Next time you're feeling "too old" to sing or perform - read this.
Hey guys,
I have this discussion with Ken on a semi regular basis, how age relates to the ability to perform. Well, even though I can't sing my way out of a paper bag (I'm just the web guy and administrator) I have been in the music business as a photographer for a long time and one of my favorite bands is Motorhead.
Before you laugh, I want you to check out their tour schedule and remember that lead vocalist and bassist Lemmy is 66 years old and tours around the world continually and records a new album every two years. Also remember that his style of "singing" is extremely stressful.
I hope you get a chuckle and some motivation from this

Nigel
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So, Nigel, was one of those full-body Motorhead Tattoos you?
Bob
However, I may never get to be the "rock star." I have responsibilities and can't just live on the road like the 20-somethings that are starting bands, as they have always done.
And my voice doesn't fit anyone's "sound." I sing just fine in public and have done so many times and recieved applause. And no one is looking for me. And this is not self-pity. If anything, I can get away with being stubborn (family trait. We could teach mules how to be "stubborn.") I just keep doing what I am doing for my own enjoyment, which is how I think it ought to be, whether one is famous or not.
And my aim is to keep my voice sounding just as young for the next 30 years or so.
Lemmy - a force of nature. He never tries to put on an effect. He is what he is. And breaks the "rules." Smokes, drinks Black Jack and Coca-Cola. He let his voice be his guide and that's another valuable lesson, I think. Lemmy's not too old to sing. And neither am I.
Not bad
Another great guy:
Tom Jones: 'Burning Hell' Live Session
P.S. How you are doing the youtube videos built in the page?
Theres,s hope for me yet!! I,m 69 in 3 weeks. Rock on. I say
Alan
I'am 54 and when I sing I still catch some admiring looks coming from younger singers.... I'am so proud of myself ....and it seems that the more I work my voice with KTVA, the more it sounds great..
There is definitely hope for you. Keep on Rockin'!
:^)
Bob
I don't think it has only to do with aging.
That guy from lover boy,Michael jackson and Anthony green always sounded the same.
It will be interesting to do them (or something similar come the end of March
I am looking for female older singers who still sing and peform in front of an audience. Except Aretha Franklin, who else do you know? I need models, I have the intention to perform when I retire, I have a dream...
How about Bonnie Raitt, Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick...
There are other mature women who are also students that sing and perform.
As far as successful female artists go..............
Pat Benetar - Tina Turner - Celine Dion - Stevie Nicks - Reba McCintyre - Dolly Parton - Natalie Cole - Ann Wilson
Thanks a lot @Furious_Phil and @videoace , yes I like Pat Benatar, she still rocks!!
The longer you stick with it, the more your voice will continue to strengthen and grow.