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Don't understand;besides Money why some Singers/Musicians and in some cases Actors/Actresses just don't retire when they're past their performing career. Who in your opinion should retire that are still performing.

I have two that come to mind. Neil Diamond (74 years old) and the Rolling Stones. Both are past their prime and I don't understand why some are playing good dollars to see them in concert.
 

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The money is huge, and the energy rush of performing is still the same. It is similar to the fairly recent phenomenon of senior circuits for sports - golf, tennis, etc. And the following is similar - people feeling nostalgic about past sporting hero or entertainment heroes.
For actors ... parts exist for older performers. Not advocating a 50 year old Juliet (which used to happen) but seeing Olivier play an aging vaudevillian is still great theater.

Once had a famous American Shakespearean acting teacher describe the role of King Lear as a part that when you were young you didn't have enough experience to play, and when you were old enough, you didn't have the strength left to perform it.
 

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Don't understand;besides Money why some Singers/Musicians and in some cases Actors/Actresses just don't retire when they're past their performing career. Who in your opinion should retire that are still performing.

I have two that come to mind. Neil Diamond (74 years old) and the Rolling Stones. Both are past their prime and I don't understand why some are playing good dollars to see them in concert.

think you answered your own comment
 

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For some, the music or acting performance isn't what the do, it's what they ARE. I seriously doubt the Rolling Stones need the money but I think they do need to perform.

Besides, what's life without seeing more Betty White? I love Betty and want to be her when I grow up.
 

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Once had a famous American Shakespearean acting teacher describe the role of King Lear as a part that when you were young you didn't have enough experience to play, and when you were old enough, you didn't have the strength left to perform it.
It's a somewhat similar case with female opera singers trying to do Wagner. It helps to be in your prime.
 

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Don't understand;besides Money why some Singers/Musicians and in some cases Actors/Actresses just don't retire when they're past their performing career. Who in your opinion should retire that are still performing.

I have two that come to mind. Neil Diamond (74 years old) and the Rolling Stones. Both are past their prime and I don't understand why some are playing good dollars to see them in concert.

Are you saying people should retire just because they are old?
They both still sell out shows with fans who love them.

They apparently are still performing great shows.
Here are some reviews:
http://reviews.ticketmaster.com/7171/734917/neil-diamond-reviews/reviews.htm

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/e...bright-as-he-belts-out-the-hits-31343036.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...-Vestiges-of-greatness-in-his-repertoire.html

http://www.dispatch.com/content/sto...t/2015/03/19/concert-review-neil-diamond.html

http://reviews.ticketmaster.com/7171/806216/the-rolling-stones-reviews/reviews.htm

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/05/mick_jagger_and_rolling_stones.html

http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/06/1...ing-stones-affirm-their-greatness-in-atlanta/

I especially liked this quote:
"Centuries from now, historians will stumble upon footage from a 2000s-era Rolling Stones concert and gape.

'How old are those dudes?” they’ll wonder, refusing to believe that a bunch of guys ranging from 68 to 74 years of age were capable of such visceral showmanship, such heartily performed songs, such unbelievable stamina.'"

They love to play.
Crowds love them.
It's fun.

This year I saw Fleetwood Mac -- 72-year-old Christine McVie and the rest of the band – ranging in age from 65 to 69 – were amazing. It was one of the best concerts I have seen in 40+ years of concert going.

73-year old Paul McCartney's shows are legendary for their quality and energy.

It's not as if these acts are embarrassing themselves, like old Elvis and Sinatra. Since these acts certainly have the money to retire and never lift a finger again (McCartney is worth over $1 billion, Jagger over $300 million, Diamond $175 million) they do it because they love it. Living in hotels and being on the road is hard work. It seems these acts love it and so do their fans. Good for them all.
 

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Are you saying people should retire just because they are old?
They both still sell out shows with fans who love them.

They apparently are still performing great shows.
Here are some reviews:
http://reviews.ticketmaster.com/7171/734917/neil-diamond-reviews/reviews.htm

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/e...bright-as-he-belts-out-the-hits-31343036.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...-Vestiges-of-greatness-in-his-repertoire.html

http://www.dispatch.com/content/sto...t/2015/03/19/concert-review-neil-diamond.html

http://reviews.ticketmaster.com/7171/806216/the-rolling-stones-reviews/reviews.htm

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/05/mick_jagger_and_rolling_stones.html

http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/06/1...ing-stones-affirm-their-greatness-in-atlanta/

I especially liked this quote:
"Centuries from now, historians will stumble upon footage from a 2000s-era Rolling Stones concert and gape.

'How old are those dudes?” they’ll wonder, refusing to believe that a bunch of guys ranging from 68 to 74 years of age were capable of such visceral showmanship, such heartily performed songs, such unbelievable stamina.'"

They love to play.
Crowds love them.
It's fun.

This year I saw Fleetwood Mac -- 72-year-old Christine McVie and the rest of the band – ranging in age from 65 to 69 – were amazing. It was one of the best concerts I have seen in 40+ years of concert going.

73-year old Paul McCartney's shows are legendary for their quality and energy.

It's not as if these acts are embarrassing themselves, like old Elvis and Sinatra. Since these acts certainly have the money to retire and never lift a finger again (McCartney is worth over $1 billion, Jagger over $300 million, Diamond $175 million) they do it because they love it. Living in hotels and being on the road is hard work. It seems these acts love it and so do their fans. Good for them all.
Christine McVie is 72? OMG! I don't know whether that makes me feel old, or young . . . .
 

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No, I think Performers should watch a tape of their performances today and if they are bad/mediocre say to themselves, I have more pride then to continue to perform for money/accolades. With some performers its the song that brings back the memories, not how the entertainer's performance is today. At some point in an entertainers life, they lose the quality of their voice/abilities and they IMHO should recognize it. As the saying goes, Hang up the Shoes.

Betty White's roles are tailored to her age, so actors/actresses can/should have longer longevity if they have talent. Now if Betty White was attempting to do physical comedy it wouldn't work because of her age.

Just my personal opinion and my pocket book does my talking as I won't spend the money to go to a concert just because a Group/Singer was one of my favorites when I was a teenager/in my 20's unless the talent is still there in my opinion. I'll watch them on TV for a while, but at some point if the talents gone, I'll find something else to watch. If I want to watch Neil Diamond Stones etc, I'll peruse YouTube or other channels and watch the Singers in their Hey Day, not what they do today.
 

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If hosts and announcers are included as entertainers, and age is not a factor, I nominate Pat and Vanna, Joe Buck, Ryan Seacrest, and anyone involved in American Ninja.
 
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The money is huge, and the energy rush of performing is still the same. It is similar to the fairly recent phenomenon of senior circuits for sports - golf, tennis, etc. And the following is similar - people feeling nostalgic about past sporting hero or entertainment heroes.
For actors ... parts exist for older performers. Not advocating a 50 year old Juliet (which used to happen) but seeing Olivier play an aging vaudevillian is still great theater.

Once had a famous American Shakespearean acting teacher describe the role of King Lear as a part that when you were young you didn't have enough experience to play, and when you were old enough, you didn't have the strength left to perform it.

Rarely is it about the money. The ego boost of being adored by fans is beyond the imagination of those who have not experienced it (like me). Remember Frank Sinatra sounding like a dying frog croaking and forgetting the words of STANDARDS? it's the ego rush and it's addictive to some. Some poor souls either squandered their finances away or were cheated out of them by "trusted Financial wizards" and need the work--but that's rare. Hollywood and TV publicists muck up the scene by making the entertainer 20 years younger or 10 years older---which ever worked for them as the started their careers.
 
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If hosts and announcers are included as entertainers, and age is not a factor, I nominate Pat and Vanna, Joe Buck, Ryan Seacrest, and anyone involved in American Ninja.
Everyone on the Today Show except Al !!! Or like shows in the morning. Al is ageless.
 
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Are you saying people should retire just because they are old?
They both still sell out shows with fans who love them.

They apparently are still performing great shows.
Here are some reviews:
http://reviews.ticketmaster.com/7171/734917/neil-diamond-reviews/reviews.htm

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/e...bright-as-he-belts-out-the-hits-31343036.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...-Vestiges-of-greatness-in-his-repertoire.html

http://www.dispatch.com/content/sto...t/2015/03/19/concert-review-neil-diamond.html

http://reviews.ticketmaster.com/7171/806216/the-rolling-stones-reviews/reviews.htm

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/05/mick_jagger_and_rolling_stones.html

http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/06/1...ing-stones-affirm-their-greatness-in-atlanta/

I especially liked this quote:

"Centuries from now, historians will stumble upon footage from a 2000s-era Rolling Stones concert and gape.

'How old are those dudes?” they’ll wonder, refusing to believe that a bunch of guys ranging from 68 to 74 years of age were capable of such visceral showmanship, such heartily performed songs, such unbelievable stamina.'"

They love to play.
Crowds love them.
It's fun.

This year I saw Fleetwood Mac -- 72-year-old Christine McVie and the rest of the band – ranging in age from 65 to 69 – were amazing. It was one of the best concerts I have seen in 40+ years of concert going.

73-year old Paul McCartney's shows are legendary for their quality and energy.

It's not as if these acts are embarrassing themselves, like old Elvis and Sinatra. Since these acts certainly have the money to retire and never lift a finger again (McCartney is worth over $1 billion, Jagger over $300 million, Diamond $175 million) they do it because they love it. Living in hotels and being on the road is hard work. It seems these acts love it and so do their fans. Good for them all.

It doesn't matter whether crowds love them--as long as someone will offer them a venue from which to be seen and heard.
As entertainers age some need the adoring crowd (even without the adoring) ---to some that is LIFE, without being on stage then life loses all meaning. Money is incidental.
 
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For some, the music or acting performance isn't what the do, it's what they ARE. I seriously doubt the Rolling Stones need the money but I think they do need to perform.

Besides, what's life without seeing more Betty White? I love Betty and want to be here when I grow up.

Betty White will never grow up---without Allen Ludden(?) she loses all control.
 
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If, in 1970, someone had offered 10,000 to one odds on Keith Richards being alive in 2015 there would have been no takers.
:rolleyes:
A young Mick Jagger said he would never be jumping around onstage singing Jumpin' Jack Flash when he was 50
 

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Tony Bennett (age 89) seems to be more popular than ever. His latest gig is with Lady Gaga. I thought Larry King hung around too long. Bob Newhart ( age 85) looks old in guest appearances on Big Bang Theory.
 

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Tony Bennett (age 89) seems to be more popular than ever. His latest gig is with Lady Gaga. I thought Larry King hung around too long. Bob Newhart ( age 85) looks old in guest appearances on Big Bang Theory.
That's because he IS old! Not everyone can look as amazing as Betty White as they get well into their 80's! :)
 

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Gosh they're ten years older then Arrowsmith and the same age as the Rolling Stones. All in the 70's

Members of the Beach Boys have split up and gone they're separate way. http://www.beachboysfanclub.com
/bbtours.htm


To each their own :)



Here's a site that shows some ages and who's dead in the music industry. http://www.wa-wd.com/list.asp?list=Mrollstone
Mike Love and Bruce Johnston are in the group. Also in the group are Mike Love's son and John Cowsill, another name you might recognize.

Some people enjoy their nostalgia. No need to pee in their Cheerios.
 

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I'm going to see the Beach Boys in New Haven this week. Can't wait!

Well, technically you are seeing two of the Beach Boys. If you ever get the chance Nan, go see Brian Wilson. He is actually very good for who he is and what he went through. And his band is fantastic.
 

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Some people enjoy their nostalgia. No need to pee in their Cheerios.

I suppose that peeing in someone's cheerios is not a good thing.
 
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