\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 http://www.dw.com/en/elderly-men-escape-nursing-home-to-go-to-wacken-metal-festival/a-44955305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 It sounds funny at first, but consider most of the really famous, top acts in rock 'n roll are in fact elderly themselves. Paul McCartney: 76 Eric Clapton: 73 Sting: 66 Elton John: 71 Steven Tyler: 70 Eddie Van Halen: 63 Mick Jagger: 75 Roger Daltrey: 74 Pete Townshend: 73 Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I hope so because I would be 85 years old.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: It sounds funny at first, but consider most of the really famous, top acts in rock 'n roll are in fact elderly themselves. Paul McCartney: 76 Eric Clapton: 73 Sting: 66 Elton John: 71 Steven Tyler: 70 Eddie Van Halen: 63 Mick Jagger: 75 Roger Daltrey: 74 Pete Townshend: 73 Etc. Those guys haven't been "top acts" in 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, joesixpack said: Those guys haven't been "top acts" in 20 years. All of them have more talent in their little fingers today than any of the so-called stars since 2000. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, joesixpack said: Those guys haven't been "top acts" in 20 years. "In rock 'n' roll." Which, if we're honest, died 20 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, DC Tom said: "In rock 'n' roll." Which, if we're honest, died 20 years ago. I wouldn't say that. Bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, Baroness and Red Fang are all excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 "If it's too loud, you're too old". Clearly these guys aren't there yet. Best part is they were "disoriented and dazed" when police found them. How did that differ from anyone else at the show? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 20 years from now there's gonna be lots of broken hips coming from the mosh pit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 4 hours ago, joesixpack said: Those guys haven't been "top acts" in 20 years. Tell that to their bankers??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, joesixpack said: Those guys haven't been "top acts" in 20 years. Right, like Paul McCartney being asked to do the closing ceremony at the London Olympics a few years ago. Not that big a gig. Or The Who doing the Superbowl halftime show a few years ago. Probably not much of a TV audience for that. Edited August 7, 2018 by Fadingpain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Paul McCartney was the 7th highest grossing rock and roll act in 2017. Stones were 9th. #1 was U2, who average a spry 57 years of age. Edited August 7, 2018 by Jon in Pasadena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, Jon in Pasadena said: Paul McCartney was the 7th highest grossing rock and roll act in 2017. Stones were 9th. #1 was U2, who average a spry 57 years of age. I honestly wonder what fills the void. Granted, great stuff can live on for generations, but what’s next? Greatness is timeless, but what’s new and upcoming? Regardless, I’m happy to see rap fade away. I sat through way too many HS and AAU hoops gyms listening to warm up garbage. Sometimes adults should just take charge. Yes! My lawn needs protection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: "If it's too loud, you're too old". Clearly these guys aren't there yet. Best part is they were "disoriented and dazed" when police found them. How did that differ from anyone else at the show? No such thing as too loud, when you can't hear! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 7 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: http://www.dw.com/en/elderly-men-escape-nursing-home-to-go-to-wacken-metal-festival/a-44955305 20? Try 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Jon in Pasadena said: Paul McCartney was the 7th highest grossing rock and roll act in 2017. Stones were 9th. #1 was U2, who average a spry 57 years of age. Pft, kids making it to the #1 spot..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Augie said: I honestly wonder what fills the void. Granted, great stuff can live on for generations, but what’s next? Greatness is timeless, but what’s new and upcoming? Regardless, I’m happy to see rap fade away. I sat through way too many HS and AAU hoops gyms listening to warm up garbage. Sometimes adults should just take charge. Yes! My lawn needs protection! You can't ask what's new and upcoming. Just open up Spotify and get yourself acquainted with new stuff. The 60's-70's were revolutionary, but music has moved on. The talent pool is much greater now, consisting of rockers who were inspired by that generation. It's good. You'll find plenty of stuff you like if you open up to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 10 hours ago, joesixpack said: Those guys haven't been "top acts" in 20 years. They're still making the most money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 12 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: http://www.dw.com/en/elderly-men-escape-nursing-home-to-go-to-wacken-metal-festival/a-44955305 Hell Yeah !! For those who don't know Wacken is the.biggest heaviest show in the world and for a tribute to this festival I submit the greatest Death Metal band of all time !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 8 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Hell Yeah !! For those who don't know Wacken is the.biggest heaviest show in the world and for a tribute to this festival I submit the greatest Death Metal band of all time !!! I think they finally finished dying: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/07/fetus-american-airlines-plane-laguardia-airport/922668002/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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