When Is a Band Too Old to Rock?

by Shawn Amos Posted 2010/05/18 00:10:18

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The new reissue of "Exile on Main St." is instructive for any self-respecting rock wonk and manna for all the Stones junkies out there (the ten bonus tracks — including the perfect mid-tempo "Plundered My Soul" — will give hardcore fans months of new musical fodder to chew on). Most importantly, it just rocks in a way little else has in the years since. But do bands like the Stones have it in them to create new masterpieces?

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Katie~awkward child♥ 2010/05/18 01:07:01

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Truly great bands are never too old to rock!
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JJHoopster121 2010/06/03 18:42:19

Never............they can rock out as long as they want

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Dave 2010/05/29 03:04:00

I don't remember who said it but I quote; "You're never too old to rock-n-roll."

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whatever 2010/05/24 15:13:30

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Luckydog38 2010/05/22 22:31:54 (edited)

This would be 1 indication. (apologies for my rudimentary photo-shopping skills.)

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random thought 2010/05/22 21:21:10

never

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Arse-Whole 2010/05/22 18:32:17
NettiWuzHere♠ BTEF ♠ 2010/05/22 17:17:28

67

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♫ idealshine ♫ 2010/05/22 13:59:48

Never, when the band is really great!!

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Saphirra 2010/05/22 04:42:58

When they're like 102.

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BOSS#88 2010/05/21 22:02:18

neva. unless they try to act young.. lol

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D3V! 2010/05/21 19:22:15

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After 18 hip replacements. Or until they die. One of them.

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☆lalalashonna☆™ 2010/05/21 15:35:34

the older the band just means the more expireince and ability to make good music

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ShyBaby 2010/05/21 13:40:18

ummm like 40

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TKIA CAT 2010/05/21 13:15:22
The Solitary Writer 2010/05/21 03:34:01

I think a band is too old to rock when 3/4 of the original band members are dead. As long as they haven't changed their style and they sound the same, I say its all good.

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siQwithaQ 2010/05/21 03:09:52

when they are 40

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CHEWY 2010/05/21 02:52:52 (edited)

When They Feel Like Dying And When They Think its time For Their Life Too End With No Music In Their Heart Anymore.

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Saltwater Dude 2010/05/21 01:08:06

When the heart stops.

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The Big Taboo [AKA Phuck No... 2010/05/21 00:27:50

No one is ever too old to rock. If one can rock, then rock he shall all the way to the grave.

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Dalvin 2010/05/21 00:24:36

Never too old.

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killernick 2010/05/20 23:53:27

Rock on .... til you die !!!

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Zimt29 2010/05/20 23:49:24

I honestly think so. They are one of the greatest rock bands.

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Long~Legs-RWAC 2010/05/20 23:45:48

When the band memebers have a stroke everytime the stage lights come on.

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FencerCat 2010/05/20 23:35:03

When Satan is ice skating at home....

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I♥MyBandBoyfriend 2010/05/20 23:18:31

Rush has been here since 1974, and they made an album that totally rocked in 2008. It depends on the band.

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cassidysf 2010/05/20 22:32:14

when they start changing the style of their music.
like RHCP. they suck now and they are still making albums.

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anke 2010/05/20 22:19:04

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Never, as long as they still have a young soul willing to be creative.

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Bcounted 2010/05/20 21:54:18

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The art of music has no boundaries, no borders, no race, no culture and no age....I would say, the band plays on till one is planted or people stop listening.
Best wishes
Bcounted

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Greetings Chap 2010/05/20 21:45:54

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As long as their soul doesn't age with their body.

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WannaBeRSC the Contrarian SOB 2010/05/20 21:14:54

No, but they are walking, talking advertisements for geriatric medicine.

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Manuel 2010/05/20 21:08:42 (edited)

But do bands like the Stones have it in them to create new masterpieces?

Why wouldn't they? all great artists and inventors achieved some great things in their golden years.

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P-Funk 2010/05/20 21:03:21

I don't know who these "Stones" are, but musicians do eventually lose their touch and their creativity. Singers lose their wind or their voice sooner or later. Instrumentalists eventually can't hit the notes or perform the riffs that made them famous.

Having said that, most musicians are better in their 60s than they were in their 20s.

It's painful to watch any performer on the downslide, so it's time to hang it up when your skills begin to decline.

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I♥MyBan... to P-Funk 2010/05/20 23:20:57

You don't know who The Rolling Stones are?

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P-Funk to I♥MyBan... 2010/05/21 00:55:55

Nope. Were they famous?

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I♥MyBan... to P-Funk 2010/05/31 03:15:41

Yes, extremely. They still are. Ever heard of Mick Jagger? (HInt: he was in Ke$ha's song) He was the singer of The Rolling Stones.

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P-Funk to I♥MyBan... 2010/05/31 04:57:33

I've probably heard some of their songs on the radio, but never knew what band was playing them or the names of the band members. Mick Jagger sounds familiar.

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I♥MyBan... to P-Funk 2010/06/03 01:08:35

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P-Funk to I♥MyBan... 2010/06/03 02:58:29

I think I heard the second one (Paint It Black) in a movie soundtrack. The first one didn't sound familiar.

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I♥MyBan... to P-Funk 2010/06/06 18:13:12

Do you like them?

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P-Funk to I♥MyBan... 2010/06/07 03:24:47

Not particularly. If I was into their sound I'd know who they were.

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