Poll: Gigging and over 50 - When to quit?

[Bobhmcs]

Starting a new band. Seniors group called "The Last Leg". Catchy huh!?
Don't mind me..I can be a sickO sometimes!

Sorry, not one upping or anything, and I do like the name, the group I played with, I was the youngest. The name of the group was The Bucket List. We had to change as there was one out there already.
;[)
Bob

 

[TomB]

One of the bands I play with is all folks in their 60's and 70's. Our joking motto, at least at first, was "Check us out before we check out!"

 

[isaac42]

I jam with a group of guys. One had stage 4 cancer, another scleroderma, yet another had had a silent heart attack. I wanted to call us Dead Men Walking. There weren't any takers. The guy with stage 4 cancer has passed on.

 

[bbh]

I jam with a group of guys. One had stage 4 cancer, another scleroderma, yet another had had a silent heart attack. I wanted to call us Dead Men Walking. There weren't any takers. The guy with stage 4 cancer has passed on.

If you’re in NY we could resurrect. I think I may have a few years left before I kick..

 

[isaac42]

If you’re in NY we could resurrect. I think I may have a few years left before I kick..

Wrong coast.
Probably ought to get the survivors together again soon.

 

[devnulljp]

Lemmy always said not to quit things ... that's when you die. Worked for him for a long time.

 

[bass_case]

My profile picture was taken 2 weeks ago. My bass is older than the other guys in the band.

You can have my bass when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers.

 

[isaac42]

Lemmy always said not to quit things ... that's when you die. Worked for him for a long time.

Then, he died.

 

[devnulljp]

Then, he died.

He died of Lemmy cancer. One day after diagnosis, no hanging around.

I would have posted the video link but the mods don't like the language.
But check this out (as long as you're over 18, and can take the occasional cussword)... just delete the spaces https : // youtu.be / OcBgcZM41Vw

 

[13bass]

Well crap, I'm 57 and getting my first bass tomorrow, so....my bigger concern is how long before I can try to find some folks to play with!

Granted I've been playing guitar for quite a while

 

[dave64o]

If you're concerned about joining a gigging band too soon or just not sure when you should join one, I'd suggest trying a basement jam session or two before deciding to find a gigging band. I'm 55 and played in three different jams (2 weekly, one "whenever we are all available") for a few years before joining my first gigging band this past summer. But, since you're already an experienced musician, I'm sure you wouldn't need nearly that much time.

I found them to be a great low-pressure learning experience and they gave me a great way to decide when I was ready to make the jump to playing out live. And I'm still playing with two of them simply for the fun of having more playing opportunities.

 

[jdthebassman]

I play in a GB band that is comprised of 20 year old Berklee kids i am 58 I will never stop

 

[/\/\3phist0]

If you're concerned about joining a gigging band too soon or just not sure when you should join one, I'd suggest trying a basement jam session or two before deciding to find a gigging band. I'm 55 and played in three different jams (2 weekly, one "whenever we are all available") for a few years before joining my first gigging band this past summer. But, since you're already an experienced musician, I'm sure you wouldn't need nearly that much time.

I found them to be a great low-pressure learning experience and they gave me a great way to decide when I was ready to make the jump to playing out live. And I'm still playing with two of them simply for the fun of having more playing opportunities.

And more hi 5 detail! @dave64o
Same Y.O.B !!
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Gigging once weekly average for 6 years after a 15 year hiatus.