How Old is to Old

[BassikBrad]

Been playing in bands since 1962, I had just turned 16, you can do the math, I'm too old to count, & still lug my 75lb amp & 80 lb speaker cab in & out, with two bands, more than twice a month, plus rehearsals.

Rock 'til you drop.

 

[Pirate Captain]

when it's too loud

 

[1bassplayinfool]

66 here... Still rockin' and honky tonkin' and jamming with 5 different groups now. I'll keep on until it gets physically impossible.
As George Jones said, "I don't need no rockin' chair."

 

[NOVAX]

Any day above ground is a good day.

 

[craig0316]

Dude, I turn 60 on the 13th, I pocked up the bass 12 years ago, played exclusively in church for the 1st 10 years of my playing, joined a band a little over a year ago (just got back from rehearsal) most fun I've had playing, crack a couple of beers with the band mates and we have a great time... all of us are in our late 50's and early 60's ....DO IT!

 

[Stumbo]

Andres Segovia (Guitar, Arranger) - Short Biography

Started playing guitar at 6, stopped playing right before he died st 94.

You have a ways to go.

 

[nnnnnn]

Gene's latest money making gimmick

Hasn't everything about Kiss been a money-making gimmick since day one?

You or obably shouldn’t correct someone’s grammar when you yourself then make mistakes. :shrug:

So your error was deliberately included for education purposes?

 

[LowRick]

I'm a 90s man and playing with these justin bieberish kids always was really a horror to me. Someone who didn't know Cobain or Cornell didn't know music imho.

Now i'm playing real old blues etc with 20 year olds who love it. (good) music is boundaryless. Also played with 14 & 15 year olds in a gospel band and never had as much fun in a band. Age is unimportant in a band. Rock on!

 

[admh1972]

And here's me thinking the same question at 46........never too old is the answer

 

[beaglesandbass]

Hasn't everything about Kiss been a money-making gimmick since day one?

So your error was deliberately included for education purposes?

Ha. That’s what I get for not paying attention. my post originally just started with “Probably”. When I deleted the capital P and added your, my phone’s auto correct had a field day. To your point though, I wasn’t correcting anyone.

 

[nilorius]

I think somewhere between 60-70

 

[John j]

Never too old. Look at Keith Richards! He’s been dead since 1978 and he’s still going.

And Mick's the one who needed heart surgery this week......go figure.

 

[Thumpin6string]

You are too old when you no longer know what your bass is and need to be fed and have your diaper changed. Otherwise I also vote dead.

 

[dan1952]

I'm 66, play every week in our church band, leader is 46, the drummer (64) and I put a locomotive on his tail every week. Plus, I have several street fair things this summer where I haul and set up the p.a. and run sound all day, besides playing with 2 bands, plus a solo songwriter singer set. Sure, that day I'll be tired, but what the heck, you only live once before you kick, so...

 

[Nephilymbass]

Just sitting here thinking so hear is my question. I’m 56 almost 57 and I play gospel. I’m wanting to either start a band or join one. How old is to old? Just want to hear some thoughts and opinions.

The music industry is dead. There are no rules. If you love playing music, then don’t let anyone discourage you from doing what you love.

PS just please leave the 80s spandex hair metal stage outfits at home lol

 

[NeonVomit]

Dead is too old.

This is the correct answer.

 

[nautipaul]

At 73, I just recently started a new band. I once said I'd never do that again. I did it because I wanted to. So my answer to your question is: You're never too old as long as the "want to" is there.

 

[LBS-bass]

Do they call you "kid" in the second band?

No, but I feel like a kid in that band because those guys can run rings around me with the stuff they've done in music. How I landed in that situation is a mystery but, even at this age, I still feel like I have a lot to learn.

 

[lfmn16]

And Mick's the one who needed heart surgery this week......go figure.

All that healthy living weakened his immune system.

 

[bassliner50]

68. Going strong.