OT Entertainers that Should Just Retire

[triaddukefan]

Miley Cyrus

Kanye West

 

[meyers7]

Miley Cyrus

Kanye West

You're very liberal with the definition of "entertainer".

 

[Zorro]

Even as we post our admiration - or, in some cases, disdain - for aging performers, I cannot help but think of the many legendary artists who were taken offstage early, often tragically. To name but a few: Buddy Holly ("The day that music died"), Jimi Hendrix ("Are You Experienced?"), Janis Joplin ("A Piece of My Heart"). . . .

Stevie Ray, Gram Parsons, Richie Valens, Jim Morrison, Sid Vicious. (Only kidding about Sid; he actually overstayed his welcome.)

 

[triaddukefan]

You're very liberal with the definition of "entertainer".

 

[pinotbear]

Donald Trump

 

[uconnell]

My cousin keeps talking me into going to see fogie bands, even after I swear, "never again." Some have been really good though, particularly Eric Clapton (still the real deal), Beach Boys (enhanced by a hired ~12-man band in the background, but sounded just like their records in the '60s), and McCartney (mostly a Beatles tribute, and enhanced by a large band, but really good).

One I didn't see cuz I had no interest was Glen Campbell. Cousin video'd some of it on his phone. Glen had to read the lyrics off a teleporter because he couldn't remember the words to his classic songs due to Alzheimer's - basically doing karaoke on songs he wrote himself. Very sad, almost exploitative maybe.

I love Glen's music the words told a story. Witchita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Rhinestone Cowboy, etc. I watched the show and yes it was sad, yes he had to read the words, but he could still play the guitar.

 

[j66kicker]

I love Glen's music the words told a story. Witchita Lineman, Gentle on My Mind, Rhinestone Cowboy, etc. I watched the show and yes it was sad, yes he had to read the words, but he could still play the guitar.

Agree - he still had it on the guitar

 

[Boxerpups4me]

Elton John is one of my favorite singers of all time, but he def needs to hang it up..

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Elton John is one of my favorite singers of all time, but he def needs to hang it up..

I saw his Vegas show in April, I didn't think he was bad. Great entertainer.

 

[uconnell]

Keith is still alive.

He only looks dead.

 

[Boxerpups4me]

Billy Ocean sounds nearly the same as he did in the 80's. I would def recommend one of his concerts

 

[MilfordHusky]

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, all mid 60's. Saw them 2 yrs ago and they are still going strong with 3 hr shows. Maybe not so many back to back dates like in 1974 on the Born to Run tour. Worth every penny, never disappoints !!!!!!!

It's the 40th anniversary of Born to Run, an iconic album.

 

[Kaizen]

Miley Cyrus
Kanye West

Totally agree, plus anyone related to the Kardashians' Family (should send this family to North Korea).

 

[pinotbear]

He only looks dead.

Yeah, Keith's only mostly dead: that mean's he still slightly alive.

 

[Beemer]

I have only seen him on VH-1 Classic but Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, Queen) still has a great voice after 40+ years.