Best performers over 60

glamourgirl · 03 Sep 2010, 18:24

Who are the best live performers you have seen over the age of 60? My list includes The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Cher, Fleetwood Mac, and of course Meat.

*AndyK* · 03 Sep 2010, 18:28

Meat, Bruce, The Stones and Tina.

samurai7 · 03 Sep 2010, 18:28

I've seen Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, and Bruce (although I think he may have been 59 at the time

) and the brilliant Neil Diamond, who was nearer 70! And this Summer I saw the amazing Paul McCartney!

wolfy35 · 03 Sep 2010, 18:29

All the above.

The thing that sets them to stand out is simple... They all have real talent

glamourgirl · 03 Sep 2010, 18:35

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Originally Posted by wolfy35

All the above.

The thing that sets them to stand out is simple... They all have real talent

I agree. The concerts of the young artists I've been to have, for the most part, been forgettable. Then you go to see these legends and they just blow you away. I'm sure it's time and experience but it's also genuine talent to sustain that kind of energy and drive.

mib · 03 Sep 2010, 18:36

Cliff Richard is still going strong.

AndrewG · 03 Sep 2010, 18:43

Meat & Bruce

The-Meat-85 · 03 Sep 2010, 18:46

Meat, of course, Tom Jones still belts them out. I saw Ozzy Osbourne in Oxford in July and he can still go.

**allrevvedup** · 03 Sep 2010, 18:47

Steven Tyler...without a doubt

Megan · 03 Sep 2010, 18:52

I saw Elton John and Billy Joel last year.. not too bad for a couple of piano players! :) they still have the audience in the palm of their hands!

Vickip · 03 Sep 2010, 18:56

Meat, Elton John, Huey Lewis and Tom Jones.

Simon & Garfunkel were amazing when I saw them live a few years ago, but I think Garfunkel is having throat problems now and had to cancel their tour. I would love to see Neil Diamond or Cher in concert just once

mib · 03 Sep 2010, 18:57

Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka

glamourgirl · 03 Sep 2010, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Vickip

Meat, Elton John, Huey Lewis (I think he's in his 60's ?) and Tom Jones.

Simon & Garfunkel were amazing when I saw them live a few years ago, but I think Garfunkel is having throat problems now and had to cancel their tour. I would love to see Neil Diamond or Cher in concert just once

Vicki, if you can make it to Cher's show, you have to see it. It's quite a spectacle. And when Patti was there, the vocals in that show were unbelievable.

Vickip · 03 Sep 2010, 19:17

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Originally Posted by glamourgirl

Vicki, if you can make it to Cher's show, you have to see it. It's quite a spectacle. And when Patti was there, the vocals in that show were unbelievable.

Excellent

I wonder if Patti's going to be back with Cher again (temporarily) before she goes over to the UK with Meat

Anyway, I heard that Cher may be going back on tour again, so hopefully I'll finally get my chance to see her.

LucyK! · 03 Sep 2010, 19:17

Thinking about it, the artists we've had tickets to over the past few years have all been over 60 (and if not over 60 then pretty close!)...

Meat, The Boss, Kenny Rogers (my god I love that man!), Tina (most amazing woman I've ever seen, I swear she and Patti could rule the world), Elton John, Def Leppard and Whitesnake, Southside Johnny...

For someone my age that's actually quite an odd list isn't it, oh how different things could have been had I got into Boyzone as a child

*AndyK* · 03 Sep 2010, 19:25

Forgot about Kenny. For someone I wasn't too fussed about in the past, I'd go see him again in concert in an instant!

Most "new" bands or artists these days don't spend the time learning their craft on the road and so don't learn how to put on a good show from hard earned experience. I can think of very few exceptions to this apart from The Gaslight Anthem, who must be one of the hardest working bands in the business at the moment. They've been on tour since around April and are continuing until December they've barely stopped. As an example they played Reading and Leeds Festivals this last Friday and Saturday in the UK and then back on the road in the US on Tuesday!

glamourgirl · 03 Sep 2010, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Vickip

Excellent

I wonder if Patti's going to be back with Cher again (temporarily) before she goes over to the UK with Meat

Anyway, I heard that Cher may be going back on tour again, so hopefully I'll finally get my chance to see her.

Cher's Vegas shows start Sept. 4, and Patti is still with Meat so I guess not. I also heard Cher hint about touring again in an interview. That would be awesome.

Wario · 03 Sep 2010, 20:10

This should be The best performer over 60 BESIDES Meat.

Id have to say Robin Williams

Julie in the rv mirror · 03 Sep 2010, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Megan

I saw Elton John and Billy Joel last year.. not too bad for a couple of piano players! :) they still have the audience in the palm of their hands!

I saw them last year as well...they were fantastic! Peter Frampton puts on a great show as well, and of course there's Broooooooce!!!

I've only seen Tina Turner on TV, but IMO, she blew Beyonce off the stage at the Grammys Last year (?). I would love to see Cher as well.

LucyK! · 03 Sep 2010, 20:41

Having listened to Tina for years I expected to be disappointed with her show as she couldn't possibly still be as good as she was, we also saw some reviews that weren't brilliant but she absolutely blew us away. Andy and I met up with a friend of mine during the interval and we were all in complete disbelief at how fantastic she was...note perfect and still doing every move of every dance routine in stilettoes...what a woman!

Sarge · 03 Sep 2010, 21:06

Many of the artists I would list have been mentioned already. I'd like to add Ray Charles (unfortunately he died some years ago) and Neil Young.

duke knooby · 03 Sep 2010, 23:53

most of the older established performers have still got it (as mentioned). but, i'd like to add mr joe cocker to the above list of luminaries if i may

AndrewG · 04 Sep 2010, 00:19

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

most of the older established performers have still got it (as mentioned). but, i'd like to add mr joe cocker to the above list of luminaries if i may

Indeed. Although I haven't seen him at beyond 50 he was pretty damn awesome then and I would imagine he still has that awesomeness. Apparently touring towards the end of the year as well.

Betty · 04 Sep 2010, 00:31

Cher and John Farnham

Megan · 04 Sep 2010, 00:58

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

This should be The best performer over 60 BESIDES Meat.

I didn't mention Meat because that was a given.. he's my #1 :)

03 Sep 2010, 18:24	#1
glamourgirl Super Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Posts: 642	Best performers over 60 Who are the best live performers you have seen over the age of 60? My list includes The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Cher, Fleetwood Mac, and of course Meat.

03 Sep 2010, 18:28	#2
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Meat, Bruce, The Stones and Tina.

03 Sep 2010, 18:28	#3
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	I've seen Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, and Bruce (although I think he may have been 59 at the time ) and the brilliant Neil Diamond, who was nearer 70! And this Summer I saw the amazing Paul McCartney!

03 Sep 2010, 18:29	#4
wolfy35 Dangerous on a full moon Join Date: 14.03.2007 Location: Standing on the outside, Looking in on you Posts: 751	All the above. The thing that sets them to stand out is simple... They all have real talent

03 Sep 2010, 18:36	#6
mib Medium/Paranormal Investigator Join Date: 22.12.2006 Location: Swansea,Wales. Posts: 252	Cliff Richard is still going strong.

03 Sep 2010, 18:43	#7
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Meat & Bruce

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The-Meat-85 Loafer Join Date: 09.01.2009 Location: North East, England Posts: 54	Meat, of course, Tom Jones still belts them out. I saw Ozzy Osbourne in Oxford in July and he can still go.

03 Sep 2010, 18:47	#9
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,349	Steven Tyler...without a doubt

03 Sep 2010, 18:52	#10
Megan Super Loafer Join Date: 01.01.2010 Location: Texas Posts: 213	I saw Elton John and Billy Joel last year.. not too bad for a couple of piano players! :) they still have the audience in the palm of their hands!

03 Sep 2010, 18:56	#11
Vickip Mega Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Location: Posts: 8,101	Meat, Elton John, Huey Lewis and Tom Jones. Simon & Garfunkel were amazing when I saw them live a few years ago, but I think Garfunkel is having throat problems now and had to cancel their tour. I would love to see Neil Diamond or Cher in concert just once

03 Sep 2010, 18:57	#12
mib Medium/Paranormal Investigator Join Date: 22.12.2006 Location: Swansea,Wales. Posts: 252	Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka

03 Sep 2010, 19:17	#15
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Thinking about it, the artists we've had tickets to over the past few years have all been over 60 (and if not over 60 then pretty close!)... Meat, The Boss, Kenny Rogers (my god I love that man!), Tina (most amazing woman I've ever seen, I swear she and Patti could rule the world), Elton John, Def Leppard and Whitesnake, Southside Johnny... For someone my age that's actually quite an odd list isn't it, oh how different things could have been had I got into Boyzone as a child

03 Sep 2010, 19:25	#16
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Forgot about Kenny. For someone I wasn't too fussed about in the past, I'd go see him again in concert in an instant! Most "new" bands or artists these days don't spend the time learning their craft on the road and so don't learn how to put on a good show from hard earned experience. I can think of very few exceptions to this apart from The Gaslight Anthem, who must be one of the hardest working bands in the business at the moment. They've been on tour since around April and are continuing until December they've barely stopped. As an example they played Reading and Leeds Festivals this last Friday and Saturday in the UK and then back on the road in the US on Tuesday!

03 Sep 2010, 20:10	#18
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	This should be The best performer over 60 BESIDES Meat. Id have to say Robin Williams

03 Sep 2010, 20:41	#20
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Having listened to Tina for years I expected to be disappointed with her show as she couldn't possibly still be as good as she was, we also saw some reviews that weren't brilliant but she absolutely blew us away. Andy and I met up with a friend of mine during the interval and we were all in complete disbelief at how fantastic she was...note perfect and still doing every move of every dance routine in stilettoes...what a woman!

03 Sep 2010, 21:06	#21
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 08.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	Many of the artists I would list have been mentioned already. I'd like to add Ray Charles (unfortunately he died some years ago) and Neil Young.

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duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,871	most of the older established performers have still got it (as mentioned). but, i'd like to add mr joe cocker to the above list of luminaries if i may

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Betty ˙·٠•● ♫ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♪ ●•٠·˙ Join Date: 12.11.2006 Location: Niedersachsen Posts: 6,387	Cher and John Farnham