TEN BANDS THAT SHOULD RETIRE

[@flashgordon6859]

I remember being so excited to see KISS on their "farewell tour". That was 25 years ago.

[@sharonjensen3016]

My cousin went to one of the concerts here in Australia. He enjoyed it. Unfortunately, "farewell" doesn't always mean that.

[@GMomma420]

😂

[@robertcovino4889]

I saw that tour, and the one after that…😂

[@freedomworks3976]

Kiss is the absolute worst at this

[@r.thompson2190]

Paul got a divorce, which costed him millions. To recoup he had to keep KISS going

[@goonbelly5841]

At 80 years old, when Mick sings "I Can't Get No Satisfaction", he really means it.

[@yuntakukai1002]

He's a virgin

[@truebluemiata]

If he hasn't gotten any satisfaction by now there's nobody to blame but Mick Jagger.

[@johnrandall125]

​@@truebluemiataThem lips and silly accent probably didn't help. Both must have been passion killers! What girl wants to be slobbered on by a bloke with a funny voice?

[@nicholasthomas3635]

@@yuntakukai1002 Nope. He has been wearing make up & wigs/dresses since the '70s.

[@stanguy4491]

😂😂😂😂 true

[@jamesjones7138]

When a Band becomes their own tribute act, that's the time to call it a day.

[@cinnamongirl5410]

so true :(

[@StreetPreacherr]

But what if it's the ORIGINAL vocalist who can still perform well, but they just tour with a group of random 'Studio Musicians'? It's not like they'll be writing NEW music, and 'fans' just want to hear the songs played like the sounded on the CD anyway, so if they're just emulating the music on the CD recording then will the crowd care, or may of them even notice?

[@resetsetmefree478]

@@StreetPreacherr you bring up a great point there Stan, and I'm of the opinion that any band that records new music after doing a "farewell tour" should be sued by the record label. Now that being said, I think they can still do shows after a farewell tour especially in the hometown where they are from. Especially when the band still has all the original members, it's an opportunity not to be missed

[@tambor76]

Yeah thats definitely kiss.

[@danielabilez3619]

It's your money. Nothing like a fake show. Backing tracks. Lip synching, $40 crappy beer, $50 parking, $100 tshirts. Ah the memories. A fool and his money soon part. Good times, Good times

[@michaelmccorkle8906]

As a professional musician I can honestly say, when music is in your heart and soul, it's not easy to just retire.

[@xjapan3]

This makes sense because it becomes a person's identity. But I also see other ways to look at it. Some professional musicians are happy that they're not "too famous." One person said he's happy to tour and go out for coffee while not being recognized, while other musicians have that celebrity status, but have no privacy. They can't just walk down the street. The guy who likes his coffee also has other work as a side-gig as a peer support worker that provided income during the pandemic.

[@paulhilton6426]

Nobody said it was easy. Genuine self reflection often isn't.

[@xjapan3]

@@paulhilton6426 This is very true. Actually, I have to agree even more because when musicians have experienced fame, they often believe that the status is permanent.

[@brettrobinson2901]

​@@paulhilton6426If you can still DO something.. and you have the desire to do it...and people will STILL support it...the f#ck it...its called FREE WILL....which is ageless...

[@VioletDeliriums]

but you can move on toward the future, rather than continue to live in the Boomer past.

[@ILJ68]

Grace Slick was absolutely correct- she retired at 50 saying It’s not for the fans touring over 50, it’s a cash grab. And she was about keeping it real. She’s happy now just being an fine art artist.

[@MichaelKurse]

She retired well after 50. She was 30 when their first singles came out.😆😆😆

[@ILJ68]

@@MichaelKurse 24 when Somebody To Love hit the charts in 1964. BD 30/10/1939

[@ILJ68]

@@MichaelKurse she retired after the tour for the Jefferson Airplane reunion album in 1989. (Discounting the two appearances in 1996 when they were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Grammy) so she was born 1939 and retired in 1989. That made her- 50! My mum was with Paul Kantner at the time, and I talked to her about it.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Grace had it right.

[@lilmoe4364]

That's just her opinion (and everyone who agrees with her)

[@danielledumont6536]

Of all the bands that did it right.. Zeppelin. They said it just wouldn't be the same. Robert Plant said 'it has been done, and you can't go back'.

[@boataxe4605]

Then they gave it complete closure by doing one last incredible concert in 07 with Bonzo’s son on drums.

[@martin-1965]

@@boataxe4605 Yeah and they put on an incredible show to cap off an amazing career as a band. Now they can and have returned to making their own music or producing in the case of JPJ so with much grace they left an indelible memory of how great a band they were and still are on record. When it comes down to a great live show, then "The Song Remains the Same" movie is unmatched in capturing them at their peak. They got out of the circus before it became a clownshow :)

[@timottes334]

The Bloated Blimp would be out there... but for Robert Plant refusing to do it. So, yer misleading with the comment. If Plant was game for it... they'd be out there... and you'd be loving it hypocritically.

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Will give them that. Think it was Plant who made the decision for all.

[@timottes334]

I will give them credit for not replacing Plant, too, and taking advantage of the fans in that way... even though the fans woulda flocked to it no matter...@@Saffy-yr8vo

[@moose6509]

Queen should´ve called it a night after Freddie´s demise. Seeing Queen without Freddie is like seeing Sam Smith without vomiting.

[@carlmcgrath484]

Actually they/them/thar/hills/nonbinary is a great artist. So less of the hate please

[@moose6509]

@@carlmcgrath484 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ferranferran6955]

They did. It didn't take

[@FatNorthernBigot]

Sam Smith's nipple tassels remind me of Right Said Fred.

[@ruslankbr5243]

I liked their project with Paul Rogers he had charisma and his place among rock stars

[@garyrichards6079]

I'd include QUEEN in that list , After Freddie Died they should have left that Sports car that was QUEEN in the Garage !!! Wasn't and couldn't be same without him !!!...

[@gillan5]

The white and the black album. The rest was pure mainsteam pop. Mercury is highly highly overrated. Same with Dire Straits.

[@ulrikealtmann4655]

Who for God's sake would leave a Ferrari in the garage? You are so funny 😅

[@josecarlosramolete6109]

@@gillan5 Ken Tamplin, is that you??

[@bburkie55]

As Bruford pointed out in his autobiography. These bands that should retire but haven't still tour because THEY CAN'T afford to retire. Shady management, bad marriages, drug habits, bad investments all contribute.

[@handebarlas6248]

In general, I suppose. None of the things you mention applies to Jethro Tull- or rather Ian Anderson however. In his case, I personally think, that he really loves being on stage, the hype, etc etc...Can't be "to earn money"as their ticket prices are never high...I am a hard core fan, by the way but do not go to the gigs anymore. Still enjoy almost everything they have done so far.

[@bburkie55]

@@handebarlas6248 Bruford never mentioned Tull in his book. He did mention The Moody Blues.

[@freddieblue6351]

Quite a few of them blew their money, in more ways than one. I personally know some artists who had a kind of moderate success and they did dumb stuff like buying multiple houses, the best German grand pianos, sports cars, etc. They wonder why they went broke…lol,.,

[@bbo40]

Also to take into consideration is if you put all your youth and energy into becoming a musician ; then you probably have no other job skills and this is the only way you can make $$$$$$. These groups at least have a 'name brand' they can cash in on, I have know guys that have played guitar, drums, etc. their whole life and never risen above local band status and are in their 40s and 50s.(and 60s) They clean offices at night so they can maybe get a gig on the weekend.

[@colinburroughs9871]

That book should be read by most music fans. It distills a lot of important points into a pretty easy to digest book. Stuff people should really think about when it comes to the artist's motivations, the biz and the crowd's relationship.

[@davehenry7262]

My first concert was Van Halen in 1982. I'm talking the fire breathing fuel injected Van Halen in their prime. I was 15 and all four band members were in their 20's. My friends & I drank cheap, shitty beer in the arena's parking lot and smoked it up inside the arena. My version of Led Zeppelin hit the stage full throttle and didn't let up the entire concert. My wife is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. I went with her to see him a few years ago. Inside the arena, I honestly felt like I was at a corporate convention. I saw my rock heroes when I was supposed to. When I was young & dumb and everything felt possible and the bands were on fire. I'm not the most eloquent person with my words, but hopefully someone reads this and understands what I'm trying to say.

[@allanbyallas7546]

Nailed it 👍

[@DDEENY]

Honesty. Rock gods are actually mortal souls and fade as a leaf unto death as any one of us. Sic transit gloria mundi. ("Thus passes the glory of the world.")

[@matthewvoss7365]

I remember not long before Eddie's passing my best friend and I were both saying to my aunt that VH needed to retire. They're reunion with Sammy didn't go over. Michael got screwed out of money. VH made their mark with some great songs in the 80's and 90's but sadly their time is up. I think it's awesome you got to see them in 1982 at age 15, I was only 3.

[@scottankers6690]

Agree. VH in 81 was my first concert. They embodied the spirit of rock and roll then. Plus they were touring on Fair Warning; a blistering, nasty, dark album.

[@davehenry7262]

@@matthewvoss7365 Yeah, I saw them on that 2004 tour. It was a disaster. You could literally see band coming apart at the seams night I saw them. The original years (1978-1985) with Roth were the real Van Halen. If you want to ever see the 1982 tour, type in Van Halen Largo '82. I saw them about 6 weeks before the Largo, MD shows. Video quality is poor, but it will give you an idea of what it was like.

[@klmullins65]

I cant believe nobody's mentioned the number 1 offender...Lynyrd Skynyrd!! The surviving pre-crash lineup actually reunited for a "TRIBUTE tour" on the 10th anniversary of their demise, and 35 years later, they're still touring heavily! The only surviving original member, Gary Rossington, only plays with them for a few songs, and is in bad health. They're supposedly on their farewell tour, but, like Kiss, the farewell tour doesn't seem to have no ending.

[@richardlawson6787]

Marshall tucker is the worst of all

[@garyblanchard1084]

Too many individuals keep paying to say farewell over and again

[@FNAFEDITS171]

Ya, I saw that Skynryd Farewell tour back in 18....

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

Well said. LS is now a tribute band of the worst kind. The air crash was the end of the band.

[@erikrichards5072]

GR now passed, RIP. No better time to stop.

[@ulrikealtmann4655]

I'm here with Freddie Mercury, who once said in an interview: I don't need some asshole critics to tell us what to do with our music. The only point for us to stop is, when people no longer want to buy or listen to our music or attend our concerts. That is all that counts for us. And right he is. Let the people/fans decide what they want to pay for.

[@jcmalty]

It's Foreigner for me. With Mick Jones unable to tour due to his health, it just feels like seeing a tribute band as the rest of the band joined from 2004 onwards

[@marblox9300]

It's Mick Jones - The Tribute Band.

[@frankfischetti4821]

Saw them during their "Farewell" and waited for Mick Jones to show. In recent years, he would be introduced after the 3rd song. It never happened and mention of him. Glorified Tribute Band! Loverboy opened up, and all but one were original members, and they were excellent!

[@Dilley_G45]

With no original members, or at least from the first album (many bands have different members in their founding phase) a band should be considered retired. With no originals in it its a tribute

[@mangot589]

@@Dilley_G45I’d go ever further and say if it’s all about the vocalist….if he/she isn’t there ……

[@ashleesue]

Same w/Journey and Styx, you got karaoke singers fronting the bands trying to keep what once was alive. No shade on these talents and they know nothing else but when you lose the front man and replace w/a similar sounding man you're now a touring cover band. Van Halen/Hagar is one that comes to mind that did well w/both. Radio sucks ass these days thanks to corporations ruining it but I"m not hearing the singers of today being played, all I hear (when the radios do play something off their corporate playlist) are the old classics w/original singers.

[@Play_fare]

I always respected that when Ian Curtis died, Joy Division as a brand died and morphed into New Order with an evolution of sound that went in a different direction musically while retaining most of the original members.

[@paulhilton6426]

100% the way to do it. If you've got the talent you'll still succeed.

[@johnschaefer2238]

Play_fare yes kudos to Joy Division to go on without Ian but class decision to go on as New Order. Also in a similar situation Pink Floyd when Sid Barrett left Floyd continued on with great success as did New Order!

[@jamesheine2955]

@@johnschaefer2238 Pink Floyd went on to greater success and acclaim! When they obtained synthesizers they made history, esp. with 'Moon'.

[@user-qq6rr2je4q]

A seminal an influential band evolved into another seminal and influential band

[@user-qq6rr2je4q]

A seminal an influential band evolved into another seminal and influential band

[@timtubemusic]

as fans of these groups for many years, we don't mind that they have trouble singing like they once did. we don't expect them to sound like they did many years ago. We love just seeing them once again and remembering all the great performances in their younger days.

[@ExternalInputs]

You also don't mind speaking for other people. You may not mind but expanding that to "we" when you can only speak for yourself is ignorant.

[@timtubemusic]

@@ExternalInputs your just as ignorant thinking eveyone dislike hearing bands who got older.

[@purplesprigs]

In the Fall of 1981 I had a close friend who "camped out" to get tickets to the Rolling Stones tour. I do not know if it was called a "farewell" tour, but my friend assured me that it would be their last. That was 1981! The warm-up band was the Go-Go's, who are long G-Gone. Even then, the Stones were pushing 40 and well past their prime.

[@DiogenesOfCa]

That was there farewell tour, I saw them that same year.

[@poetcomic1]

I like in the movie Almost Famous when a new manager is trying to steal the band in the movie away from their original manager. "You gotta make it now while your YOUNG. Do you think Mick Jagger is going to be doing this in his thirties???" That line always got a laugh.

[@leeturton9254]

The stones look like they are melting... once band members start actually dieing through old age surely it's time to pack it in

[@deargdoom8743]

I saw them on that tour at Slane, Ireland promoting Tattoo You and they were terrible. Out of tune and their timing was off. I thought then that they should have quit. Seeing them in recent videos they have improved but the cost of tickets is outrageous. That concert in 1982 - the ticket was less than £12!

[@rogerbeattie2263]

I saw the Stones twice in 82 Micks voice was awful live back then

[@robertcraddock1795]

Last May, I went and saw Paul McCartney. At the time he was 79 years and 11 months old. I believe it was a 38 song set. He was freaking awesome!! Up until the last 5-6 songs, his voice was as clean and clear as ever. But the last few, you could tell he was almost 80 years old. Absolutely no regrets!! Worth every penny. For me was the most I’ve spent for any concert.

[@Denozo88]

5 songs out of 40 is dam good and would be worth the price any day.

[@garybain8146]

B S

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

i heard from someone he did two hours all by himself a few years ago and was fantastic! Why are people so obsessed with numbers? Even if he's 100 and able to do well on stage, leave it alone. We are privileged to have him.

[@Denozo88]

@Beth Virginia Phillips I think thats the prevailing line is that the bands listed in the video should quit not because of age but because they can't hack it anymore.

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

@@Denozo88 When you lose your edge you should step down. Some groups go down in flames by the time they hit 40 after years of dissipation and excess. People like the Stones, McCartney and Ringo, whom I saw in person a few years ago, are really very sharp and should continue. I do agree that some bands should have hung it up as early as the swingin' sixties.

[@benoitj.desjardins6318]

I was a musician for 35 years, you should understand that when you are getting old, you cannot stop and watch your past on a screen, you just need this energy that fans give you when you are on a stage: nothing in life can get this feeling.

[@classicalbum]

Sure, but tell the fans before they buy a ticket you will be miming to some tracks and using backing musicians hidden away to play what you cannot play anymore... Just be honest with people. I don't mind if someone is old - lots of great artists like Mark Farner and Steve Hackett are playing and performing brilliantly.

[@benoitj.desjardins6318]

@@classicalbum About fake performances you are right. But mostly everybody can take a look on KZbin and see artists playing the week before they buy a ticket. And I think a lot of people don't really know, or cares about backtracks on live shows.

[@hairyhardcore]

If its genuinely about just playing live and not the money, then they should downsize the show and go solo. Play some of the hits but dont charge ridiculous amounts of money for a sub par experience. And even if it's about the money, get behind and boost a tribute band. Even Mick Fleetwood endorses Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Records a segment for them to show before they go on. They could even join the band for the last few songs in a couple of shows. I get the need to continue playing, but milking the cash cow after its death, just produces a sour product.

[@zeny7155]

Not all are faking stuff, &/or need aids. If so, yes they should be honest. Not all suck now & people should be able to visit with their ol favorites again if they wish. & Same for others, albeit young, new, or later to the band/scene for what evee reason. They shouldn't be denied the experience. & Hopefully a great one! That being said, if the band can not give a great experience, they should admittedly use aids, some maybe even need to retire a member that truly may not have their passions anymore (Vince Neil, like him but must be honest he is not being fair) doing it for the money poorly is not acceptable! Thus they should charge fair fees. & that also should be a rule across the board regardless. I have concert stubs from major acts at arenas in the 80's mostly around $5. & would play multi sold out nights, which many would/could attend all. Even merchandise was affordable. Food & drinks were high, yet still no where near as outrageous. & We would go to see many shows a week &/or a day which happened often. Especially being so close to Philly, NJ & NY. Even DE, MD, VA etc were in our mix. Were many shows we did not even know the bands playing. If nothing else going on, we could check out a concert as most did not suck as bad back then & if that bad, leave & only loose a few dollars. Then go & have fun in the parking lots anyways. Got familiar with many bands during those years. Bands i heard on radio/tv we weren't fond of won us over live. & Many blind fans were made as well. Mainly possible since costs of many venues stayed steady through the late 80s early 90s. Also when a lot of those headlining major acts were downgraded to playing them. Only time a ticket cost more than $25./$50. is if one was going through a broker for a sold out show &/or premium seat. Then those prices started skyrocketing. Then Barbara tickets go to $100. Then $1k & the ego battles began of who can charge the most! & All else start upping costs forcing fewer to be able to go. So if all can get on the same page, those who still have passions can express & indulge themselves all they want & fans can as well while we still can. Life is short & time flies by too quick we must capture every moment we can whilst we can.

[@scottscottsdale7868]

fair enough. if folks are willing to watch and listen who is anyone to tell you to stop.

[@mickk7489]

As a musician, rapidly approaching 70, I love getting up on stage and playing, giving my all and hoping the audience enjoys. I will stop wanting to do that 2 days after my funeral.

[@capecyn]

You go, boy! 👍

[@classicalbum]

Most people who didn't watch the video, assume I'm saying artists of a certain age should retire. That's not what I'm saying at all. I'm artists who cannot perform, and have to mime to backing tracks, should retire

[@StreetPreacherr]

That's what I said! I lot of these old guys probably still do it because they ENJOY performing in front of an adoring live crowd. And spending 2 hours on stage in front of thousands of fans who worship you must be better than sitting at home next to their pool drinking a caeser at 11am....

[@mickk7489]

@@StreetPreacherr Agree Stan. I think Classic Album Review isn't talking about musos needing to play but quality reducing over the decades. There should be honesty in show advertising but these shows take the punters back to their youth too. Musos will know when they need retire - the stadium will be empty.

[@ThatHuskyisCrazy]

Joe Walsh is a great solo act. No need for Eagles. I have seen the Stones the first time was 1972. Right now I’d rather see the Expensive Winos.

[@gregbors8364]

I saw Rush on their final tour. I was telling people beforehand they should go see them because I thought it would be their last chance. Most of the responses were “Oh, bands always say it’s their ‘farewell tour,’ it’s just a bullshit ploy to sell more tickets.” I said no, it wasn’t even promoted as a farewell tour, just that I had the strong feeling that it would turn out to be that way. A few months later, Neil Peart died. R.I.P., Professor.

[@Driven2Beers]

I saw the video of Geddy, Alex, and Dave Grohl at the tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins. It really highlighted the fact that Geddy's high register voice is shot to Hell. Sure, he can still "slappa da bayiss" like a monster, but they stopped touring at a good time. Plus, I think Neil already had his diagnosis when he decided to retire. BTW, my wife and I got to see them at the Air Canada Centre for their final tour! Also, for their Vapor Trais tour we got front row dead center tickets at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA the old school way: we showed up early at the box office the day tickets first went on sale. Nowadays everything is done online.

[@rodmac8358]

As a massive Queen fan myself, I'd sadly add Queen + Adam Lambert. When it's time to go, it's time to go, that's it!

[@richardbuckley1232]

I’d see Brian by himself in a more intimate venue anytime, but not “Queen”

[@andrewcarr5923]

I don't think it would be such a contentious issue if they'd retired the band name.

[@rodmac8358]

@@richardbuckley1232 Yes, that'd be definitely more suitable.

[@rodmac8358]

@@andrewcarr5923 I agree. It seems John Deacon was right all along.

[@SunFellow941]

@@andrewcarr5923 Yes it would. For practical economic reasons, you can always command more money with the more powerful name. That's why Fripp changed the name of his then new band Discipline (1981) back to King Crimson. Most fans not only don't care the Adam Lambert is in the band, they LIKE Adam Lambert.

[@patriciacestare232]

It is extremely hard for musicians to stop playing...it is their Whole life

[@classicalbum]

They have stopped playing... they're miming

[@dennismolfese5847]

Musicians are the only occupation that us ageless and can't be driven away by age discrimination

[@leschab]

@@classicalbum True. Sadly, the are miming for a paycheck.

[@terencejay8845]

By coincidence, I was listening to a BBC radio program today about professional musicians in orchestras who, through accident or illness could no longer perform, and how catastrophic it has been to their mental well-being. Their lives were totally changed by the loss of their musical abilities.

[@poitor5915]

totally true ☝🏻it’s there career and if they want to continue it’s totally there choice ✊🏻

[@worldofameiso5491]

I last saw Genesis live in 2007 at Twickenham, a really good concert, but I could tell then that they were past their best. I also saw them in 1987 at Wembley Stadium When I saw that they were doing their farewell tour in 2022, I decided not to try to get a ticket. I saw some excerpts of one of the concerts on KZbin and was glad that I had made that decision. Phil Collins, bless him, was just a pale shadow of his former glory. I would prefer to remember them in their prime

[@johnmeskill2015]

My friend saw them in December of 2021 in Philadelphia and he said it was hard to watch Phil Collins. He also paid $200.00 for a ticket.

[@mickylawless1941]

I recently saw Steve Hackett in concert playing Genesis's Seconds Out album. Now that was an amazing concert!

[@worldofameiso5491]

@@mickylawless1941 I am definitely going to get some tickets the next time he tours the UK. I have seen some KZbin videos and it does look and sound great.

[@PeaveyPV20]

Whilst phil collins looked frail still enjoyed them in 2021 and at least it was the nucleus of the lineup we all know and i think that will be it whereas the stones et all just seem to go on forever

[@glenbridge6992]

I agree that the online clips from the recent Genesis tour didn't sound too great, however i attended one of the Liverpool shows and hand on heart it was superb, my favourite ever gig and i've seen so many of the top artists of the last 50 years. It was strange and also wonderful in that Phil Collins seemed to totally forget his ailments and limitations and midway through the show he became almost trancendent, he had the whole crowd in the palm of his hand, totally amazing to witness it. The band were of course superb, best stage production i have ever seen too.

[@MF-zj3zl]

When to stop touring guidelines: 1. +1/3 of the Original Group is gone or has died. 2. You reach the mandatory age to take social security or OAP. 3. You want to celebrate the 50th anniversary of something that is not your wedding. 4. Your grandkids are in the band. 5. Your belt is up to your tits or tits are down to your belt. And coming soon: U2. 😳

[@ianmackenzie686]

😂😂😂

[@craigdamage]

"who the fuck wants to see a bunch of old people on a stage?" -- Grace Slick on why she stopped performing at the end of the 80s.

[@randallbates9020]

I noticed that nobody has mentioned anything about how Robert Plant understood this very thing. Led Zeppelin is my very favorite band of all bands and I have seen Page Plant live Robert by himself live a couple times and am considering seeing him with Allison this late spring. Plant said straight out that even though he enjoys singing certain Zeppelin songs arranged a bit differently he does not feel that way about Zeppelin as a whole, the person he is now is not the person he was then. I was angry about it at first but as I am about to be 60 I actually understand and respect him for that, Plant is not a faker or a fraud. This is who he is now. And I must say that when I saw him with Jimmy Page in Boston in 1995 he was amazing, 3 hour long concert and they closed with Kashmir and Plant hit and held the long note in the middle, we went nuts. He can't be that anymore and doesn't try. So many people could learn some life lessons from that. Sorry that was so long

[@ukelelelady11]

I agree 100%. He still has the voice, but he has nothing to prove to anyone. He was the best. In my opinion, still is.

[@sharonjensen3016]

I'm sorry he never got to duet with Elvis. Now there's a dream duet.

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

I share all your sentiments. I also saw Page & Plant on their Unledded tour in the mid-90s, though I saw them in the Wembley Arena in London. Unforgettable hours. I love Page of course for who he is but Robert is the one who has gained the most of my respect. There is simply no pretence about him and he has very sensible perspectives on music and life in general.

[@garypeacock5919]

You're spot on regarding Robert, I was lucky enough to catch him and Alison krauss in Boston last september when I was on holiday from Scotland, fantastic show, his voice is perfect for the stuff they do. Do yourself a favour and get tickets 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@tommay22]

I enjoyed reading your response. I am even older than you, at 72. I grew up with all of these bands and Led Zeppelin is also one of my favorites. I liked your response because I am in the camp that thinks LZ should do a tour. You gave me something to think about. I guess that there is another side to this. But there does seem to be an huge demand for a Zeppelin tour. They're London get together some years had, I believe something like 10 million ticket requests.

[@stevenedwards4470]

I was shocked when the Stones continued after Charlie died. He was too integral in my mind. Kiss should have quit in 1977.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

1987

[@gavinsmith9016]

No not 1977, Creatures of The Night, Lick It Up and even Animalize were worthy albums and tours. Later in the 80s perhaps? Crazy Nights or Hot In The Shade onwards.

[@seamus2112ophelan]

Hahaha!! And Motley Crue in 83!

[@camicawber]

@@barryscott8041 Steve Jordan had Charlie's blessing to replace him. Keith started working with him back in the '80s on Charlie's recommendation. And I don't know exactly how he is a "showboat" from behind the drums. He doesn't get any solos, he doesn't do anything to particularly call attention to himself. It's kinda easy to forget he's back there - until you see a shot of him on the screen and are reminded that it's no longer Charlie.

[@danwallach8826]

KISS never should have started.

[@jhaeck1]

you're right....when glenn fry passed they shoulda retired

[@Lee-ol3yh]

Don Henley will take it easy until the end of innocence 😢

[@heather6668]

Definitely. Not the Eagles without Glenn. His son Deacon may have worked out quite well but get the feeling he was not being paid properly and couldn't work with Henley. For me, as good as his solo work was, Vince Gill just doesn't fit.

[@keithbertschin1213]

Paul McCartney should too. Such a shame they don’t know when to stop. He should announce a finale world tour at very cheap prices to enable everyone to wave him off

[@kato64]

I think the problem is that Sir Paul simply loves performing. It isn’t as if he needs the money. I’ve often said to my wife if Paul dies on stage one night, we’ll know he died a happy man.

[@barryscott8041]

@@kato64 I agree, I think some of these old rockers just 'need' to get on a stage.....

[@hdgboy]

Paul doesn’t have the vocal range he once had. That was one of his strengths. Too bad.

[@c.7610]

Ironically, Ringo Starr still sounds quite good-and he’s two years older than Macca. It obviously helps that Ringo was a much more limited singer to begin with.

[@keithbertschin1213]

@@c.7610 it is ironic but he never had great range so his songs were easier. Saw him last summer, to me he’s nailed the later years format by having other performers

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

I get a load of grief for saying I think Queen should have stopped after the 1992 Tribute. I love Queen and have seen them on numerous occasions, but over £150 for Brian and Roger? not for me though i understand why many think differently

[@Robutube1]

I'm not a fan so wouldn't go along anyway, but you're right - rather like The Who percentage of original members wise and perhaps more crucially with Queen, there's no show without Punch.

[@barryscott8041]

I have an interview with Freddie alone, and he says "I'm not going to be on a stage when I'm 50. It would be ridiculous!" I like to think Queen would've stuck to that, had he lived

[@andrewcarr5923]

I disagree Bonn was the man, but Brian Johnson has paid his due's and he shouldn't be included IMO

[@JIF882]

@@DaleRC75 It's Queen +. So, Adam isn't replacing Freddie

[@ziggypop79]

Queen should me have stopped at Innuendo and with Frieddie’s death.

[@annamossity8879]

Maybe it’s just me but I have no desire to try to relive my past glory days with my fav bands. The atmosphere will never be any where close and it just reminds me how old I am and how much better it all was! It’s quite palpable and as a previous commenter mentioned, put the old vinyl on, crank it up and remember those days as they were! Don’t taint that experience

[@sarizonana]

100 % agree with this

[@talulah67]

Yep!

[@kendallevans4079]

That's true with almost everything. It's not just a time or place it's YOU at a certain age and how you took it all in. Revisiting old haunts can actually be very disappointing because you are seeing it with older eyes now.

[@66impala71]

Hear hear.

[@jpalberthoward9]

I remember how my Dad would sometimes put on his old Glenn Miller or Tommy Dorsey records, and kick back in his chair. I'd catch him looking up at the ceiling with the "Thousand yard stare", and I'd ask my mom, "what's dad looking at?" And she'd say "He's looking at 1945". I didn't understand what she meant by that back then, but I sure do now.

[@debunkosaurus8228]

You missed one : Queen. Freddie died, John retired. Brian and Roger are still pretending that Queen is a band.

[@ulrikealtmann4655]

So what? The fans are happy and seem to like the new singer. Roger and Brian are happy, John ist happy because he gets his share from the money they earn.Their concerts all around the world are always sold out. Couldn't be better....

[@debunkosaurus8228]

@@ulrikealtmann4655 The same could be said of any band mentioned in this video. In my opinion, Queen belongs in the list of bands that should retire.

[@ulrikealtmann4655]

@@debunkosaurus8228 I think it's none of our business to presume whether a band should retire or not. Economics will tell them when to stop. Let the fans/people decide.

[@debunkosaurus8228]

@@ulrikealtmann4655 No, but we can have opinions on the subject. The video that spawned this whole discussion is based on opinion. My comments are all opinion. I would never presume to dictate to others when they should retire, but I will offer my opinion.

[@Fifty8day]

Queen was Freddie

[@richmaniow]

I think drummer Nick Mason had the right idea with the Saucerful of Secrets tour, a great way to revisit the early Pink Floyd catalogue without pretending to be Pink Floyd, looks like a stonking gig too..

[@terrencereardon6374]

David Gilmour only tours when he has a new album out. He will play Pink Floyd tracks but also solo tracks.

[@johnmiller5987]

I enjoyed it

[@groovedohg]

Roger Earl of Foghat should do the same thing. The current line up is so disappointing but they are not interested because their new album is doing really well. I don't get it

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I agree wholeheartedly. I saw NMSoS twice, and they were fantastic. It was particularly nice getting to hear many songs that never once were performed by Pink Floyd proper, namely the likes of "Fearless," "Candy and a Currant Bun," and "Remember a Day." Their performance of "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," "A Saucerful of Secrets," and "Echoes" were so mindblowingly good that I actually needed to collect myself for a bit after each.

[@richmaniow]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns sounds fantastic, I'll have to try and go to one 👍

[@PFB1994]

I'm old enough to remember the Rolling Stones 1981 tour - when people said you better go see them now, this could be their last tour! And the Who's 'final' tour was a year or two after that!

[@cinnamongirl5410]

yeah I remember all the hype about The Who's "last" concert- 40 years ago LMAO

[@sundevilkevin]

@@cinnamongirl5410 Their last show in Toronto was a pay per view concert.

[@StreetPreacherr]

Yeah, my brother and I thought the SAME thing about Paul McCartney when he was headlining some festival a few hours away... That was probably over 20 years ago now, and the guy is STILL going 'strong'!

[@mrwhite2628]

I saw them that year as well. I was in the Navy. The show was at the Hampton Coliseum. "Going to a go-go" tour. Fun times and a great memory.

[@scottdaugherity1327]

@@sundevilkevin I actually paid to go see that show broadcast in a college auditorium..😂

[@Lemmon714_]

It will be a sad day for me if I don't get to see AC/DC again. I have seen them 34 times since 1985. They are the absolute best live show. They are the reason I have tinnitus. It was worth it.

[@suzyfarnham3165]

They played at Laverton High in Victoria in the 1970's!? I say if they can still rock it and people are willing to pay money..Let them sing forever! I would pay money again to see some no longer with us. Billy Thorpe, Daryl Cotton, Ted Mulry? I would mortgage the house to get to hear Farnham just one more time.😪 One person I would have loved to see live is Steve Perry. In his prime he was an absolute legend. He may not be able to hit the same notes but, like John Farnham, he is The Voice!

[@azzajames7661]

Iron Maiden is still the best live band in the world😜 Up the mighty Irons🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kguen6993]

They have tinnitus too ill bet

[@RobjS-y8o]

Joking of course, aren't you?

[@JamieWilliams-rh8vl]

I love AC/DC. Brian Johnson sounds better than the croaky Bob Dylan. I wouldn't pay to see Bob though I think he's great too. AC/DC just still are a fantastic live band. Two acquaintances of mine - one a local barman, another my friend's brother went to watch them.Each went to a different concert (they don't know one another, they move in different circles) and enjoyed the concert they attended. I don't think we'll be seeing AC/DC again though. Angus is actually still in his 60's. Brian is in his late 70s. An AC/DC show is more energetic than a Stones concert with Keith taking over vocals for a song or two halfway through the set. Both 'witneses' agreed DC carried it off really well. I was jealous in the extreme and would've gone with either had I known at the time.

[@donstevenson2660]

There will always be necessary emergencies for musicians who were not financially wise. The "Hip Replacemnt Tour" or the "VISA Is Forgiving My Debts Tour" have become an industry staple. The solution is, don't buy the over-priced tickets to witness the sad state of your old favorite band.

[@lawrencetierney3697]

If you want a prime example of a Band who knew it was time to take a bow and leave the Stage it is RUSH, The band members knew it was time and they left gracefully and with the utmost of dignity both for themselves and for their fans. Even though Geddy Lee has stated that although there might be the possibility of He and Alex Lifeson again making music together; with the passing of Neil Peart it would not be as RUSH.

[@akdm82]

Agreed. I went to see a concert in their final tour and though I hate to admit it, Geddy’s voice wasn’t quite up to his standard of the concert I had been to just 5 years prior. I still admire the heck out of all of them and the amazing music they made that touched my life and contributed to my development and I’d still go see Geddy and Alex in a concert if they ever did another one. It wasn’t that he couldn’t sing any of the songs, but at times he was obviously straining. It also could have been partially to blame on my old ears. 😜Before I go to another concert I really need to buy some hearing protection made just for concerts. I hear a lot of ringing at loud concerts now and it lasts past the concert.

[@mikereiss4216]

Sure it would. Neil was not an original member and there was a Rush before him so technically speaking there could be one without him. I'm not sure if that would happen but it's up to Alex and Geddy

[@TLoumena]

I feel like I am the only one who feels this way, but Geddy lost his voice decades ago. I even looked online for any thread discussing what happened to his voice and found none. It looks like it hurt him to try to sing anywhere close to where he could in the 70's and 80's. Musically they sounded perfect, but I cant watch Geddy struggling through those lyrics in any live videos over the past 30 years.

[@JRrox822]

@@TLoumena You're not the only one that feels that way.

[@RobjS-y8o]

Who are Rush?

[@mitseraffej5812]

20 years back my son use to hang out with the son of the drummer in one of these bands. His Dad’s band was about to go on tour again and the sons comment was “ Dad’s run out of money again”.

[@foliumofdescartes7949]

Briiliant song

[@v-town1980]

The kid's comment should've been "dad can pay for my everything again." Ungreatful sh1t.

[@k3w1b3an5]

23 years ago I went to see Kiss on their farewell tour. Yes it was called the farewell tour.

[@garyblanchard1084]

As has every KISS tour ever since. All four members could have retired in style at the end of 1978. Laughable how many keep buying the FAREWELL bait.

[@rocsaltjohn]

Farewell to the original lineup. Read Paul's book. It was "farewell" until the fans were clamoring for them to not retire. So, they didn't. They've been doing shows in packed arenas since. But this time, father time is catching up to them.

[@andrescarrasco1248]

2 years ago they did a gig in Colombia promoted as the last show ever in Colombia, April 15 they are playing again as the last show once again

[@rocsaltjohn]

@@andrescarrasco1248 again, who are you to tell them not to take money if people want to give it to them. Maybe people wanted them to come back. Don't buy the ticket if you don't want to go.

[@andrescarrasco1248]

@@rocsaltjohn I'm no one to tell them that, I'm a kiss fan that has come to peace believing 2012 was the last year of kiss and all the next decade was just a bad imitation band, and saddens me for the people who have paid for that sh..it show they have become

[@kristerlund8845]

Rolling Stones are the most obvious. They stopped being relevant in the 70's, and has since become a touring nostalgia act.

[@countdown2xstacy]

I’m glad he didn’t mention Steely Dan because I saw Donald Fagen and the “Steely Dan musicians” last year and they were fantastic. RIP Walter Becker.

[@zendae54]

If you are a fan of Becker, check out what he did long after SD. There was a great English 80s band that never quite made it in America - China Crisis. I just loved them. Obviously Walter did too. After hearing their classic "Working With Fire And Steel", he contacted them - to ask if he could JOIN the band! You better believe they said yes. And what came from that - "Flaunt The Imperfection", "What Price Paradise" - just wonderful. In addition to the guitar, he produced them. They are must-hears for any Becker fan.

[@countdown2xstacy]

@@zendae54 Thanks I’ll check it out

[@mikentosh]

@@zendae54 - I saw China Crisis open for Simple Minds in ‘84….Fire+Steel is a great tune! Arizona Sky is pretty good too…

[@taffmanetothyme7]

@@zendae54 yup! *Flaunt the Imperfection* was beautifully produced by *Becker!* Still sounds good today, as do most of *Steely Dan's* back catalogue. 👌

[@robertmaybeth3434]

I had the privilege of seeing these legends around 1996 at Irvine Ampitheater. Donald Fagen truly was the grand master of the stage at center surrounded by his various keyboards, as Becker was content to be in the background on guitar accompaniment. The sound was fairly good, the backup band and stage decor was minimal, but nobody cared - because everyone in the packed audience felt it was an unforgettable evening to actually see two legends of music performing live.

[@terryhall3960]

I went to see the Stones in Wellington, NZ in 2006, because I assumed it would be my last chance to see them. I never thought they'd still be going 17 years later.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

My first time to see the Stones, and my first time to see Paul McCartney were back in the 90's. At the time I though, better go see them now, they won't be touring much longer. LOL.

[@englishciderlover7347]

When the Stones were formed back in 1962, they probably thought they'd be done by 1972, if not waaay sooner.

[@teastrainer3604]

People are entitled to like what the Stones are doing now, but seeing men over 80 act that way makes me cringe.

[@gemfyre855]

I vaguely remember the Stones touring in 1995 and thinking "those old farts? How can that be a good gig?"

[@danhurd9864]

Saw the Stones in 82…..Seeing them again 2024

[@SpaceCattttt]

With the "benefit" of hindsight, U2 should've retired in 1993...

[@classicalbum]

Yes, In the name of love... please stop.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@classicalbum 😂

[@danu6718]

They are tragic 😂😂

[@blindpink]

maybe 1983...?

[@catsofsherman1316]

​@@blindpink even better

[@stuartribblett9185]

The Rolling Stones should retired when Charlie Watts died. I saw them in 2019 and they killed it. They're playing Jazzfest in New Orleans in May, I'm not paying 220.00 to see them without Charlie.

[@wolfhart309]

My friends are totally stunned when they hear me say I'll never see Jethro Tull live again, but then understand when I tell them why. The very last time I saw them was in Atlanta at some weekend festival in Piedmont Park. It was plainly obvious that he was holding back on his voice for more than half the concert and when it came time for the big, can't mess this up, can't skip performing songs he barely had it in him. I've seen them more than any other band but now just want to cherish the memories, get and watch videos, and even continue to get new releases (though the newer stuff has been slow at me falling in love with it). It's very sad, as they have been my favorite band since I heard the first minute of Aqualung shortly after it was released.

[@mattrogers1946]

I'm a huge Jethro Tull, and I stopped attending shows in the mid 2000s.

[@patrick5838]

Yep. I first saw Tull in 1975 and since then about six more times. Last time eight or ten years ago. Sad, but at least I have memories of the old days.

[@patrickhenry4675]

My understanding is he has breathing issues, COPD so he is lucky to be out at all.

[@fus149hammer5]

I saw Tull at Hammersmith in 78 on the Heavy Horses tour. My abiding memory was of people being threatened by security because Anderson had a "seated only" policy for the audience ie the bums on seats that paid his wages. As soon as the Heavy rock part of Minstrel In The Gallery started and the crowd got to its feet the bouncers were all over us threatening to chuck people out! "SIT DOWN GET BACK IN YOUR F***ING SEATS OR WE'LL THROW YOU OUT!" I've never forgiven beardy for that.

[@portcullis5622]

From around the early 2000s, it became painful to listen to Ian Anderson struggling through the songs that were more demanding. The set list became boring and predictable (Aqualung, Too Old to RnR etc) and when Martin Barre left in 2011, that was the really the end of Jethro Tull (even Ian Anderson said as much at that time). As Mr Anderson sees Jethro Tull as "a business", it was just too much of a temptation to not use the Tull name when ticket and album sales were diminishing for Anderson's solo albums and tours. In my opinion, the last decade or so of substandard material and singing, with various line-ups has merely diminished the legacy of a great band.

[@donreid6399]

As an old bastard myself, seeing some of these bands live 'back in the day', I have to agree with these picks. Look guys, we're all getting old, and there's nothing wrong with admitting that. Grab the original album, crank it up and enjoy. They can never take that away from us!

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

Correct.

[@katwil89]

I agree. It's just sad to see these people that I loved so much getting old and sounding bad. Of course I look exactly the same as I did in the 80's.

[@teastrainer3604]

People will throw stacks of money at them, and being cheered is addictive. But at some point self-respect should kick in. Grace Slick said that people over 50 doing rock music looks stupid, and she has lived up to her word.

[@heimomoilanen9654]

​@@samstone22744Exactly my thought since 1976 when David Byron the Performer left Uriah Heep in Summer of 1976 . 47 years ago ! I never bought a new Heep album after David had gone forever. RIP

[@RosieHarp]

'Look guys' cringe. Comment had some merit up to that point.

[@Titus9508]

After 45 years of gig going, the Yes 50th Anniversary tour was simply the worst gig I've ever seen by any band. Watching Jeff Downes clunkily missing cues and dropping notes constantly was awful: two songs were stopped mid way when he got lost and then restarted. Very, very sad. I've seen Yes many times at their peak and always ranked as one of the best live acts I've seen.

[@Alienkiwi730]

You're absolutely spot on about Jethro Tull. Saw Ian play a few years ago, and he just could not sing. He couldn't reach the notes and it sounded nasal and restrained.

[@Abbysum1]

It is painful to watch, especially if you grew up in the 70s, and remember those shows!

[@aquatarkus2022]

Go see Martin Barre, his band is incredible, the singer sounds a lot like Ian.

[@royscott3432]

On the flip side, I saw Cheap Trick last year and they were terrific. Voices still strong.

[@lilmoe4364]

I love that Robin Zander - what a singer ! He always had such a great strong voice, I've always loved him and then

[@lilmoe4364]

(Them)

[@frankbusch4747]

Cheap Trick still has it!

[@ukelelelady11]

I saw them in November ‘22, and they kicked ass!!! I was so happy!!!

[@brucehelppie6119]

Another one is ZZTop. I really like Billy’s work with the BFGs and his blues album. The old ZZ material is kind of stale by comparison.

[@robsue]

I can recall in the 1970's when bands like the Platters were touring with only a few original members and I thought "well that'll never happen with the bands I listen to". You got it right with the Stones and Fleetwood Mac. Also, AC/DC should have done the honourable thing after Malcolm. Led Zepp got it right and Rush.

[@foliumofdescartes7949]

Much better than Navika.......

[@foliumofdescartes7949]

Much better than Navikha

[@orbyfan]

I think there were several bands using the Platters name in the '70s.

[@HieronymousCheese]

I saw The Platters (quite by accident) in the early 1990s, with ONE original member. They played in a hotel, as far as I remember. Very pleasant and all.

[@georgemorley5926]

From Australia , as much as I have always loved DEEP PURPLE , it's time to call it a day unless they do a short 10 to 15 date world tour with Ritchie Blackmore to put it to rest because there fans deserve for them to go out on top and with a little class but I don't see it happening unfortunately , there certainly was something special about a DEEP PURPLE concert in the early 70s, Peace from down under.

[@lightyagami1752]

Speaking of Australia, I wonder what in the heck the remaining members of INXS were thinking after the very sad death of the absolutely irreplaceable Hutchence. Flailing about looking for a new singer, even selling out to a ridiculous reality show. Sigh. At least they've got the hint now. But man, was INXS brilliant in their heyday. Personally, I suspect the issue was that Michael really wasn't the same in the head after that assault in Denmark with the cabbie. He had plenty of public affairs and dirty laundry even before, but at least his brilliance was a counterbalance. After the assault, I think that wasn't the case anymore. So his bandmates were already fed up with him, probably didn't mourn his passing as much as the fans, and thought they could do better and go on. They were wrong. You can't recapture the magic.

[@edukman1]

Try listening to a band called Beast in Black. I saw them in Munich a week ago and as good as DP ever were in the day.

[@Brian-qg8dg]

However, Deep Purple have put out records thst they support by touring. It would be different if they just kept going around to county fairs playing. But I get your point too.

[@bullwinkle60]

Simon McBride, Airey, and Paice are excellent.

[@rockwren]

I just saw Deep Purple (FEB 10 2023), and agree with two or three exceptions, they are still putting out new material to support, they have a great new guitarist who seems to do the classic material justice without trying to be Blackmore, and selfishly I'm glad they stuck to it long enough for me to finally see them. Ian Gillan obviously can't hit the screams like he could 50 years ago, but he could certainly still entertain.

[@mastercylinder1939]

The Rolling Stones, the fossils of rock.

[@michaeljones6948]

Steve Hackett definitely has it correct,a superb musician who produces new music too

[@rich9619]

And has amazing musicians surrounding him. The hard-core Genesis fans LOVE it!!

[@edukman1]

@@rich9619 a million upvotes here. :-)

[@louise_rose]

Hackett and his band are superb - I saw them live playing through the Seconds Out setlist and more in late 2021, a brilliant gig.

[@rich9619]

@@louise_rose So cool Louise! I saw Steve and band play Genesis Live ...amazing! Even Suppers Ready like a 30 minute song! Singer Nad is great too. Sounds just like Peter AND Phil. I'd go see them again any time

[@heimomoilanen9654]

​​​​@@rich9619Exactly early Genesis fans love him and his revisited live band that always have absolutely best musicians available. The concerst never suck. Remember, Steve Hackett is just 72 and the other guys much younger. The best concert I have ever seen was Genesis Live Revisited in 2014 in Finland, in a small venue with not too lound sound. They played nearly 3 hours not a single dull moment. Incredible performances such as The Knife. I felt an illusion being on a Genesis gig in England in 1972 souting Knife ! It was spectacular. I know I will never ever experience such a musical nirvana in my lifetime and that's it.

[@TheRrxing]

It’s like that saying Don’t Meet Your Idols. I would rather remember the bands when they still could perform rather then having a memory of how horrible they are now.

[@my3dviews]

Ya. I recently bought a blu-ray concert of a singer that I always liked (who shall go nameless). Was terribly disappointed, because she sang everything out of key. It was cringe level nine. Never played it again since. Probably won't. Just play her original albums, where she sounded good. But, at least I won't waste more money on tickets if she comes to my city.

[@pattywarner]

Ummmm…..I think I would want to see Janice Joplin, Jimi, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain rather than remembering them young.

[@johnmorris7262]

Justin Hayward and John Lodge are both doing Solo Shows and giving great performances. Doing it on a small scale but great all the same. Love The Moodies!! 🎶

[@yesman2755]

I respect these guys for having the grace to stand down after the passing of Graeme Edge. Hayward does acoustic shows in theatres and it goes down a treat and he sounds as good as ever. Lodge likes to do the full rock band thing so he’s keeping the stage show closer to the Moodies but they’re both still great.

[@btw500]

If all of these bands retire, we’ll be stuck with nothing but the garbage that is most modern music. I’d encourage them to continue as long as they can.

[@heather6668]

The crap that passes for music now is just unlistenable. It's so repetitive, all copying one another and it all sounds the same. Lyrics that are a dozen words on repeat - no chance they could call the song anything else. Total garbage. Women who just about strip and prance around to backing tracks to cover up the fact that they're crap at singing. I used to go to a lot of shows, but there's nothing I'd pay the money to go and see now.

[@sunsin1592]

Spot on in all cases. With Tull at least we can see Martin Barre and his band. You'll get smaller venues, far better vocals from Dan Crisp, and a more interesting set list than Ian offers these days.

[@xtstevie]

Phil Collins should have stayed retired in 2010 as his solo & Genesis tours were just hearbreaking to watch with him sat on a rocking chair with absolutely no voice left..... I'm actually surprised Mike & Tony went for one final payday! Rod Stewart, Wee Reg, Springsteen, Roger Waters, The Stones & McCartney are several others who are just in it for a fast buck now & don't get me started on Bob Dylan !!!

[@ricobonifacio1095]

I think the genius of King Crimson is their evolution. I'm not sure if Robert Fripp will tour anymore, but his changing of band members over the years kept it fresh.

[@fus149hammer5]

Fripps happy appearing on KZbin playing funny short versions of famous songs with his wife Toyah.

[@barryscott8041]

@@fus149hammer5 He's pretty much retired

[@PrairieMidwester]

I’ve enjoyed their 2014 and later shows immensely. Much more than the 95/2001/2002 tours.

[@josephbrabander9124]

When Fripp talks or plays, I listen.

[@HarryRenner-h9q]

I have to disagree in regards to AC/DC. their most recent album is another masterpiece among their many masterpieces. and as an old person myself I appreciate that they are showing that us old people aren't dead yet. however I believe they are on their last album. and I believe the reason they keep going is. because Malcolm Young would have wanted them to, just like Bon Scott would have wanted them to. Roger Hodgson from Supertramp is another musician that is performing well. in fact he seems happier now. and his connection with his audience's seem to back that up.

[@teijaflink2226]

I definitely don't think Angus should retire, he's still good and has lots of energy but Brian sounds so bad live nowadays.

[@edukman1]

Seen Hackett a few times these last years. It is wonderful to see a real talent playing. The Genesis stuff with Nad Sylvan doing a very credible Gabriel is magic. Steves solo stuff in the shows is also wonderful.

[@davidbentley4032]

And he stands up to play throughout his entire set when he sat down in his 20s. He's living back to front.

[@ron88303]

Sometimes it's not about the quality of the performance, but the performer's legacy. For example, I saw Gordon Lightfoot perform a couple years ago. He was 78 and his voice was pretty frail. But it was still a thrill for me to see him after listening to his music most of my life. I also saw Ringo Starr's all-star band when he was over 70. He didn't play the full set but he was the reason I went to see the concert.

[@lovette1613]

Ringo's Voice sounds still good. Paul McCartney s voice is gone

[@danielkokal8819]

Lightfoot is badly senile. Its elder abuse to put him up there.

[@ron88303]

@@danielkokal8819 While he certainly appears frail, I've not seen any reports of senility or other mental issues. If true, I would agree with you.

[@js4187]

If youre meaning Ringo didnt play his drums a full set , he didnt do that 30 years ago when he started touring .

[@shirleyponcinii9876]

I also saw Gordon Lightfoot several years ago. While his guitar playing was great, he no longer could hit the high notes. He was heckled. He looked frail. It was the saddest concert I have ever attended. Glad I saw him in the 80's.

[@normanjudd8716]

I Too am a huge Jethro Tull fan. Saw them first on my 13th birthday in 1976 and fell in love. Do one more tour with Martin and hang it up before more damage is done to your legacy! Tull Was Once Incredible!

[@Abbysum1]

Amen to that!! I saw them in 92 and they had no resemblance of Jethro Tull as a live act.

[@ian38018a]

More chance of an Elvis tour, than an Anderson/Barre reunion.

[@normanjudd8716]

@@ian38018a Sad Truth!

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I saw The Who at Edinburgh Castle last year and Roger Daltry still has a great voice. It isn't what I saw in 1979 at my first ever gig or even what I saw 20 years ago at the Cancer Trust concerts at the Albert Hall which I've always loved as a venue. But it was definitely worth the ticket price and I got that rush of various emotions that are missing in everyday life at my age. Roger Waters just fcking annoys me now. These massive stadium concerts and like the Cirque du Soleil for Roger's ego. He seems to have actually become the arrogant fascist megalomanic of The Wall.

[@cm8989]

I think you missed “ Ozzie “ / his decline typifies your post. Way past his prime. Seeing Ozzie is about as painful as dental surgery with no anesthesia. Everyone has a best before date. Know yours and realize “ it’s time “. It’s a dilemma we all face, but do it earnestly.

[@deborahbeswick1396]

Oh please, this is what they do. If they can keep going let them. To see living legends are a chance of a lifetime. No matter what. Pure joy pure joy for so many people. They may sound different but who cares!!!! Let them be.

[@PatI-zg9gm]

Different should not mean “suck” Deborah, and I loved all of these bands. If the performance is well below subpar, I am not interested. I want to hear the music at its best, or close to it. I don’t want to hear some acoustic version of “Baba O’Reilly”, just because Daltry can’t reach the notes. This is why tribute bands have been so successful. Great music, played( and sung very well), and reasonably priced.

[@tamartin64]

I'll mention two guys who even at an advanced age still have in them to bring it to the stage are Elvis Costello, and Richard Thompson. Even at their respective ages, they're still killing it on stage.

[@veronicagee4335]

Elvis Costello is still on my bucket list of shows to see. One day!

[@davidsavin4959]

I agree. Just saw Costello at the Gramercy in NYC. Just him and Steve Nieve on the piano. A brilliant two hours of music. He’s still got it.

[@chriscoughlin9289]

Excellent citations there. And I'd add two other 60's-70's legends to your list - Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. Judging from their two night swing through SF last year, anyway. But I guess the skeptics would say that those giants - exceptions that they are - only proves the rule.

[@rdhudon7469]

Jeff Beck is also a good example. He actually kept reaching new levels his entire career .

[@chicken2jail545]

I saw Richard Thompson a while back, and he was fantastic.

[@janmcsween7079]

U2. U2 should go away now, and enjoy their money with their grandchildren. Same with Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins.

[@POWER-LINKS]

If you're still selling tickets around the world, that means people still want to watch you perform. DON'T RETIRE. The fans will speak through their wallets.

[@sonjar1853]

I agree!

[@karenlawton2549]

There ya go

[@gregorybush3224]

Excellent point. 🎶 Go on take the 💰 and run.... 🎶

[@cwgriffin1]

I refer to them as the Pension Tour. The audience are older and have a lot more money to spend than when we in our teens and twenties. We'll pay the big bucks for that last chance to see them again.

[@OceanSoul1969]

Alice Cooper and Rick Springfield. Both in their 70’s and both still rocking well

[@aaroncrawford5638]

I saw Rick Springfield do an acoustic set. He nailed it.

[@davidlgomez4316]

Don't forget Iggy Pop!

[@suzyfarnham3165]

I remember Rick Springfield in ZOOT. [Yes. I AM that old!] He was with Daryl Cotton, Beeb Birtels [who went on to play in Little River Band] They had a big hit with Elanor Rigby in Oz in the late 1960's..

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

Never mind retire, Coldplay should never have began

[@richardbuckley1232]

Genesis are done - which saddens me as a long time fan. I agree that there really isn’t a Fleetwood Mac without Buckingham. I can’t disagree with any of this list really.

[@deepzepp4176]

Bon Jovi seriously need to call it a day, now.

[@ryanmcgrath9869]

I can't believe I had to scroll down this far to see Bon Jovi mentioned. It is painful to watch him try to hit those notes. And no disrespect to Phil X but it's not Bon Jovi without Sambora. Def Leppard needs to hang it up also. Joe Elliott's voice has been shot for at least 15 years.

[@garyhoward2490]

They shoulda retired 20 years ago. Saw them then. Probably the worst I've had to sit through. Sad.

[@Steffaneq]

@@garyhoward2490 yup. Went to their concert 12 years ago and it was absolute garbage. Jon Bon Jovi is really one of the worst singers on the planet earth right now.

[@heather6668]

Was a fan of them for years but never got to see them live. Don't see the point now. It's a health issue that has probably been going on for years but still they fleece everyone for high ticket prices when they know they can't deliver anymore. Living on a Prayer is what Jon would be doing if he tried to sing that like the original now. All those watered down Muzak versions on that godawful This Left Feels Right album should have given us all a clue.

[@PeterMayer]

We saw The Who in Cincinnati. They played at our soccer stadium, TQL stadium in May, 2022. They hadn't played here since that fateful night of 1979, which we were at. I couldn't believe how Roger's voice held out. Pretty emotional for us. That sounded great.

[@davidl570]

Damn......................in that case, glad you survived that awful tragedy!

[@riobabic8960]

Some bands stayed fit and have good new members. Roger Daltry is like Tom Jones voice wise , as good as ever. Debbie Harry of Blondie can still sing and their drummer Clem Burke still has amazing energy and is a huge fan of Keith Moon !

[@mikesteinkrauss9773]

Zack Starkey is a brilliant drummer and really revitalized the band

[@JohnSmith-rn5tb]

Saw the Who in 76 and in 2019 ( the Two) and the addition of a full orchestra in 19 to play Tommy,and others was brilliant- not the same band,but excellent performers still!!

[@mikekeeler6362]

You have the who needed to retire after Johnny and Swizzle died

[@JJ-wi2uw]

I doubt Gene Simmons from Kiss will ever let dignity or reputation stand in the way of wringing more money out of their fans.

[@sharonjensen3016]

I saw Gene Pitney perform live about a year before he died. He was still performing right up to the end, and the night I saw him, he was in fine voice.

[@jnagarya519]

And still hyper-disciplined at never singing in tune?

[@RobjS-y8o]

Yeh but he was forced into retirement. Death.

[@joebagodonuts7563]

It is true. I worked security at the T mobile arena when Fleetwood Mac played in Vegas on their tour with Neil Finn and there is an entire band behind the curtain. Not just a few musicians. An entire band!!!

[@gregbedinger6220]

That’s crazy!

[@yesman2755]

They needed an entire band just to replace Lindsey Buckingham. That’s how good he was. Far better to go see Lindsey in a small venue.

[@martinishot]

I remember a 48 year old Grace slick in an interview saying anybody over age 50 still wanting to tour and be in a rock band looks pathetic on stage. She said she had no intention of ever being in a rock band recording and especially touring after 50 and that her last concert will be at age 50. She made good on that.

[@loftlegacy]

To turn this on its head, the only band who had a 40 year run and went out in style were Rush. No farewell tour just a hint that “well, this isn’t going to last forever” message. When Neil broke his own “drummer’s meridian” at the end of the show, what a way to call it an end.

[@terrencereardon6374]

Rush should have retired in 2004 as a touring band. The last time I saw them in 2007 they were subpar and walked out midway through set two. The Counterparts. Test For Echo, Vapor Trails and R30 Tours were amazing. Pink Floyd went out without announcement. The Division Bell was a #1 album and the tour sold out stadiums but David Gilmour chose to walk away and be a father to his kids with Polly Samson as he regretted missing some of the upbringing of the kids from his first wife. Also the last Pink Floyd one off at Live 8 they didn't say "Goodbye" just "thank you very much good night". They didn't tour ever again after 1994. Roger on the other hand is now a caricature of himself.

[@hastiebar]

@@terrencereardon6374 Been Rush fan since day 1. Sort of agree with you . Clockwork Angels tour was a effort to get thru . New songs not so good live did not get into the strings at all. R40 not so bad but i sort of new this was the last shout out .

[@colinburroughs9871]

@@terrencereardon6374 The 07' concert was as good as the 04' concert when it came to the classic stuff band wise. Ged's voice was going though. The problem with that gig was an hour of Snakes and Arrows songs. Just freaking depressing, plodding tunes about Neil being angry at God and what not. That record wasn't so good, sans the instrumental stuff which was ok.

[@JDSly1]

@@terrencereardon6374 I was fortunate to have seen both bands while they were still giving it 100% for their fans. Pink Floyd in 1988 and Rush in 1990. Both great shows, but I feel that Gilmour brought in too many backup musicians. To have seen them when they were a tight knit four piece band would have been amazing.

[@victorjohnson7512]

The most I ever paid for a rock concert was $45 (cheap seats) to see the stones in a football stadium in 1995. Most bands I saw in my younger days were under $20. Like Jethro Tull, Steppenwolf, Doobie Brothers, Alice Cooper, etc...

[@cruisethesurf]

Interesting Victor, I saw Cooper in 87 & 2001. Good seats definitely under $100 for sure. In his title track from 'From the Inside Album' he mentions '8 bucks even buys a folding chair' referencing one of his shows. Wow. That must have been before they released 'Love it Death'.

[@robertallen6710]

Saw Aerosmith in an ice arena in a shitty town in Michigan...$5...when they first started

[@tproudboomer5965]

@@robertallen6710 Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo

[@mikem9892]

Saw the Stones for 6$ in 76 coulda been 77 at the Fox theater in Atlanta GA. The cockroaches tour LOL.

[@mikemcnamara6483]

Saw the Voodoo Lounge tour at Florida Field in Gainesville. What a great show.

[@ambadad]

Interesting comment about Steve Hackett and his Genesis Revisited shows. I've been to some and they really are wonderful. The most recent three studio albums that he's put out in recent years, for me, are as good as Defector and Highly Strung and unfortunately only a small amount of that new music gets played live. Instead of a 70/30 split of Genesis music to Hackett music, I think he could afford to reverse the ratios, celebrate his new stuff and still get full houses at the London Palladium or Hammersmith Apollo.

[@spennybullen2178]

100% with you. He’s playing as well as ever and the new material stands up well.

[@SaraSachsMediumonthego]

I saw the Stones in Seattle in 1994. It was the 3rd time seeing them, the first time being in Pittsburgh in 1966. In both concerts they opened with Fade Away, and were spectacular. I think I'll live with the memory of those concerts. Interesting to note that when I saw them in NYC in 1972, Stevie Wonder opened for them. I knew that I was witnessing the end of an era of big names opening a show like that. I believe Stevie Wonder is one of the rare ones of that generation still going strong. I'm surprised Madonna wasn't mentioned. When I saw her perform at the halftime Superbowl at least 10 years ago, being lifted and danced around by the chorus boys, I thought uh-oh!

[@chillydawgg4354]

Was it the voodoo lounge tour? I saw them then. So glad I got to go, it was a great experience for 16 year old me

[@SaraSachsMediumonthego]

@@chillydawgg4354 it was that tour. The sets were incredible!

[@erivej]

The Stones on their 1994 tour were better than their 1989 tour, due to advances in concert sound technology. That was my last Stones show.

[@KrS-nf7vg]

each founding member of "The Who" had already been paid 40$million by American Express to sponsor the tour directly prior to the ox's death, unless they wanted to give it back they had to do that tour at least.

[@loosilu]

Also want to add, they are still worth seeing. I can't believe how good Daltrey still sounds.

[@nickvickers3486]

I'd love to see The Who live

[@tonywilliamson3532]

Guns N' Roses, they were great in 1987, dull in 1992 and terrible afterwards with long boring guitar solos and egotistical rants by the vocalist

[@independenceltd.]

Agree. I saw them twice in '92 and it was not the same band. It was the Axl show. A friend wanted to go in '16 but I refused so he went with another buddy.

[@chadables1647]

agree...Everything theyve released since Appetite is pretty much garbage with maybe 2 or 3 tunes being average

[@billyshanahan4001]

Would like to see Mike Oldfield doing even a handful of Concerts to celebrate 50 years of Tubular Bells.

[@Titus9508]

Do you (or a friend) have Amazon Prime? One of the London gigs is free to watch.

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

Saw him live in 1980. Wasn't impressed.

[@billyshanahan4001]

@@kevinthetruckdriver353 Think he works better in the studio all right but it would be more to mark the Occasion for him to do a gig.Rory Gallagher, now there was a Musician that could perform live👍

[@JamesSmith-qy3eu]

Why doesn't he do shows anymore?

[@billyshanahan4001]

@@JamesSmith-qy3eu His last gig Id say was The Opening Caremony of the 2012 Olympics.Hes been living in the Bahamas since🤷‍♂️

[@Boozeblues]

My buddy went to eagles in Phoenix $600 a ticket and left halfway through because they were so bad he couldn’t take it

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

On a positive note - I would like to add that Stryper is still all original , rocking ad well as ever ( some have said better ) and miraculously Michael Sweet's voice is STILL UNBELIEVABLE !?!?! These guys have stayed true to their sound , message and fans...I really respect that about them !!!!!

[@pyre13]

Stryper has the bassist from Firehouse, Perry Richardson, he's played on their last 2 albums so far. Tim Gaines hasn't been in the band for a couple of years now. I agree though, they still sound great!!

[@steve_anderson]

Well, pyre13 beat me to it. Yeah Perry is not an origianl member. I've known Perry since Firehouse was Max Warrior and living around Myrtle Beach SC.

[@rorybell2161]

You sure that's a positive note?

[@kkelleybass]

please tell me they still dont dress and look like chicks!

[@MWL4466]

I agree completely with your list. The Stones make me cringe particularly. I recall Keith saying " as long as i've still got Charlie Watts we'll keep touring". That was back when Bill Wyman retired. It didnt take long to find a " replacement" for Charlie did it. Like they need the money huh ?!? A friend recently asked if i would like to go see Alice Cooper live. Uh...no thanks. 70 year old Alice dodering around the stage in makeup singing "Schools Out" ? Nope. Saw him in the late 80's and i thought he was too old then. Its a young mans game i think. At least with some performer's back catalog.

[@teijaflink2226]

I don't think Mick and Keith can quit, I think they will keep on until it's physically impossible.

[@cakemartyr5794]

Totally agree about Yes. I saw Howe in a solo gig a few years ago, and I had a lot more respect for him for doing that than the version of Yes he now runs.

[@JIF882]

How so?

[@georgewilliams4258]

If Jon Anderson isn't in the band it's not Yes.He was an original member while Howe didn't join the group until the third album.

[@JIF882]

@@georgewilliams4258 But Anderson has left three times. He also closed the door on Yes recording new music, because the band didn't like Magnification. Also, Jon pitched them a Tales From Topographic Oceans-type album with four epics. They turned that down. Wasn't even Jon Anderson that named the band. It was Peter Banks

[@JIF882]

@@barryscott8041 What does a musicians looks have to do with anything?

[@colinburroughs9871]

Steve with an acoustic guitar is still magic, this version of Yes though is straight up depressing. People pay for "Yes" though.

[@fumanpoo4725]

The Who's Farewell Tour in 1982. Fooled us all again.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

One I will defend staunchly is Hackett, he is awesome life and brings us back to the beautiful Genesis era

[@capecyn]

HA! You beat me by 9 minutes! LOVE Steve and his band!!

[@classicalbum]

Hackett isn't in this list.

[@luisfelipecamargobackinful4642]

I'll put Guns N' Roses on the top of the list for sure. Axl Rose days are gone for a real long time, today he's just a charicature of what he was in the past, and that's all!

[@angloart8410]

How about a video dedicated to bands or performers of a certain vintage who still manage to deliver? i think it would be a more difficult one to compile.

[@BackwoodsFilms]

Any band with Glenn Hughes in it would qualify, Dude is a beast on the bass, and his vocals are as good as ever.

[@chriswilkinson7636]

Iron maiden.

[@SimonHolcroft]

@@chriswilkinson7636 Bruce's vocals aren't what they used to be. See the recent live in Mexico City. But I'll still go and do the singing myself. :P

[@mattrogers1946]

Like who? There are not many bands that fit that category.

[@tawnieriekena7]

@@mattrogers1946 Santana, Paul McCartney, U2.

[@casienwhey]

“All rock-and-rollers over the age of 50 look stupid and should retire” - Grace Slick

[@georgeford3687]

Been a hardcore YES fan since 77 and I've seen their recent performances on KZbin and currently the band died with Chris. Jon still sounds great and you Grand Funk analogy seems to apply here. I've also seen cover bands perform much better than the Howe line up.

[@SunFellow941]

Jon Anderson uses auto-tune both in concert and on recordings.

[@johnwebb167]

Your full of Sh*t, saw him up close and personal year before last and he still sounds like he did 40 yrs ago

[@marcink4155]

Jon Anderson was kicked out of Yes years ago. A different Jon is their lead singer now.

[@fishingthelist4017]

One of my favorite old jokes about The Rolling Stones is the female fans now throw their Depends on the stage.

[@barryscott8041]

I saw an interview with Freddie Mercury wherein he adamantly said "I'm not going to be on a stage when I'm 50. It would be ridiculous!" I'd like to think that had he lived, Queen would've stuck to that

[@matthewche]

But he didn’t and they don’t. Considering how much they are given to bullshit in their history, the money would have tempted him.

[@catsofsherman1316]

Depends on his financial situation.

[@deepzepp4176]

Hopefully Freedie would have had more grace than May and Taylor. Because May and Taylor have squeezed nearly every last drop from the name Queen. And as Matthew said above, their rewriting of Queens history is frankly, arrogant. When the film came out and they made the Rock in Rio festival all about them, and then changed the dates of events to suit the narrative of the film, that was it for me.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

@@matthewche sadly he never saw 50 for us to find out

[@donpietruk1517]

50 is not really old for a singer if they take care of their voice. If they don't however......

[@michaelsimpson4831]

Spot on for all the picks. And, as was pointed out, paying huge money ($500-$1,000) to see the Stones in an 80,000 seat football stadium, on a Jumbotron, or The Eagles or Paul McCartney has become a shameless money grab. May I also suggest that Elvis Costello hang it up. Saw him at KZbin/SoFi arena in L.A. - just painful.

[@kayfimt7769]

I’ve never understood why people 70+ with tens of millions of pounds in the bank continue touring. If 50 million quid fell into my bank account at 75, the last thing I’d do is put on a gruelling world tour.

[@deansusec8745]

its for the love of the music! Thats why there are really great concerts to hear. No financial pressure

[@flazjsg]

They wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they retired! That's part of it. They don't want to let go of their rockstar image and just be another person.