Definitely on this 2021 tour, from what I've seen, it sounds like it's beginning to fall apart. I think Bowie did it best - he went out with one of the best albums of his career. I'd love to see the Stones do that. They've been putting together an album apparently. If it's good, I say put it out as a last hoorah. Blue and Lonesome was fantastic too.
@rockinvida1960
2 жыл бұрын
Keith’s playing (both rhythm & lead) is borderline embarrassing on this tour. And Ronnie is a shell of himself as well. Sad.
@ST-xg3gy
2 жыл бұрын
@@rockinvida1960 I've seen some great clips. The drummer is fantastic.
@mattkane5329
2 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of what is going on with them has to do with getting their hearts ripped out and going to work the next day without having time to absorb.
@coreyjohnston4673
2 жыл бұрын
No. Go see them, then talk. I was there recently and I have seen them 7 times and this was one of their best shows ever. Excuse me. I agree with you on Phil Collins though.
@coreyjohnston4673
2 жыл бұрын
@@rockinvida1960 No way man. The Stones are better than ever right now.
@michaelmclaughlin2142
2 жыл бұрын
WNYer here love the genesee cream ale plug. Best bad beer ever. 54 years old and have never been more motivated to play and learn. Wish I had this motivation in my 20’s. Trying to start a band and get serious before I get too old to play out
@blackdogak2111
2 жыл бұрын
James James -interesting perspective, I appreciate your views as well as your instructional videos, including those on your previous channel - hope you keep those up, and keep em coming. Thanks!
@thenaturalmidsouth9536
2 жыл бұрын
Jazz and blues artists really have it easier as they age. Their art isn't all about youthful rebellion. Rockers have it tougher. Can anyone imagine, for example, the Sex Pistols, on a farewell tour at the age of 70....
@edmundooliva6818
2 жыл бұрын
Spot on, agree 100% and have been feeling this way for a long time now. What can I say? Time's a b!t@h and we're all getting up there... cheers!
@guzguz6834
3 ай бұрын
Steve Winwood, as in "Can´t Find my Way Home", is one of those who find their way to keep on , carry on, with great dignity... same Bob Dylan.
@jackcame2
2 жыл бұрын
Oh Boy, James James, thank you for this I caught the documentary on the recent Genesis tour (delayed by Covid) on Sky and couldn't bear to watch beyond about 30 minutes. The pictures of Phil Collins sitting on stage were just so sad. He reminded me of the character in the UK sci-fi series Dr Who called Skaro who was the creator of the Daleks. I'm 63 and a Brit and Genesis were part of that essential soundtrack from age 14 to 18. When Gabriel left some fans abandoned them but for me Phil Collins stepped into Gabriel's shoes as a singer perfectly. The voice, the wit, the creativity.. he kept Genesis's raison d'être alive. And what a drummer, up there with Bruford, Bonham, Baker... the band changed but kept abreast of the times and embraced the MTV revolution with skill, wit and pathos. Jesus He Loves Me is one of many great videos they made. So it was just awful watching that documentary. It should never have happened and Phil and the other members of the band should never have let it happen. They are heroes to me and a whole load of my contemporaries, and of several younger generations and that should surely be enough. Have some dignity! There is a place for some of these veterans. I don't object to Joe Bonamassa bringing Eric Clapton on for a song or two. That's respectful.. BB King sitting on stage and introducing (as if they needed it) John Mayer, Derek Trucks to his fans, that's cool... passing the mantel with dignity. And a few master craftsman still have something to teach.. Jeff Beck can still hold his head up high as an innovator. But please, everyone, know when your time is up.
@rockysphere
2 жыл бұрын
N.B. I'm in my mid-30s. As someone who has loved classic rock since childhood, I look at it just as you described; seeing these guys is a box to be checked. I was never able to see a lot of these bands in their prime. Hell, I wasn't born until many of them were in the twilight of their careers. It was cool to see the Stones on the Forty Licks tour simply because they aren't known for playing Podunk, MT often. I had no real basis for comparison, and it was great. I worked at a hotel for a few years and the highlight of that experience was meeting Plant. I know I'm one of the thousands of hotel workers he's had brief interactions with for ages, but to me it was cooler than seeing him perform, somehow. I don't hate his latter day output, but to me he will always be Zeppelin's front man. Again, probably because I wasn't around when they existed. So, I dunno. I would happily go to any of these aging rockers' shows cuz I don't know any better. Sorry for the novel. Heal up fast, amigo.
@redguitar391
2 жыл бұрын
Being a rock star is the greatest job in the world, why would anyone want to ever leave that lifestyle? Of course a few ex-wives, kids and big house payments can keep a band on the road well past their due date. It’s worth reading Phil’s autobiography, his health and addiction issues are discussed in detail. I do question Genesis touring again but as told in Phil’s book he’s a workaholic and will be until he dies.
@MWayne-zz1cr
2 жыл бұрын
That was a terrific read!
@jerrywestaway9316
2 жыл бұрын
Phil Collins used to be an actor when He was young before He was a musician
@FuzzballToday
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you pick up your les paul today. Never give up!
@05645ci
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, JJ, thx for bringing this out; I'm 68 and have vivid visual memories of the stones/eagles/reo/skynrd/aerosmith,/elton/joel/u2, etc in their heyday; all the 70's superstars who can still fill up the arena's with several generations of fans. Kudo's to them all for blowing the music industry up with greatness off the charts. There is obviously a huge market for their shows, and it's their prerogative to satisfy their desire to play as well as the fans desire to see them. That being said, I much prefer to hear and see performers in their prime, which was 40 or 50 years ago in most of these cases. There is such a thing as retiring in grace before your skills are obviously eroded. It would behoove certain of these rock n rollers to saddle up and head for the ranch for a well deserved siesta.
@dangir1
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessment. Watching these old rockers on one hand I respect their perseverance, but on the other hand it is sad to watch them struggle with the stuff they used to do. Money is one of the motivator as well as ego. When is the cutoff point good question, I'm 65 and I still think I'm the same until I look in the mirror! LOL The fans do need to acknowledge that we collectively force them to continue. I went and see Bob Dylan (lifetime fan) and It was painful to watch to say the least. I guess I can say I seen him in concert. Love your stuff JJ!
@jthatcher962
2 жыл бұрын
R.E.M. didnt want to carry on without Bill Berry, which was commendable. I'm glad that they didn't force it just for the sake of doing it. One of the last great bands that I grew up with and I'm glad I get to remember them at their peak.
@joelstice2673
2 жыл бұрын
Huh? They literally recorded numerous albums and toured for over a decade without Bill Berry.
@HumGuitar
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, what Joel said. They kept going long after Bill Berry left. Frankly, REM should have stopped much sooner than they actually did. Monster was the last album of theirs that actually had some great tunes on it.
@GWade1217
2 жыл бұрын
** THIS IS WHAT THEY SHOULD DO ** What really sucks is that the rock stars that were ‘stars’ for years and years, that made hit songs for decades…they just don’t know anything else. That’s all they ever did was to perform and staying home not touring or playing anywhere had to leave a person n those shoes about as depressed as a human being could get. I would think? I think these guys should, if they’re determined to keep it going, do surprise venues that are small and intimate, which I like better personally. They can offer different versions, acoustic versions that came into style after most of the guys had written their last hit songs. Tom, the singer for Cinderella, had his career ended early and at the height of his career due to a medical issue n his throat which sucks, but he’s come out lately playing his songs with an acoustic set and it’s awesome. He does cruise lines as well, and that would b at least an alternative to being DONE!! IMO
@lukensage
2 жыл бұрын
I was a big Johnny Winter fan and to see him propped up in a chair at the end, rushing through songs was just sad
@paulcooper5748
2 жыл бұрын
I saw him in the 80s with albert collins brilliant musicians.
@vanseventy
2 жыл бұрын
If your old and hurt,what better thing to do than do what you love to do close to your end on this planet,even if your not hurt! Love the Genesee sign behind you!
@Stonecrow25
2 ай бұрын
Angels never know it's time To close the book and gracefully decline The song has found a tale My, what a jealous pool is she The face in the water looks up She shakes her head as if to say That the bluegirls have all gone away Sail away, away Ripples never come back They've gone to the other side Look into the pool Ripples never come back Dive to the bottom and go to the top To see where they have gone Oh, they've gone to the other side
@rtab5199
2 жыл бұрын
Saw Tull a few years back (50th Anniversary) and Ian Anderson had young substitute singing many of the more hard core songs. Not sure what I thought of that. On one hand he didn't make a fool of himself, and on the other hand was he making a fool of himself.
@scottdawson3604
2 жыл бұрын
Boy... interesting points. I actually started playing guitar in 2017 at the age of 58. Kids grown, job on cruise control, first time I've had enough time to really get into the playing well. I hope I can still play 20+ years from now, but yeh my dreams of rock stardom are nil. That said, anyone who has seen BOC and watched Buck Dharma totally shred "Last days of May" know's some of these guys can perform at a high level despite being 70+. I guess the bottom line is "it depends". As long as they aren't totally embarrassing themselves, go for it.
@mikestackhousemusic
2 жыл бұрын
Scott, good for you taking up the guitar! I used to play in cover bands but about 7 years ago I had a sudden unilateral hearing loss in my left ear. Totally deaf in that ear and they couldn't tell me if the right ear would follow. I was crushed. My grandson had started talking and I thought I might not hear him speak again. The good news was, after about a year, my hearing started to return. Some frequencies better than others but I could hear out of the ear. However, playing the electric bothered my ear and I became paranoid about loosing my hearing again. So, I picked up my acoustic and started writing songs. A few years later, this old guy ends up in a studio recording. (VERY humbling!) So, here I am at 68 getting ready to do a second CD. I am, by no means, a great guitar player, more a "Strummer" as Robbie Robertson of The Band once said disdainfully. We fight the good fight as we age. Some of us get lucky and have good genes which helps. The underlying thing is, when I play music, if I'm aching from whatever age has dealt me, it slides away. I hope to be able to keep playing for many years and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of your playing as I do mine. Our dreams of Rock stardom may be nil but we can still have fun. Play on old timer. :-)
@scottdawson3604
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikestackhousemusic Thanks.. hang in there and good luck
@randytalbot1253
2 жыл бұрын
Scott, great learning guitar at 58. That is when I started as well, just playing in retirement to keep my fingers moving and my mind engaged. It also makes the days go by with a lot of enjoyment!
@muckaxe
2 жыл бұрын
I think if you’re a creative person, retirement has a different meaning and impact on your life. A lot of people who are professional artists are doing it out of joy and the maintenance of their mental health, and their soul, really. And the ego involved, and the money…it just seems like as long as they can continue to fill seats and receive adulation and make gobs of money, it would be tough for a lot of people to give that up and face old age and death head on like everybody else. Just a thought.
@ST-xg3gy
2 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@hobbes4583
2 жыл бұрын
That's my take also. For fans, caveat emptor and try to enjoy...
@ST-xg3gy
2 жыл бұрын
The clips I have seen from this latest Stones tour have blown me away. Steve Jordan has really energized the group.
@Trevitravels
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about this too. All the great rockers are fading away for the exception of Eric Clapton, who is performing with dignity. It’s actually embarrassing when we see this happening to some of the old time rockers.
@conniebauer4128
2 жыл бұрын
I don't WANT to see my favorite classic bands as old geezers on a stage. I am content to stay home and watch old concert videos of them in their prime.
@thomasnettleton289
2 жыл бұрын
Prime example: Grace Slick. She retired from the music business in 1989 at the age of 50, after the Jefferson Airplane reunion tour. She didn't want to be the aging rock star. She's 81 now and has never regretted her decision. Another example: Neil Peart. He retired after the R40 tour ended in 2015, acknowledging that it was more and more difficult for him to play at the level and the proficiency he expected of himself. He also wanted a long-awaited home life and to pursue writing. He made his mark and said all he needed to say musically. I think you are right, James. So many of these musicians still want to be relevant. Are they really? Perhaps some, but most...no.
@thecaveofthedead
2 жыл бұрын
Grace really knows what's what.
@michaelmcpartland1271
2 жыл бұрын
Dylan never stops touring and is still making great music. His voice can be hit or miss but the band is great and he never makes a fool of himself.
@jamesjames9275
2 жыл бұрын
Some are able to do that. Some aren’t.
@kenb8767
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjames9275 I disagree - he once was a legend - an icon. No more. I saw him and was disappointed - sort of felt bad for him the way James James feels for Phil Collins. Like watching Mickey Mantle at the end of his career. Still - he should do what he wants - and if fans want to pay him -great.
@pauls7771
2 жыл бұрын
Your right, classic rock will be gone in ten years. Sad. I’m old and most of the younger artist don’t interest me. Blues is dying out and so is the blues based rock. Thank goodness we have KZitem and a lot of classic rock on vids. At least I can listen to my oldies music.
@nihilistlivesmatter
2 жыл бұрын
The time to call it quits is when Mick Taylor leaves your band
@da324
2 жыл бұрын
Although that was their best period; there was still some excellent stuff that came after that.
@carologiwan501
4 күн бұрын
Yes, that is so true what you said. I was going to see Genesis as I got hooked onto them mid-70's onwards. (Loved the Steve Hackett era best). But the tickets were so expensive and Phil was not really there anymore due to his physical ailments - his son was doing the drumming and he could barely sing - what was the point? I wanted to remember the Genesis I saw in '77 - '85. I knew I would be so disappointed but part of me wanted to see the last Genesis gathering. But I was glad I didn't go because I want that earlier memory to stay in my head and not see Phil sitting in a chair struggling to sing. I consoled myself with a Steve Hackett concert ticket however and was not disappointed! Man, can that guy still play! I agree, I wish these rockers would retire gracefully.
@solomonwaigani4512
2 жыл бұрын
As I recall, Jimmy has been channelling Bullwinkle’s catch phrase of "This time, for sure!” about releasing new music and touring every year since the Page & Plant collaboration wound up. That’s been for well over 20 years! I agree with you, he doesn’t owe a grateful world anything more and he should just admit he's retired.
@straight8ight
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, James...considering I'm in my late 50s now. I totally agree with you 100%. Why not step down and go out with a bang. I think your also right...they need to be relevant. I still jam on Thursday evenings with a group of buddies. They are 69, 70 and the drummer will be 74yrs old soon. Sometimes we think we'll get out and do a gig or two..sometimes we're just sad. I saw Jimmy & Robert in 2007.. they did a great job. Thanks for your opinions...sometimes feelings get in our way. Thanks for your hard work with the channel. God Bless..by the way I've been through most of the same surgeries except for the cancer scare. Keep rock in.🎸
@michaelknight4041
Жыл бұрын
It's gonna hurt when Pagey goes on to the gig in the sky. But yea the best bands of that era are over. I haven't been interested in seeing any of those acts live for probably ten years or more. Yea I'd have loved to seen Zep in 07 but not now. I haven't cared about seeing the stones live since basically as long as I've been old enough to see bands live. My favorite show ever was the original Black Sabbath when they reformed in 98 and toured. They still had it, it was my childhood heros who I never thought I'd ever get to see, they broke up the year I was born. I was staying with my sister in Durham NC and she's like what bands would you like to see? Anyone particular? Hey Black Sabbath is coming to ......😵🤘☠️🥳👹🎸 It was a religious experience for me! Thank you Bev!
@GaryBeason
2 жыл бұрын
In 2013, my wife, kids, and I saw McCartney. His voice had definitely lost that sweet tone, but he still sang pretty well. The kids loved it. They were already fans, but seeing him live definitely was an event for them. It wasn’t like seeing him in ‘76. But it was still damn good. But I knew that was the last time I’d see him live. I’d rather my last time be still a great performance than even a mediocre one. I last saw The Who in ‘79, and I’m fine with that. Many times since I’ve considered seeing them, but I wasn’t sure I’d see anything close to my last concert.
@thornil2231
7 ай бұрын
Still I wish James James had not quit...
@jackjackattack9137
2 жыл бұрын
Agree, seen Dusty's last show which was sitting on a amp. And I also agree late 70's early 80's was the best era for rock which Iam 56 and can relate. Hope you heal quickly ! Be safe and thx for sharing !!!
@OldCowboySongs525
2 жыл бұрын
So good to hear you are out of the Sling, hope it heals up well and that you are back up to speed soon.
@mikefloyd3152
2 жыл бұрын
Old rockers need to be like hip hip old heads and help young groups get signed and recognized
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