The day the music died.

[MossRoad]

It’s got me a bit nervous though. There’s Mick, with all of the money he’s made; and he still has to work at 78 yo or something like that. It pretty much dashes my hopes of ever retiring.

yeah, me too.

 

[California]

I'm a few months younger than Mick. Retired at 54. Still live comfortably. (See the current retirement thread).

He's just doing it for fun! Sir Mick is worth a half billion $.

What amazes me is his gymnastics onstage. I was up and down a tall orchard ladder for hours yesterday with a heavy harvest bag, like a newsboy bag. Lots of off-balance reaching to get that last apple without moving the ladder. Today I'm sore. The way he jumps around at 79 is incredible.

 

[Jstpssng]

I'm a few months younger than Mick. Retired at 54. Still live comfortably. (See the current retirement thread).

He's just doing it for fun! Sir Mick is worth a half billion $.

What amazes me is his gymnastics onstage. I was up and down a tall orchard ladder for hours yesterday with a heavy harvest bag, like a newsboy bag. Lots of off-balance reaching to get that last apple without moving the ladder. Today I'm sore. The way he jumps around at 79 is incredible.

I agree 100%. He’s 16 years older than me, yet I couldn’t do what he does.

Then there’s all of the drugs those guys did in their younger days…

 

[scootr]

Younger days?
It takes drugs to dance like that at 79 !

 

[MossRoad]

I'm a few months younger than Mick. Retired at 54. Still live comfortably. (See the current retirement thread).

He's just doing it for fun! Sir Mick is worth a half billion $.

What amazes me is his gymnastics onstage. I was up and down a tall orchard ladder for hours yesterday with a heavy harvest bag, like a newsboy bag. Lots of off-balance reaching to get that last apple without moving the ladder. Today I'm sore. The way he jumps around at 79 is incredible.

Well, we did notice that after the opening set last October, maybe 2-3 songs in a row, he stopped, grabbed a bottle of water, sat down in front of the drums, had a couple drinks, took a few large breaths, and gave the crowd a smile and a look that said man, I'm not getting any younger. Like WHEW! Then he got up and did some more. Wife said he slowed down a bit. I said we should be so lucky in 18 more years!

 

[MossRoad]

Younger days?
It takes drugs to dance like that at 79 !

Lipitor and Viagra is all you need!

 

[MossRoad]

But seriously, I've read several articles about his workout routine when working up to going on tours. Pretty serious. He said he does not enjoy working out, but it has to be done.

 

[Jstpssng]

Carly Simon lost 2 sisters to cancer last week.

Carly Simon Honors Sisters Joanna & Lucy Simon In Poignant Statement

While I don't know much about either, I am quite familiar with Carly's work.

Apparently their brother died several years ago of a heart attack... also while battling cancer.

 

[Jstpssng]

Jerry Lee Lewis died today.

Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock 'n' roll star, dies at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, who died on Friday at the age of 87, rose to fame with such definitive records as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."

www.bangordailynews.com

He was a character, for sure...

 

[Wakey]

Jerry Lee Lewis died today.

Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock 'n' roll star, dies at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, who died on Friday at the age of 87, rose to fame with such definitive records as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."

www.bangordailynews.com

He was a character, for sure...

He’s a Louisiana legend for sure. RIP