How Old is to Old

[dalkowski]

You're too old when you're rockin' the Air Dads.

(And if you're rockin' the Air Dads, you ain't rockin'.)

 

[Pdaddy1978]

60 yrs old... The other guys I play with are in they're late 50s.
We call our band " The Greybeards "

 

[eadg98005]

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.

Moses was 80 when he started a 40 year journey.

 

[Hammertime3]

81 if I live to see July. Still playing.......some....can't get rid of GAS...

 

[ONYX]

How old is too old? Dunno. Maybe you should ask these guys:

 

[Kukulkan61]

I’m 58 and still laying down the low end !!!

 

[mike o]

At 60, I’m probably too old. Just don’t choose to believe it though

 

[Brad Stensland]

age doesn't apply to musicians. The only numbers that apply are time signatures and payday $$$!

 

[DJ Bebop]

At 60, I’m probably too old. Just don’t choose to believe it though

You, sir, are just a kid @ 60

 

[thumpbass1]

62 years old, and gigs still come my way.

 

[TheReceder]

A few days before? What a waste of your last few days.
I'm trying to decide which bass they should bury me with.


I just helped my 90 year old uncle buy a Porsche Macan Turbo capable of 166 mph. The one that went 149 mph wasn't fast enough for him. He still wrenches on his hot rod VW Bug almost every day. There's not a bolt or screw on it that he hasn't turned. He says it's harder to get back up from laying underneath it on the cold garage floor than it used to be but he just keeps on going.

If you woke up this morning you're not too old to play your bass today.

Look again... I said a few days after I die... not before

 

[TheReceder]

Too old when you're full of ego and being stubborn, not listening to other members of your band.

You're describing me when I was in my twenties...

 

[Mike JV]

I'm 66, I'm surprised how busy some of you folks are and I mean that in a good way. 2 to 4 bands at once? Wow! Good for you!

I'm only playing at church but between that and working right now I wouldn't have time for a band. I may retire by the end of this year and I don't know if I'd want to play out again. Might be different being retired, can't say for sure. Got enough projects around the house that could keep me more than busy for quite a while. Maybe if I met the right people and the situation felt right. Can't say for sure.

Had an afterthought. If I ever did gig again: while I would want to come across as looking like I'm enjoying it and having a good time, I pray I would never come across as looking like an old fool. That's what I meant when I said "if the situation was right." Sure, I'll play some slamming rock if needed, but don't expect me to act like I'm still in my 20's at the same time! Some older guys can get away with it. But if you saw me doing that you would more than have your laugh for the day!

 

[DJ Bebop]

I'm 66, I'm surprised how busy some of you folks are and I mean that in a good way. 2 to 4 bands at once? Wow! Good for you!

I'm only playing at church but between that and working right now I wouldn't have time for a band. I may retire by the end of this year and I don't know if I'd want to play out again. Might be different being retired, can't say for sure. Got enough projects around the house that could keep me more than busy for quite a while. Maybe if I met the right people and the situation felt right. Can't say for sure.

My best gigs have come since I've retired. It took me a minute to adjust to the young people and this time we musically occupy but, it works

 

[juggahnaught]

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.

Just do it, man.

 

[Bass Ameg]

“If you think you are too old to rock’n’roll then you are.”

Lemmy

 

[Turbo Sparky]

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.

Never. Ever.
"Too legit to quit..."
Go for it!

 

[Big Hoss]

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.

Dead or disabled and physically unable to play is too old.

Seriously, I am 50 and have no plans of slowing down, just speeding up...

 

[JZQuantum]

I just saw Chuck Rainey on late night TV the other day. He's 78 years old, almost 79. So apparently the answer is "greater than that".

 

[202dy]

Invalid Link Removed (Kukovich) was a good customer at my store. Marty played with Frankie Yankovic (The American Polka King) for many years. When Marty started coming around he was in his very late seventies or his eighties. He was gigging at local clubs like the SNPJ or the Falcons, and doing the occasional benefit. Still playing anywhere he could.

Marty never embraced the bass guitar. In his eighties he was lugging an Ampeg Baby Bass and an Polytone with a fifteen. That was the rig he used in Vegas and on the Carson show. He was around eighty six or so when he finally hung it up.

Marty wasn't the only octogenarian who was buying strings or having a fret dress done. These guys were mentally sharp and physically in good shape - for their age. I suspect that music had a lot to do with their longevity.

Marty died in 2014. He was ninety eight.