Ten Musicians Who Don't Act Their Age

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Last weekend, Chuck Berry gave fans in Chicago a scare: A New Year's Day concert ended prematurely after the 84-year-old fell ill. This gig aside, however, Berry remains a workhorse: Without fail, he plays monthly at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, and he told Rolling Stone last year that he's working on new music. Berry's not the only aging musician still plugging away at touring or recording, however. The following ten people transcend their ages -- and continue to be relevant, resonant artists who make rich contributions to music.

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Willie Nelson
Age: 77
Nobody -- nobody -- will ever be as cool as country legend Willie Nelson. The musician still tours constantly -- and even a November 2010 bust for pot possession didn't slow him down. In response, he cheekily formed something called the TeaPot Party.

Loretta Lynn
Age: 78
The country star amassed a new generation of fans after the release 2004's Van Lear Rose, which was produced by White Stripes/Dead Weather front man Jack White. She appeared on last year's tribute album in her honor, Loretta Lynn: A Tribute to a Coal Miner's Daughter, and still tours.


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WFG Canada

Berry's not the only aging musician still plugging away at touring or recording..David Bowie has constantly re-invented his act for 40 years...

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Kripalu ji Maharaj

Not sure what being conservative and uptight has done for everyone acting their age!

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JKP Foundation

These are born to do that! They will always give firm devotion for their singing every time till their last breathe!

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Well its always pleasure to visit your blog..Thanks for providing such a wonderful post.

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Well this is really a great post!This is really inspiring for those who are old and say that we are old now and we cannot do anything now!..

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Age is just a number..I think its not acting their age it helps them not to feel their age?

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So inspiring, i loved the way it was beautifully described! Thanks a lot for the share!

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Well they are the experts and motivators for freshers...They are doing great job..This is a great well informed site. Thanks for putting this site together.

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It sounds like you are suggesting everyone should act and behave as you do. We all know that isn't going to happen. Some people mature alot faster than others. Instead of focusing on other's behavior just focus on what you are there for....the education.

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Why bother "acting" an age? There are enough compromises we have to make on a daily basis. Not sure what being conservative and uptight has done for everyone acting their age, but I know that people goofing around seem to be enjoying themselves!

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The daring face of the singer reflects that he is just born to sing till his last breath! Awesome!

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Pretty good post. I just came by your blog and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog posts.

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A very good example that life never ends, until it really ends, Awesome post!

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Acting your age is a no-no in rock 'n' roll.Acting your age is whatever you decide it should be, and that goes for everyone.

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This is really inspiring for those who are old and say that we are old now and we cannot do anything now!

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Well they are the experts and motivators for freshers...They are doing great job...They know their work and done full justice with their work...Thanks

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They are the motivator for youths...it feels great as well as proud to listen their music Thanks

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Acting your age is whatever you decide it should be, and that goes for everyone.

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Mychael Margott

Why bother "acting" an age? There are enough compromises we have to make on a daily basis. Not sure what being conservative and uptight has done for everyone acting their age, but I know that people goofing around seem to be enjoying themselves!

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This resonant artists who make rich contributions to music...Thanks

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You should have talked about some of the younger starts that act much older than they are

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At the age of 75 above they peoples are doing a great job.Hats off to them....They are the motivator for youths...it feels great as well as proud to listen their music...

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This country star amassed a new generation of fans after the release 2004's Van Lear Rose, which was produced..Thanks

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I really like his spirit and passion for the music. He own respect in my heart. I'm glad to listen to his music! Thanks for the post.

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S R Warner1

David Bowie has constantly re-invented his act for 40 years.

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Remi Online

well if he still can do it, and he shure loves doing it, i'm glad to listen to his music!

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Read "Nobody -- nobody -- will ever be as cool as country legend Willie Nelson" and stopped.

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Nouman

William Shatner is a class act.

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Geusstt!

you should have talked about some of the younger starts that act much older than they are

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Dotdot

I just saw BB King this weekend. What a class act !

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