Many ‘Legacy Performers’ like Todd become arrogant, thinking that this signifies nonchalance and worldly sophistication.
Most times it just signifies bad manners and someone not liking their job. Last time I looked on YouTube, Todd was a 70 y/o man still dressing on stage as though he was 25, with sleeveless denim shirts, open in front. Tied Dyed wisps of hair, parted in the middle.
Not all are that way. I get the impression, performers like Carol King is someone who still gives live shows ,and is just fine playing her ‘Greatest Hits’ for the audience. She knows what we want to hear, so she gives it to us.
Yep. In contrast I saw Ringo Starr’s All Star Band about 10 years ago. He came out upbeat, and you could tell he loved being in front of an audience. The first third of the show was him standing and singing all the songs he sang with the Beatles, which was what most of the audience wanted to hear. Then he said “Now I get to do what I love most, play drums” and he got behind the set while they played each member’s two or three biggest hits. The last part of the show he became a front man again and sang all his solo songs. It was a great show and everyone left happy.