OT- When you're 80 years old, will you....

[scarygirl]

Still be listening to the music you do now? Music like Journey, Motley Crue, whatever. Granted it could be a little strange, considering by that time, all those bands will either be dead or senile. I don't know, I can't imagine myself older than I am now, I really can't. Call that immature of me. Obviously things change, but does the core of who we are have to change that drastically? Just because our outside changes.

[youkeepmewaiting]

Still be listening to the music you do now? Music like Journey, Motley Crue, whatever. Granted it could be a little strange, considering by that time, all those bands will either be dead or senile. I don't know, I can't imagine myself older than I am now, I really can't. Call that immature of me. Obviously things change, but does the core of who we are have to change that drastically? Just because our outside changes.

Of course we willl still be listening to the music. Life is temporary - Music lives forever.

[texafana]

Most of us will be dead by then anyway.

[DrFU]

My (then) 81 year old mom went with me on the Rock N Roll Cruise in 2004 with Journey, Styx, and REO. She went to all the concerts on the ship; she knew many of the songs from my constant full volume playing of them in high school.

She didn't like Styx much, thought Journey was okay, but LOVED Kevin Cronin.

People kept asking her, "what are you doing on this cruise?" Which pissed her off; her reply was usually, "What are YOU doing on this cruise?"

I think you pretty much stay 19 on the inside, the outside just grows older.

Linda

[scarygirl]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I remember the first concert I went to. Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating) she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

[Since 78]

Still be listening to the music you do now? Music like Journey, Motley Crue, whatever. Granted it could be a little strange, considering by that time, all those bands will either be dead or senile. I don't know, I can't imagine myself older than I am now, I really can't. Call that immature of me. Obviously things change, but does the core of who we are have to change that drastically? Just because our outside changes.

At 48 Im still blasting Rock and Roll out of my car stereo and irritating everybody like I did when I was 16, So the answer would be yes!

[DrFU]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I still remember, the first concert I went to, Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating0 she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

I totally get what you are saying here, with respect to both my mom & my young adult sons. None of them is quite ready for the "unplugged" version of me (in my view, anyway). So sometimes I take 'em and consciously scale things back. Some places I deliberately go by myself. Like Vegas.

[txfirefighter]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I still remember, the first concert I went to, Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating0 she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

I totally get what you are saying here, with respect to both my mom & my young adult sons. None of them is quite ready for the "unplugged" version of me (in my view, anyway). So sometimes I take 'em and consciously scale things back. Some places I deliberately go by myself. Like Vegas.

Hehe. I have proof of this! Oh Tom.........................

[scarygirl]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I still remember, the first concert I went to, Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating0 she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

I totally get what you are saying here, with respect to both my mom & my young adult sons. None of them is quite ready for the "unplugged" version of me (in my view, anyway). So sometimes I take 'em and consciously scale things back. Some places I deliberately go by myself. Like Vegas. [/quote

The funniest part though is two of my best friends that I im are about my mothers age. So maybe I am a selfish bastard after all.

[ohsherrie]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I remember the first concert I went to. Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating) she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

Great topic scary and this question is even better.

First, I can't imagine not loving the sound of Steve Perry's voice regardless of my age. Unless of course age distorts my hearing.

I wouldn't take my mom to a concert because she's never been a music person. I got that from my dad and he's gone on.

Since I'm probably older than most of those you meant your question for maybe this will apply: As several posters on here know, my daughter accompanies me to concerts and related events because she's closer to the age of most of you and I'm the oldie. We have a great time.

[scarygirl]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I remember the first concert I went to. Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating) she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

Great topic scary and this question is even better.

First, I can't imagine not loving the sound of Steve Perry's voice regardless of my age. Unless of course age distorts my hearing.

I wouldn't take my mom to a concert because she's never been a music person. I got that from my dad and he's gone on.

Since I'm probably older than most of those you meant your question for maybe this will apply: As several posters on here know, my daughter accompanies me to concerts and related events because she's closer to the age of most of you and I'm the oldie. We have a great time.

Great post. To dig even further, and this is not saying that the act of children automatically makes one an old fart, but the level of responsibility surely makes you older, so I think that is the reason why I haven't had children. I don't want someone younger than myself saying wow, you can't do that you're old!! Which I guess in a sense is exactly what I do by not wanting to share the music.

[ohsherrie]

Great post. To dig even further, and this is not saying that the act of children automatically makes one an old fart, but the level of responsibility surely makes you older, so I think that is the reason why I haven't had children. I don't want someone younger than myself saying wow, you can't do that you're old!! Which I guess in a sense is exactly what I do by not wanting to share the music.

Maybe with some kids it's like that but with my daughters it's just the opposite. They think I should do more "cool" stuff than I feel like I should.

I rocked my babies to sleep to the music of Journey, the BeeGees and Neil Diamond. My oldest goes with me to stuff because she and her husband have chosen their careers and dogs over having kids, so her time is more flexible.

I keep my youngest's babies so she can go to concerts and such. It all works out.

[piecesofeight]

I believe hell yeah that I will still..but maybe not all the one's I do now. I already don't listen to groups I used to..but some will always be a constant no doubt such as-

CLASSIC Styx

DDY

Boston

Stryper

Journey

[sadie65]

I find there are some that I continually listen to and others that fall by the wayside. I think as I get older I tend to want to hear only a select few that made my top lists in my teens and 20's. Kind of like tv shows...some I can watch over and over...others...meh...not so much.

[mistiejourney]

Still be listening to the music you do now? Music like Journey, Motley Crue, whatever. Granted it could be a little strange, considering by that time, all those bands will either be dead or senile. I don't know, I can't imagine myself older than I am now, I really can't. Call that immature of me. Obviously things change, but does the core of who we are have to change that drastically? Just because our outside changes.

Of course! And I'm pretty sure that in the next 30 years, I'll be adding some bands to the list!

[Melissa]

I can't see myself making to 80, but who knows, lol.

Both of my parents were always big into music, that's where my brother & I got a lot of our favorites from. My mom & I went to a Bon Jovi concert when I was in my early 20's. She loved it, we had a great time. She died at 51, I was 31. But she still loved all the same music & would still be listening to it if she were still here, I know she would. And I can see myself doing the same, God willing I make it there, & then some. My father still loves all the same music he always has too, he's 57.

I just wonder now how long my concert partner & I will make it to concerts, lol. Seeing Bon Jovi next month actually

[Trailblazer]

Well that lead to another question, is it selfish to think of the music as yours, not to be shared with someone like your mom? I love my MOTHER with all get out, but I can't imagine going to see Bon Jovi with her. Though I get the feeling she would want to go.

The main reason I think for me is I'm not as conservative as she is. I dont think I'd feel comfortable acting as my true self. I remember the first concert I went to. Richard Marx. She took me and when all the other girls tried to crowd closer up front, (this was in the days of festival seating) she wouldnt let me go. She also couldnt understand why people didnt just sit down.

Great topic scary and this question is even better.

First, I can't imagine not loving the sound of Steve Perry's voice regardless of my age. Unless of course age distorts my hearing.

I wouldn't take my mom to a concert because she's never been a music person. I got that from my dad and he's gone on.

Since I'm probably older than most of those you meant your question for maybe this will apply: As several posters on here know, my daughter accompanies me to concerts and related events because she's closer to the age of most of you and I'm the oldie. We have a great time.

My high school years were spent listening to the likes of the Beach Boys, Frankie Avalon and tons of Motown. So that may give you a pretty good idea of just how old I am. I married young and had two sons. When they became interested in music, it was Journey they were listening to, along with Van Halen, Bob Seger and so on. The odd thing was that I pretty much discarded the music I grew up with and turned to the music my sons were enjoying. The very first concert they attended was a KISS concert in 1976 or 1977. They were too young to go on their own, so I took them along with two of their friends and a nephew. An experience that will never be forgotten, I can assure you! I can't count the number of concerts we have attended over the years - multiple Journey shows with Mr. P, Motley Crue, REO, Rolling Stones. GNR, KISS, VH, U2 and others whose names escape me at this time. Their girlfriends were usually in the mix and eventually, their wives joined in on the fun.

My sons are now 40 and 44 years old - older than many of the people who post on Andrew's wonderful site. We still go to concerts with the same anticipation as in years gone by and for the most part, we leave wanting more. I am glad my sons shared their music, and I hope I never get too old to enjoy good music.

Thanks, oh sherrie, for your post. You have reminded me that approaching age with the right attitude makes all the difference in the world. I really do enjoy what you bring to this board.

[StevePerryHair]

I can't see myself making to 80, but who knows, lol.

Both of my parents were always big into music, that's where my brother & I got a lot of our favorites from. My mom & I went to a Bon Jovi concert when I was in my early 20's. She loved it, we had a great time. She died at 51, I was 31. But she still loved all the same music & would still be listening to it if she were still here, I know she would. And I can see myself doing the same, God willing I make it there, & then some. My father still loves all the same music he always has too, he's 57.

I just wonder now how long my concert partner & I will make it to concerts, lol. Seeing Bon Jovi next month actually

Well, unless we start liking some new artists, I'd say our concert going will end when THEY get too old to be on stage. If there was a band I liked still playing when we are 80, we're there There is no reason to think we won't still love the music we love right now when we are old. Our grandparents listen to what they grew up with and we will do the same.

[Melissa]

I can't see myself making to 80, but who knows, lol.

Both of my parents were always big into music, that's where my brother & I got a lot of our favorites from. My mom & I went to a Bon Jovi concert when I was in my early 20's. She loved it, we had a great time. She died at 51, I was 31. But she still loved all the same music & would still be listening to it if she were still here, I know she would. And I can see myself doing the same, God willing I make it there, & then some. My father still loves all the same music he always has too, he's 57.

I just wonder now how long my concert partner & I will make it to concerts, lol. Seeing Bon Jovi next month actually

Well, unless we start liking some new artists, I'd say our concert going will end when THEY get too old to be on stage. If there was a band I liked still playing when we are 80, we're there There is no reason to think we won't still love the music we love right now when we are old. Our grandparents listen to what they grew up with and we will do the same.

Cool

[ohsherrie]

Thanks, oh sherrie, for your post. You have reminded me that approaching age with the right attitude makes all the difference in the world. I really do enjoy what you bring to this board.

No, thank you. Now Carol(she posts as Granny) and I don't have to feel like the only "life survivors" on this board. As long as we hear the music and feel the music we're not too old for the music. In fact, our life experience might just make it more resonant and meaningful.

[Arkansas]

Well, I honestly wonder how music will change. Drums, guitar, piano, singer...what else is there, or has there been? Surely, the entire face of music will at some point change. Maybe not in the next 30 yrs, but at some point. How long has the piano been around? The guitar as we know it? Drums of any sort? I imagine that some future era will look back on the 20th century as archaic just as we do some old 'strings' or harpsicord. We can't imagine it now, but eventually a new instrument will be invented and evolve into popularity. Then the whole life cycle of music will all be rehashed, just with different flavor...that is, if our hearing doesn't change and/or there's not some entire new spectrum of sound discovered.

As for me, when I'm 80-something. I'll either still be going strong (of sorts), or I'll just be wandering around this castle, totally naked, mumbling about peanut butter & politics, and thinking about those good old days with the Sunday newspaper in the porcelain library. Then my kids will have me committed and take all my money.


later~

[ohsherrie]

Surely, the entire face of music will at some point change.
later~

It already has, with Rap, Hip Hop, whatever the hell they call that abrasive, annoying shit that has nothing to do with words sung tunefully to a melody.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

Still be listening to the music you do now? Music like Journey, Motley Crue, whatever. Granted it could be a little strange, considering by that time, all those bands will either be dead or senile. I don't know, I can't imagine myself older than I am now, I really can't. Call that immature of me. Obviously things change, but does the core of who we are have to change that drastically? Just because our outside changes.

Not gonna be an issue for me - i smoke and drink and dont want to live to be 80. If i can get to 70- with decent health and still lift a leg to fart i will be happy.......

[Rockindeano]

I will be buying booze for underage kids, surfing porn like no tomorrow, and trying not to shit my pants.

I'll be dead in ten years anyway.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

I will be buying booze for underage kids, surfing porn like no tomorrow, and trying not to shit my pants.

I'll be dead in ten years anyway.

Its not how long you live - its how many people you annoy while here - and i'm doing ok. BTW i personally believe there is no god and no afterlife - not for me anyway - if there is a hell tho - it will be a bar you cant smoke in, with no women, no pool table, no alcohol and just Generations on repeat..............

[scarygirl]

I will be buying booze for underage kids, surfing porn like no tomorrow, and trying not to shit my pants.

I'll be dead in ten years anyway.

Its not how long you live - its how many people you annoy while here - and i'm doing ok. BTW i personally believe there is no god and no afterlife - not for me anyway - if there is a hell tho - it will be a bar you cant smoke in, with no women, no pool table, no alcohol and just Generations on repeat..............

I had a dream about hell once. All Satan offered me to drink was flat Coke with no ice. That, and Paris Hilton's debut album looped continuously. "That's hot." Damn right!!

[StoneCold]

Still be listening to the music you do now? Music like Journey, Motley Crue, whatever. Granted it could be a little strange, considering by that time, all those bands will either be dead or senile. I don't know, I can't imagine myself older than I am now, I really can't. Call that immature of me. Obviously things change, but does the core of who we are have to change that drastically? Just because our outside changes.

What I want to know is this.

When you're 80, will you still be Scary?



Boo

[ProgRocker53]

My taste constantly evolves, grows, and changes....

....but when I'm a fossil, if I make it there, there will be several constants that will still be around for sure.

Journey, Rush, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Toto, Van Halen, Marillion, Boston, stuff like this, will probably still be getting spins.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

My taste constantly evolves, grows, and changes....

....but when I'm a fossil, if I make it there, there will be several constants that will still be around for sure.

Journey, Rush, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Toto, Van Halen, Marillion, Boston, stuff like this, will probably still be getting spins.

I woulda thought Muse would be in there for you - some of their stuff is very good although i am not too keen on the vocals.

[Arkansas]

Surely, the entire face of music will at some point change.
later~

It already has, with Rap, Hip Hop, whatever the hell they call that abrasive, annoying shit that has nothing to do with words sung tunefully to a melody.

My point exactly. Music will change again. Just like it evolved several times last century, music will change again.

"words sung tunefully to a melody" - every genre has their own definition of 'tunefully' & 'melody'. Just because you don't like it or agree with it doesn't NOT make it music. (Btw, I don't like it either, although I did listen to the Sugar Hill Gang & Blowfly way back when.)

And again, that's what I wonder - what will be the next flavour to expose itself. Think about it this way...ALL music exists today. We just haven't uncovered/discovered it yet. Like medicine or technology, it's out there...but what is it? And will it revolutionize the industry or radio or just they way we see & interpret things. Big business won't get there. It'll come from the streets, the colleges, or maybe another planet.


later~