Posted on 08/31/2019 9:59:55 AM PDT by Rebelbase
[Snip] Yes, we've lost some already. On top of the icons who died horribly young decades ago — Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, John Lennon — there's the litany of legends felled by illness, drugs, and just plain old age in more recent years: George Harrison, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty.
Those losses have been painful. But it's nothing compared with the tidal wave of obituaries to come. The grief and nostalgia will wash over us all. Yes, the Boomers left alive will take it hardest — these were their heroes and generational compatriots. But rock remained the biggest game in town through the 1990s, which implicates GenXers like myself, no less than plenty of millennials.
All of which means there's going to be an awful lot of mourning going on.
Behold the killing fields that lie before us: Bob Dylan (78 years old); Paul McCartney (77); Paul Simon (77) and Art Garfunkel (77); Carole King (77); Brian Wilson (77); Mick Jagger (76) and Keith Richards (75); Joni Mitchell (75); Jimmy Page (75) and Robert Plant (71); Ray Davies (75); Roger Daltrey (75) and Pete Townshend (74); Roger Waters (75) and David Gilmour (73); Rod Stewart (74); Eric Clapton (74); Debbie Harry (74); Neil Young (73); Van Morrison (73); Bryan Ferry (73); Elton John (72); Don Henley (72); James Taylor (71); Jackson Browne (70); Billy Joel (70); and Bruce Springsteen (69, but turning 70 next month).
A few of these legends might manage to live into their 90s, despite all the … wear and tear to which they've subjected their bodies over the decades. But most of them will not.
(Excerpt) Read more at theweek.com ...
Hologram tours from their peak time is already starting for pop performers.
Like over 90% of music artists are far-left. Like....not just liberal but REALLY far-left.
It’s the cool thing for celeb to be apparently.
Richards is aware of the jokes about his longevity. I was watching a bio of Brian Jones and Richards said something to the effect “he was drinking to excess and non-stop drugs made me just know he wasn’t going to ever be 70.” then he paused and laughed. “As if I’m one to talk. But I’m still here at least!”
No, the younger Mick Taylor will be at his side as they try to outperform each other. What a glorious sound they drove each other to produce.
Keith Richards reference in the first reply!
Well done!
I’m with you.
I’m not going to mourn people I’ve never met before in my life and have no connection to.
They die just like everyone else and it’s no greater loss to humanity than anyone else who dies.
The Who have been doing farewell tours since 1982, mostly because John Entwistle kept running out of money. Another "Farewell Tour" was necessary to replenish his bank account. But he's been dead for some time now. Guess Pete and Roger don't know what else to do with their time. Playing live is all they can remember.
Take a bow - pucker up and kiss your ass goodbye.
Death - the great equalizer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82_zzOMPUWY
Sammy Hagar must have some great genes. It’s like he never ages. Roger Daltry is another one. Also Ozzy Osborne, oddly enough.
That he and his Dad were both boxers doesn't hurt. ;-)
Neil Diamond, 78. That’s going to be a stomach punch.
Dang.
Just dang.
What’s the point of this article? Forty years ago, commentators were saying they’d all be dead in ten years.
You’re funny, that’s all. I love it when freepers get all self-righteous over nothing!
Leonard Cohen went out in style - last song accepting his death - - I’m ready My Lord...
You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD6fvzGIBfQ
What a B.S. list....Ronnie James Dio isn’t even listed.
Leonard Cohen went out in style - last song accepting his death - - I’m ready My Lord...
“You Want It Darker” by Leonard Cohen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD6fvzGIBfQ
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