If you’ve never heard of Gangnam Style and don’t know how to get your music on iTunes, there’s a relatively high chance you’re “over the hill” by the music industry’s standards. But since you’re the feisty, go-getting indie musicians we know and love, your age has never stopped your band from rocking. Stop Googling how to get my music in iTunes, and check out these five bands past their 50s who know you’re never too old to rock! They’re still playing – are you?
- The Beach Boys – after spending more than decade apart following the death of Carl Wilson, the remaining members of The Beach Boys reunited in 2012 for a worldwide 50th Anniversary Celebration Tour. Even though it’s been half a century since they released their first album, The Beach Boys are more fun than ever.
- Morrissey – with about 30 concerts scheduled for 2013 (so far), Steven Morrissey seems to have no intention of turning the music down. After postponing his tour to take care of his ailing mother, Morrissey cranked it back up on January 9 in New York State to kick off his American tour.
- Def Leppard – English rock band Def Leppard was formed in 1977, and topped international charts throughout the 1980s. The rock stars toured this summer with Poison and Lita Ford, and will be playing a nine show residency at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas (May 22 to April 10).
- The Rolling Stones – on the kickoff of their 50th anniversary tour last month, the Rolling Stones proved they still have that panty-dropping, head-bopping, knee-slapping groove we know and love! They’ll be touring throughout the year – don’t miss this iconic crew.
- The Boss – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are rocking harder than ever (just ask anyone from New Jersey!). The Boss, accompanied by several fellow rock stars, performed at Madison Square Garden on 12/12/12 to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
If you’re at home wondering how to get my music on iTunes, relax – SongCast is all over it. We’ll distribute your music to iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Play, the works! What we can’t do is play live on your behalf, so get out there and let us worry about how to get your music on iTunes. These bands are still touring – what’s your excuse?
The dinosaurs of rock are now benefiting from the “Will they be around long enough for there to be a next time” trend.
These guys are really the only people where the old music industry model really does still work.
We should all really be catching up with granddad.