Morgan BellIs Aerosmith Ageing? Are the Stones Stagnant?
October 3rd 2006 06:21
It’s remarkably rare for Rockstars to survive their Rock & Roll years. But, some do. Of course, no one can forget America’s Aerosmith, who were recognised as unrivalled rock and rollers in the early 70s. Nowadays, Aerosmith are still going, albeit hindered by their age and the detrimental effects of their previous drug habits. Recently producing their 13th studio album, many people speculate this band has long since peaked. Steven Tyler is certainly feeling his age, having to cancel an already interrupted (other members of the band had been unwell) 2006 tour as a result of potentially career-ending throat surgery.
Another bunch of unforgettable oldies is without doubt the Rolling Stones, who have been together since 1962. Keith Richards has reached the ripe old age of 62 and Mick Jagger is one year his senior, although the Rockstars look closer to 90 thanks to decades of substance abuse. In April 2006 Keith Richards suffered a potentially fatal fall from a coconut tree and sustained a significant head injury. Mick Jagger now relies upon an onstage autocue to remind him of his 40 year old lyrics, as well as prompting him the names of the cities the band performs in. Should rockers like this stop dragging it out and know when to quit? Hell no! Aerosmith’s latest album has received significant critical acclaim and Steven Tyler is rocking harder than ever in the band’s live performances. The Rolling Stones are back on the road as Richards’ head injury heals and Jagger recovers from laryngitis. Sure, these artists may have long since passed their peak. However, that is no justification for denying millions of fans what they’d want more than anything else; to see and hear their favourite bands perform live. Who cares if these Rockstars are old, they are living the way Rockstars should live, rocking and rolling till they die.
Another bunch of unforgettable oldies is without doubt the Rolling Stones, who have been together since 1962. Keith Richards has reached the ripe old age of 62 and Mick Jagger is one year his senior, although the Rockstars look closer to 90 thanks to decades of substance abuse. In April 2006 Keith Richards suffered a potentially fatal fall from a coconut tree and sustained a significant head injury. Mick Jagger now relies upon an onstage autocue to remind him of his 40 year old lyrics, as well as prompting him the names of the cities the band performs in. Should rockers like this stop dragging it out and know when to quit? Hell no! Aerosmith’s latest album has received significant critical acclaim and Steven Tyler is rocking harder than ever in the band’s live performances. The Rolling Stones are back on the road as Richards’ head injury heals and Jagger recovers from laryngitis. Sure, these artists may have long since passed their peak. However, that is no justification for denying millions of fans what they’d want more than anything else; to see and hear their favourite bands perform live. Who cares if these Rockstars are old, they are living the way Rockstars should live, rocking and rolling till they die.
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It's not a case of reliving thier good years, or thier younger years, or whatever. It's a case of giving the fans what they want. McCartney can't sing anymore, Petty looks like a ghoul, The Stones look like...well, you get the idea. But the fans don't care.
Feel free to retort when you have grown the balls to stand up in front of thousands upon thousands of people and give it your all.
Oh, and regarding the projection of bathroom linen, I think the word you're looking for is "throw".
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