Thoughts on old musicians still performing

[Anonymous]

Sting has lost some of his range and his shows have been similar for years. I was incredibly disappointed in the Police Reunion Tour and the last time I saw him was in DC with Peter Gabriel. Even though I love Sting, Peter Gabriel was the better performer. I don’t know if I’ll see Sting again.

[Anonymous]

No I think it’s great.

Is art it’s not supposed to be perfect.

I know their vocal cords will be lees strong.

I hope someday Madonna is in a small bar just having fun.. f the money.

The Bacon brothers play at the bottle and cork.

I kinda love that they just do what they love. F the critics.

[Anonymous]

I missed seeing Madonna and Bruce in their prime. Post-Covid, I go to so many more shows and if I like someone, I go see them. I’m not waiting because these concerts and shows have been so much fun.

[Anonymous]

https://deadline.com/2024/04/jlo-rebrands-this-is-me-now-into-a-greatest-hits-tour-1235875649/amp/

The struggling North American “This Is Me…Now” tour – Jennifer Lopez‘s first in five years — is transforming into “This Is Me…Live/The Greatest Hits.” It’s apparently hoped that the promise of familiar material will goose ticket sales, which already saw seven tour dates canceled.

[Anonymous]

These people are all artists! They're not at the top of their game and won't be making top 10 hits anymore but like I don't get telling them they need to go hide themselves away because we don't like confronting the reality of age.

If someone spent their whole life knitting and loving knitting would you be telling them it was time to put the needles away at 70 because their stitches weren't as tight? No.

Let them live!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These people are all artists! They're not at the top of their game and won't be making top 10 hits anymore but like I don't get telling them they need to go hide themselves away because we don't like confronting the reality of age.

If someone spent their whole life knitting and loving knitting would you be telling them it was time to put the needles away at 70 because their stitches weren't as tight? No.

Let them live!

Agree! and really, what else are they gonna do with their time?

[Anonymous]

It's just such typical baby boomer behavior. They absolutely refuse to move on and get out of the way. They cling to their relevance however they can.

[Anonymous]

Phil Collins comes to mind. Saw an instagram clip where he’s “performing” seated in some sort of special lightweight chair. Sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's just such typical baby boomer behavior. They absolutely refuse to move on and get out of the way. They cling to their relevance however they can.

What are you talking about? Clearly young people are making popular music. Madonna isn't stealing airtime from someone else, she's just doing her thing.

I mean I'm as negative on boomers as the next person but do you really think that when you get to a certain age you have a responsibility to just...stay indoors so no one has to see you? You're not going to think that when YOU'RE 60. And I am a millennial, FWIW.

[Anonymous]

Its not sad that they would try to make money, and touring is the easiest way to make money for singers. Putting out new music doesn't make much anymore.

If you think its sad, don't buy a ticket. If they can't sell enough tickets, they will stop performing. Obviously they're selling enough to keep doing it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's just such typical baby boomer behavior. They absolutely refuse to move on and get out of the way. They cling to their relevance however they can.

Yes it is “typical” behavior, because their legendary level of talent pales in comparison to your tik-tok garbage. Makes complete sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's just such typical baby boomer behavior. They absolutely refuse to move on and get out of the way. They cling to their relevance however they can.

Is there a concert venue that is being monopolized by these oldsters?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Phil Collins comes to mind. Saw an instagram clip where he’s “performing” seated in some sort of special lightweight chair. Sad.

Oh I saw him live a few years ago. Even from a chair his voice was amazing and he can really fill a venue. At one point he had his son come up on stage to drum.

I’m a millennial so was on the younger end of listening to Phil Collins (brings back childhood memories for me), but I really enjoyed his show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's just such typical baby boomer behavior. They absolutely refuse to move on and get out of the way. They cling to their relevance however they can.

Is there a concert venue that is being monopolized by these oldsters?

Yes. We call it Wolf Trap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Phil Collins comes to mind. Saw an instagram clip where he’s “performing” seated in some sort of special lightweight chair. Sad.

Are you a fan of his? Im guessing no or you’d understand why he’s adapted his performance. He’s not trying to be anything other than who he is.