Is age just a number?

[B-line]

Wouldn't be just appropriate, that would be awesome! Maybe we can win Tom Jones as guest singer
As far as I know, he's working in Las Vegas.

Don't think that Tom is working here now, but....

Here we go:
BRITTNEY (in the role of teen-ager, youth)
and
TOM (He'll come if the $$ is right) as the "Parent" elder!
Singing the Production number as a Duo!

Ka-CHING!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I've hesitated from posting this but here goes.....some self-doubt at play here.

I am retired, getting Social Security and playing in a 90's cover band with three 30-somethings for the past 4 years. I love the music and the challenge of taking myself out of my comfort zone. I love the energy the younger band members show. Great chemistry. We are ascending in the local area. Gig venues are getting into the "prime" local area places and the money is getting good but none of us are into it for the money.

I am able to play for 4 hours. I don't have a problem with the late hours. I feel appreciated by the other members but I kinda feel that my lower energy level and age might affect the band's image. I move around. I don't jump in the air or run around the stage but I move to the music.

Sometimes I think I am a novelty. Some people have remarked that it is cool to see someone my age playing with guys a generation apart in age. I imagine some feel my age might be a negative.

Most of what I see is similarly aged band members playing music from their generation.

Am I cramping my bands image or does age matter?

No, you are not. If your band mates like having you in the band and you are able to hold up your end, there is no problem to discuss.
You are blessed with good health and the mental attitude to keep on keepin' on. And, you are not alone. I'm 74 and playing regularly with a trio doing classic and southern rock, blues, and a bit of country. Last year we did 25 gigs after I joined the band in March of 2016. So far this year, it has been 14 gigs, mostly 4 hour gigs and 1 3 hour. We have 5 gigs in the next 4 weeks. I'm loving it. It keeps me interested and moving.
I load my gear and the PA and run sound for the band as well.
So, if we can, why not?

 

[B-line]

No, you are not. If your band mates like having you in the band and you are able to hold up your end, there is no problem to discuss.
You are blessed with good health and the mental attitude to keep on keepin' on. And, you are not alone. I'm 74 and playing regularly with a trio doing classic and southern rock, blues, and a bit of country. Last year we did 25 gigs after I joined the band in March of 2016. So far this year, it has been 14 gigs, mostly 4 hour gigs and 1 3 hour. We have 5 gigs in the next 4 weeks. I'm loving it. It keeps me interested and moving.
I load my gear and the PA and run sound for the band as well.
So, if we can, why not?

AWESOME!

 

[StatesideRambler]

No, you are not. If your band mates like having you in the band and you are able to hold up your end, there is no problem to discuss.
You are blessed with good health and the mental attitude to keep on keepin' on. And, you are not alone. I'm 74 and playing regularly with a trio doing classic and southern rock, blues, and a bit of country. Last year we did 25 gigs after I joined the band in March of 2016. So far this year, it has been 14 gigs, mostly 4 hour gigs and 1 3 hour. We have 5 gigs in the next 4 weeks. I'm loving it. It keeps me interested and moving.
I load my gear and the PA and run sound for the band as well.
So, if we can, why not?

Something for me to aspire to; I'm 66. I'll gladly leave the PA to someone else, though.

 

[Jimmy4string]

Nope! We are all oldies in 51-54 range and we rock! had those young kids dancing about on saturday !

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Something for me to aspire to; I'm 66. I'll gladly leave the PA to someone else, though.

I would rather not have to do it. I have to because the other two members of the band are a guitar player and a drummer.

 

[aborgman]

My previous band at inception:
Me: 28
Guitar/Lead vox: 35
Drummer: 55
Rhythm guitar/vox: 62


My current band last incarnation:
Me: 37
Guitar/Lead vox: 36
Drummer: 35
Rhythm guitar/vox: 57


My current band:
Me: 42
Guitar/Lead vox: 41
Drummer: 46
Guitar/Vox: 23
Keyboard/Vox: 64


Never caused us any issues...

 

[vulturedog]

If no is complaining rock on brother!!
I'm 45 my hair turned gray in my late 30's I dye my hair and beard now my hair is thining on top... im a hat guy now
But I'm the youngest in my 90's cover band ... I don't care I love to play and get great enjoyment out of it...
so don't worry