At 65, Is Retirement An Option in Rock N’ Roll?
Did you know that probably one of your favorite musicians that you grew up on turned 65 in 2012? The music spans from bands like AC/DC and Van Halen to the Kinks and the Grateful Dead. So the question I have to ask, at 65, will this list of musicians ever retire? I would have to say a resounding “no”. Happy Belated Birthday to this might list of icons.
In 2012 many country/rock artists turned 65:
- David Bowie, January 8
- Naomi Judd, January 11
- Dolly Parton, January 19
- Dave Davies, February 3
- Elton John, March 25
- Iggy Pop, April 21
- Ronnie Wood, June 1
- Mick Fleetwood, June 24
- Wilko Johnson, July 21
- Brian Johnson of AC/DC, October 4
- Meatloaf, September 27
- Sammy Hagar, October 13
- Bob Weir of Grateful Dead, October 18
- Brian May of Queen, November 15
