Was just watching TV and there was that little live footage of a recent Bruce Springsteen concert where he yells Born in the USA into the microphone. His voice was so weak and failed him occasionally, and I couldn't help but feel sorry for him and similar artists who keep ruminating their ancient songs as if they were still young. Don't know if Springsteen for instance has financial problems or if he really thinks he is still good on stage. Frankly, if he were not a well-known artist from the past, would people go to a concert of his if he were a new artist and "sang" like that?
It might sound harsh, but I think he should consider retiring if he can afford to.
Which artists do you think should also retire?
Some artists retired, but came back later on, anyway.
Aging artists: retire or perform till the bitter end?
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- KVRAF
- 35687 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Roling Stones should retire. They look like arse. 
Slayer are getting a bit ridiculous too, with their grey beards and all that. But hey, respect for still rocking, and having so much energy in that age. Obviously they like what they're doing very much still, so they should go on, until they don't feel like doing it anymore. Money isn't a concern obviously.
Slayer are getting a bit ridiculous too, with their grey beards and all that. But hey, respect for still rocking, and having so much energy in that age. Obviously they like what they're doing very much still, so they should go on, until they don't feel like doing it anymore. Money isn't a concern obviously.-
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- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
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- KVRAF
- 3878 posts since 28 Jun, 2009 from Wherever I lay my hat
Well, to pick out Springsteen is kind of misleading. There is bad footage of any artist to be had, and he is usually still pretty much at the top of his game - going by "recent" concerts and footage that I've seen. Oh yeah, he's cut down on the four to five hour shows, playing for a mere three hours at best. Kinda lame, actually.
The man is 66 years old, and I'd wager he's got more energy and drive than most members here.
I don't think any artist "should" retire, actually. There's surely enough room on this earth for everyone, and if people still want to hear somebody, why the hell should he/she step down? Who am I to tell them to? Let them perform until they drop dead on stage.
The man is 66 years old, and I'd wager he's got more energy and drive than most members here.
I don't think any artist "should" retire, actually. There's surely enough room on this earth for everyone, and if people still want to hear somebody, why the hell should he/she step down? Who am I to tell them to? Let them perform until they drop dead on stage.
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- KVRAF
- 25849 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
John Foxx will be 68 this year, I will be sad if he thinks about retiring 
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- KVRAF
- 5745 posts since 11 Feb, 2005 from Bordeaux France
Bob Dylan is a very good exemple. Most people who loved him in the sixties hardly recognise his voice and his song the way he sings now. I followed his career with highs and downs, and I love his last albums, I just love him like he is now.
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- 1323 posts since 26 Mar, 2004 from UK
"Hope I die before I get old" - Roger Daltrey (71).
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- KVRAF
- 37500 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
He should never have started in the first place.Aloysius wrote:I think Justin Bieber should retire.
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- KVRAF
- 25849 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
He can reinvent himself, do like Garth Brooks and come up with a Chris Gaines alias
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- 12235 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
I think I found the real problem.fluffy_little_something wrote:Was just watching TV...
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- 3959 posts since 10 Sep, 2010 from A shit hole (Ireland).
I don't like his music one bit...fluffy_little_something wrote: It might sound harsh, but I think he should consider retiring if he can afford to. .
But why should he consider retiring? Because he wasn't quite as powerful as he used to be or because of a few whingers.
If he selling tickets, and he and his fans are enjoying it. Why shouldn't he keep on going?
Maybe he feels sorry for us lot, a bunch of 'no marks' on a forum, who's music will never get any significant recognition whatsoever.
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- 5390 posts since 25 Jan, 2014 from The End of The World as We Knowit
Should we include artists we think should retire from posting here on kvr? Does that qualify as "perform?"fluffy_little_something wrote:Which artists do you think should also retire?
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