am I too old to play again?

[Elsie8687]

It's nice that all these youngsters are offering so much encouragement..........ahhhhh, the exuberance of youth.........but take it from this 72-year-old, if I can still do it, you can too. I've lost some speed to looming arthritis, but still able to provide a solid low end. Strap it on and have fun with it!

 

[Captain Chaos]

Same thing applies here.

 

[bebass]

You could just leave the bass playing to young whippersnappers like me.

 

[red_rhino]

Too old to chase a groupy? Probably, if you want to save a shred of dignity.

What is this "dignity" you speak of, and how do I go about shredding it?

I'm 60, and I'm a better player now than when I was in my 20's. There's no artificial limit to what you can do or how long you can do it. Stay passionate, and keep pushing yourself to learn new things, and you'll never be too bored to worry about your age.

 

[Ric5]

I am picking up the bass after some yrs of not playing.
i have played guitar for yrs but I want to play in a band sitution again,
I am 54 yrs old
Dave

You still have many years left ...

 

[Hi-End Basses]

At 51, I just joined a dark metal band called MK Ultra Vamps. I feel like the Bill Wyman of the band!

 

[Ewo]

To the OP: Whut?

Youngster. I'm 65. Shaddup and pick up yer bass.

 

[aaronious]

THIS VIDEO WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. ABE IS 68

 

[pbass6811]

Dave, let me cut to the chase: Yes, you're too old now. Best thing to do at this point is send me all your bass gear. I'll assume the burden of taking it off your hands, and therefore making this nightmare go away. I'll even let you cover the shipping costs!

Dave, don't listen to this guy. He's not looking out for you. I will actually cover the shipping cost, so you can send all your gear to me. I got your back...

I"ll be 55 next week.

This is from a gig 2 weeks ago.



Well meaning people told me to grow up already when I was in my 30s.

Damn Joe! I had no idea you were that old! I figured when you weren't on stage, you were going around stealing chicks from other people's shows...lol!

Dave, if you don't keep playing, we will find you, and we will kick your senior citizen discount askin', AARP membership card carryin' @$$. Got it?

 

[barginkov]

If you start playing now in 6 years youll be 60.. if you don't start at all in 6 years you still be 60 .... so what do you have to lose by starting to play

 

[Electric Al]

THIS VIDEO WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. ABE IS 68

The drummer plays in Paul MaCartneys band .

Abe Laboriel Jr . I think !

Am I correct ?

 

[aaronious]

The drummer plays in Paul MaCartneys band .

Abe Laboriel Jr . I think !

Am I correct ?

Only one I know is Abe Sr.

 

[j5eugene]

From wiki: "Vladimir Mikhailovich Zeldin is a Russian theatre and cinema actor and a centenarian. Born: February 10, 1915 (age 101). Still on stage!

So what you think? ))

 

[1stnamebassist]

From wiki: "Vladimir Mikhailovich Zeldin is a Russian theatre and cinema actor and a centenarian. Born: February 10, 1915 (age 101). Still on stage!

So what you think? ))

Yeah but can he play bass?

 

[madbass6]

Never to old to rock! Go for it!!

 

[bobalu]

I am picking up the bass after some yrs of not playing.
i have played guitar for yrs but I want to play in a band sitution again,
I am 54 yrs old
Dave

I have socks older than you. And bass strings too. The question of age is not relevant, so bop 'til you drop! Now go play your bass.

 

[Bassmann79]

HELL NO! Get out there and have fun, fuk it!!!!!!!

 

[kosmicwizard]

Are you dead? If not you aren't too old. Rock n roll!

 

[arbiterusa]

What else is there to do?

 

[Gizmot]

Make it happen! If you want to do it badly enough, youll find the energy, creativity and soul to be a success!