Post by slypknot on Sept 7, 2021 13:53:21 GMT -5
From an article about Robert Plant dissing older artists.
Discussing his upcoming, highly anticipated reunion with Alison Krauss, the former Led Zeppelin frontman said, “The good thing about Alison and I is that we’re a couple of kindred spirits. Most musicians form a band, then they stay in the band until it’s over — 20 years, 30 years, 50 years, whatever it is — and it starts to look sadly decrepit. It’s like people hanging onto a life raft, or staying in a comfortable place.”
I actually tend to agree with this in regards to most old bands and it is why I try so hard to stay current and see bands in their prime. However, using Alison Krauss (50) and himself as an example of his youthful vigor is humorous. "Look at me! I am hanging with the youngins'"I do think he is a good example of an artist who keeps evolving and stays relevant as opposed to playing their same hits over and over. I actually put Dead & Co. in the evolution group too as they continually evolve their sound.
I think (IMNSHO) that NEW music is the key to be included in that group.
As has been demonstrated over and over through decades of rock music - most 'rock' artists are at their creative best early in their careers. I am not sure if that is age related or 'life situation' related. Musicians may hone their craft over the years and become more skilled, but it's that basic spark of creativity that brings forth great new tunes.
When you are raking in piles of cash, it's hard to write how much you are suffering (except about taxes...). (Because we all know you got to suffer if you want to sing the blues...)
Definitely an over simplification, but it seems to apply pretty much across the board with notable exceptions.