Best performers over 60 - Page 2

Drumbum · 04 Sep 2010, 03:17

Meat, Bruce, Elton John and Status Quo!

And I'm only 21! I consider myself lucky to be honest...

My life would be complete if Billy Joel and Phil Collins were on that list. Mark Knopfler would then be the icing on the cake...

AndrewG · 04 Sep 2010, 03:31

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Originally Posted by Drumbum

My life would be complete if Billy Joel and Phil Collins were on that list. Mark Knopfler would then be the icing on the cake...

Couldn't have said it better.
However I would prefer to see Knopfler if he were to do only or at least mostly Dire Straits songs. Been looking at his recent setlists and two isn't enough for me to be convinced to go.

Drumbum · 04 Sep 2010, 03:43

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Couldn't have said it better.
However I would prefer to see Knopfler if he were to do only or at least mostly Dire Straits songs. Been looking at his recent setlists and two isn't enough for me to be convinced to go.

Oh I'm the opposite, I'd love him to drop any of the Dire Straits stuff to bring in 2 more of his own songs. Particularly if one of them songs was to be Cannibals.

AndrewG · 04 Sep 2010, 04:02

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Originally Posted by Drumbum

Oh I'm the opposite, I'd love him to drop any of the Dire Straits stuff to bring in 2 more of his own songs. Particularly if one of them songs was to be Cannibals.

Yikes, I'm surprised. Always found the Dire Straits music to be legendary. Recently watched the Alchemy show on Blu Ray. Quite stunning I thought and ahead of its time. 14 minute version of Tunnel of Love is one of the most definitive pieces of rock music I've ever heard and then there's Sultans and Romeo & Juliet, but I just preferred those 80s and 90s arrangements. Find that type of music much closer to Springsteen, even Joel and Steinman than what he's doing now, which is more roots rock/folk/country I'd say, quite particular for a Scotsman too. No offence though, if his heart is in that he should do it.

Elijah's way · 04 Sep 2010, 04:16

Meat Loaf, Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy Osborne, Cher, and Tina Turner

Soon to be Phil Collins, and Tom Petty

samurai7 · 04 Sep 2010, 04:44

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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!

Can't believe I forgot to add The Who, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Robert Plant and Paul Rodgers to the list! And David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Elton, Whitesnake, and Bob Dylan (well, even though he wasn't especially good on the night, he's still a legend!) Then there's Van Morrison, The Manfreds, and the countless hordes I've forgotten lol

Come to think of it, the majority of the shows I've been to have been by what might be refered to as 'older' artists. But then I've always had good taste when it comes to such things, obviously!

Sue K · 04 Sep 2010, 06:08

Meat and so many mentioned so far and a personal very very fave, Peter Tork.

*AndyK* · 04 Sep 2010, 13:04

If we're adding legends to the list then James Brown has to be there, I wouldn't say his was the best show ever, but good to have ticked a legend off the list.

Although I mentioned the Stones in my earlier post, as well as seeing them as the complete entity, I've also seen Bill Wyman with the Rhythm Kings and Ronnie Wood in a solo show, both of which were excellent.

melon · 04 Sep 2010, 13:18

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John Farnham

Agreed!!!

I agree with all here, does AC/DC count? Brian Johnson is same age as Meat the others are all in their late 50's

Sarge · 04 Sep 2010, 13:55

I forgot these guys

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A Slice Of English · 04 Sep 2010, 14:31

The Stones. The Who.

Devil's Son · 04 Sep 2010, 15:43

well as a lot of you said meat and bruce, sarge i'm glad you mantioned the dubliners and i must admit i was never a big fan if him but tom jone's new album is great! i saw him on tv yesterday performing john lee hooker's (which brings me to all this over 60 year old blues artists i would add to the list) burning hell. amazing!

Cristina · 04 Sep 2010, 17:31

many of my favorite over 60 artists have been mentioned, just like to add Shirley Bassey and the great Darlene Love. And Allman Brothers. but there are so many more

Dick · 04 Sep 2010, 19:18

there is a great bunch of em, most mentioned. From what ive witness myself i'd have to say Steven Tyler and, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi from Quo. And is a slighty different...

.....ya know wht fuk it, he's still a performer/singer. Ken Dodd. The man is in his 80's and still performs his mammoth 5hr shows 100 times a year. Joking aside he's best selling artist of the 60's appart from the Beatles. Even if someone isnt a fan, you gotta respect his ability.

Evil One · 04 Sep 2010, 19:21

No one's mentioned Daveake yet.

Sue K · 04 Sep 2010, 23:37

and "duh" at me ! Crosby, Stills & Nash ! YES !

samurai7 · 05 Sep 2010, 05:08

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and "duh" at me ! Crosby, Stills & Nash ! YES !

I saw them in Hyde Park in June, on the same bill as Crowded House, Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney. A great day!

Sue K · 05 Sep 2010, 05:10

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I saw them in Hyde Park in June, on the same bill as Crowded House, Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney. A great day!

Wow ! ... It sounds like ! Good on ya ! ...

...

glynisayers25 · 06 Sep 2010, 01:13

Meat and Lenoard Cohen

Drumbum · 06 Sep 2010, 01:30

Has Jackson Browne been mentioned?

He is another fella I HAVE to see. Late For The Sky is one of my all time favourite songs...

batty babe · 06 Sep 2010, 12:17

Gene Simmons

Sue K · 06 Sep 2010, 14:24

OMG OMG OMG... I just saw a very fave on the Jerry Lewis Telethon for MDA... I near went MAAAAD !!... What's left of Three Dog Night !! ... and they sounded GGGGGRRRRREAT ... OMG... errr... I'm adding them to the list . JOY TO THE WORLD... WOW~D~WOW !!! I used to see them every time they came to town ! I talked to Corey Wells on the phone ! (bit of a stalker I was in my HEY ! day ... lol ... )

duke knooby · 12 Sep 2010, 17:46

the late mr johnny cash deserves a mention i reckon

Sue K · 12 Sep 2010, 22:56

Has any one mentioned Jerry Lee Lewis ??? He has a new album out called Mean Old Man and was on The View the other day and wowDwow ! He still plays a mean piano and can sing along to the playing as well ! I was rightly happy and impressed.

Drumbum · 13 Sep 2010, 05:05

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Has any one mentioned Jerry Lee Lewis ??? He has a new album out called Mean Old Man and was on The View the other day and wowDwow ! He still plays a mean piano and can sing along to the playing as well ! I was rightly happy and impressed.

I feckin' love Jerry Lee Lewis!

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Drumbum Senior Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2010 Location: Galway Posts: 122	Meat, Bruce, Elton John and Status Quo! And I'm only 21! I consider myself lucky to be honest... My life would be complete if Billy Joel and Phil Collins were on that list. Mark Knopfler would then be the icing on the cake...

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Elijah's way Soul Auctioneer Join Date: 26.06.2005 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 1,529	Meat Loaf, Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy Osborne, Cher, and Tina Turner Soon to be Phil Collins, and Tom Petty

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Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	Meat and so many mentioned so far and a personal very very fave, Peter Tork.

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AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	If we're adding legends to the list then James Brown has to be there, I wouldn't say his was the best show ever, but good to have ticked a legend off the list. Although I mentioned the Stones in my earlier post, as well as seeing them as the complete entity, I've also seen Bill Wyman with the Rhythm Kings and Ronnie Wood in a solo show, both of which were excellent.

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A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	The Stones. The Who.

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Devil's Son always behind you Join Date: 09.05.2006 Posts: 1,342	well as a lot of you said meat and bruce, sarge i'm glad you mantioned the dubliners and i must admit i was never a big fan if him but tom jone's new album is great! i saw him on tv yesterday performing john lee hooker's (which brings me to all this over 60 year old blues artists i would add to the list) burning hell. amazing!

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Cristina Senior Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Location: La Spezia Posts: 153	many of my favorite over 60 artists have been mentioned, just like to add Shirley Bassey and the great Darlene Love. And Allman Brothers. but there are so many more

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Dick Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Donaghadee, Northern Ireland Posts: 385	there is a great bunch of em, most mentioned. From what ive witness myself i'd have to say Steven Tyler and, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi from Quo. And is a slighty different... .....ya know wht fuk it, he's still a performer/singer. Ken Dodd. The man is in his 80's and still performs his mammoth 5hr shows 100 times a year. Joking aside he's best selling artist of the 60's appart from the Beatles. Even if someone isnt a fan, you gotta respect his ability.

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Drumbum Senior Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2010 Location: Galway Posts: 122	Has Jackson Browne been mentioned? He is another fella I HAVE to see. Late For The Sky is one of my all time favourite songs...

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Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	Has any one mentioned Jerry Lee Lewis ??? He has a new album out called Mean Old Man and was on The View the other day and wowDwow ! He still plays a mean piano and can sing along to the playing as well ! I was rightly happy and impressed.