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Older musicians that still bring it

#62
bassteban said:
(my own horn)
I'm 47, and most gig pics of me are blurry.
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You're still a youngster!!

This thread is for the guys who "still bring it" in their 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's* . . .

*B B King (born September 16, 1925) will be 86 this year!!! and STILL touring 8 or 9 months a year . . .

FWIW, I'll be 66 this year (dob July 29,1945) . . . and still going stong . . . touring and giging with our band . . . :cool: . . .
 
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#66
Although the US's Constitution specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of age (and a bunch of other important personal details), we typically have a hard time living this credo. In fact, age discrimination in the job market and in many cases social consciousness, is terribly prevalent. This may be one of the more rampant forms of discrimination these days. IMO/E.

Too bad for all of us.

Age (and experience) brings wisdom.

When I was a young person (college days), a bunch of us aspiring musicians rented rooms in the house of an elderly lady just down the street from TB'er KJung. Her father had been the top Austrian military general in the royal court prior to outbreak of WW1. She went from the Austrian royal court to near poverty in the US at about age 12, and then went from there; ultimately becoming a teacher of gourmet cooking and patron of the arts. We were in awe. She hooked me up with then-principal bassist for the DSO for lessons.

Duke Ellington had several age related quotes:
"Retire to what?"
"People do not retire, they are retired by others."

Its funny, because when we were young, things were different with age. We distrusted anyone over the age of 30; but we were also aware of their capabilities. So, age-ism isn't really new, it just changes form.

Milt Hinton passed when he was 90 and was "bringing it" pretty much to the end.

Edgar Meyer is 50, and he definitely "brings it."

Jimmy Johnson still "brings it."

Will Lee still "brings it."

You know, if anything, the big issue with people bringing it any more is not the age or anything. It is what has happened to our society and the music "industry." Bottom line for me is that many of the good gigs are gone and the music industry just doesn't have the opportunities any more for anyone at any age. To me, the industry no longer "brings it;" though maybe that is really more just a reflection of our changing social changes.

Please forgive my senile rambling; carry on bass brothers and sisters.

IMO
 
#67
colcifer said:
They replaced Anderson, that's what. Also, you linked to a cruddy hand held AUD recording.
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So, you need a professionally recorded version to hear how crappy the vocals are??
You think the 'cruddy' hand held camera somehow changed the vocal pitch and quality of the basic performance?

Benoit sounds like $hiT.

If the tempo were any slower we'd be lulled to sleep.
 
#68
4001 said:
So, you need a professionally recorded version to hear how crappy the vocals are??
You think the 'cruddy' hand held camera somehow changed the vocal pitch and quality of the basic performance?

Benoit sounds like $hiT.

If the tempo were any slower we'd be lulled to sleep.
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Well, here's your big chance to put up your own YouTube video showing the superiority your vox, keys, and bass playing.
 
#75
4001 said:
So, you need a professionally recorded version to hear how crappy the vocals are??
You think the 'cruddy' hand held camera somehow changed the vocal pitch and quality of the basic performance?

Benoit sounds like $hiT.

If the tempo were any slower we'd be lulled to sleep.
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Pretty much, though I'd like you to note that I described the recording as cruddy rather than the camera. Between the mic moving around and the various objects between it and the sound source, I don't consider recording of that type to be of sufficient quality to judge a musical performance. Also, take another listen to some of Jon's vocals- his intonation (though better than most and far better than mine) isn't anything to write home about either.
 
#76
Pilgrim said:
How about Dick Dale! He's 73 and just returning to the road after defeating colon cancer. He plays like he's on fire.

And BB King...he may not even be able to stand for a concert anymore, but in his late 70's he's out there and playing well.
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BB King will be 86 on September 16, 2011 . . . :cool: . . .
 
#77
colcifer said:
I described the recording as cruddy rather than the camera. Between the mic moving around and the various objects between it and the sound source, I don't consider recording of that type to be of sufficient quality to judge a musical performance. Also, take another listen to some of Jon's vocals- his intonation (though better than most and far better than mine) isn't anything to write home about either.
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I know you meant the recording. Camcorders have the built in mic. No, it's not a Telefunken U-47 (FZ) but I can tell when key is off and when people miss their cues.
Squire's voice isn't what it used to be and yes, Jon did have his pitch problems that sounded bad at times but Jon's 'bad' voice sounds a billion times better than Benoit's.
Especially when Squire's vocals aren't exactly what they used to be either.
Seriously, he sang better whan he wasn't as heavy.

I'm not new to Yes. I have spent a big chunk of my life listening to them, learning their songs, and seeing them live.

Jon Anderson claims he is fine now. No, he can't do a MAJOR World tour nowdays.
That's fine. They can do a 30 city tour over the course of a few months that wouldn't take a toll on him and the band can walk into the last phases of their career with their singer still in the band, not an impersonator.

The only thing really cool about this current lineup is Tempus Fugit and Machine Messiah being played.

Oh, and Oliver is no Rick.


Yes fan for over thirty years, still a fan and always be but this is a nightmare for myself and many other Yes fans that just wanted to see the band wind up their career with Jon at the helm.

Hell, the band dosen't even let Benoit introduce songs. It's Squire and Howe doing most of it.

I guess it's a way of deflecting the "We want Jon" hecklers.
Trevor Horn heard that too.
 
#80
colcifer said:
I saw him in '06 and '07 and he was great. He even was sick the first time.




They replaced Anderson, that's what. Also, you linked to a cruddy hand held AUD recording.
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He left due to health reasons.

Drives me nuts when people think Jon Anderson is the end all tell all for Yes vocals.

Until you've seen Benoit live, imo, don't say anything.

Dude is way better than Anderson.

As for the topic of discussion here, why does being old mean not bringing it anymore?

lol, sh*t, I know plenty of people across plenty of different hobbies and know one thing:

You always think you're good at what you're doing til the old guy puts you in your place lmao
 

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