Musicians past their prime, Part 1

Two Spirit · 05-11-2014, 03:13 PM

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Lady Gaga. Her days of being the quirky pop star that everyone pays attention to are done. Her act isn't shocking or interesting anymore, plus she can't even sell out stadiums, as her current tour is proving. She will always have a dedicated fan base no matter what, but as far as the general public is concerned, she's a has-been.

I love her music and I hope I end up being wrong about the above, but I don't see her career lasting even half as long as Madonna's.

Black Francis · 05-11-2014, 03:36 PM

Um.. why did you make 2 threads for this when you can still use the 1st one?

ladyislingering · 05-11-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

I'm 7 months older than Madonna.

Except you're not wearing shorts barely long enough to cover your junk or bunking up with someone young enough to be your great-grandbaby.

Or are you?

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Originally Posted by Ninetales

40 years too late

I love KISS, but something went horribly wrong after "Love Gun".

Plankton · 05-12-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Psy-Fi

As much as I love B.B. King, and as much as I hate to say it, he should probably call it a day at this point and retire from touring. Some of his recent performances have been rather painful to watch and listen to.

Yup. Johnny Winter, and even Santana have lost their chops, and were terrible when I saw them last.

Cicatrice · 05-12-2014, 09:50 AM

This might be an unpopular opinion... Metallica.

Hetfields vocals are SHOT. They don't have the edge they did back in the day, and they are rather painful. Not to mention; Death Magnetic was decent enough considering, but honestly, I think the "return to our roots" thing was a half ass attempt at getting older fans back into them. Basically, Metallica is done.

Oh and as much as I love Lou Reed Lulu was atrocious, imo.

djchameleon · 05-12-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

I definitely agree with Madonna, Kiss and the rolling stones..

I would like to add Red hot chilli peppers and Pharrel..

More will come to mind later.. OH, Bruce springsteen too.

Yes, completely forgot about him but I disagree with Pharrell and RHCP.

The album that had Rain Dance Maggie on it was pretty good actually. It surprised me because I wasn't expecting much from them.

Paul Smeenus · 05-12-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyislingering

Except you're not wearing shorts barely long enough to cover your junk or bunking up with someone young enough to be your great-grandbaby.

Or are you?

Lol no, I'm not under any delusions that I'm attractive anymore. My only point is, how would you feel when someone (especially someone you like) describes someone younger than yourself as an "old hag".

crazed · 05-13-2014, 02:06 PM

I thought Springsteen's album earlier this year was the worst he'd ever released. It was practically a parody of himself.

Clapton's last album was a joke as well, IMO.

Some veteran artists excel when they hook up with the right producer, someone who's not afraid to push their ego and get them to write and/or record some fine material. Now I did enjoy McCartney's last album as well as Elton John's.

djchameleon · 05-13-2014, 03:06 PM

Michael Jackson is way past his prime. He needs to give it up and stop making more albums.

Black Francis · 05-13-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Michael Jackson is way past his prime. He needs to give it up and stop making more albums.

So does Tupac

are these ppl even really dead?

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Cicatrice Writing my own disaster Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: I'm waiting for the sun to shine Posts: 173	This might be an unpopular opinion... Metallica. Hetfields vocals are SHOT. They don't have the edge they did back in the day, and they are rather painful. Not to mention; Death Magnetic was decent enough considering, but honestly, I think the "return to our roots" thing was a half ass attempt at getting older fans back into them. Basically, Metallica is done. Oh and as much as I love Lou Reed Lulu was atrocious, imo. __________________ If you're in the middle of the ocean with no flippers and no life preserver and you hear a helicopter, this is music. You have to adjust to your needs at the moment. -- Tom Waits My Last.fm

05-11-2014, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Two Spirit Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 332	I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Lady Gaga. Her days of being the quirky pop star that everyone pays attention to are done. Her act isn't shocking or interesting anymore, plus she can't even sell out stadiums, as her current tour is proving. She will always have a dedicated fan base no matter what, but as far as the general public is concerned, she's a has-been. I love her music and I hope I end up being wrong about the above, but I don't see her career lasting even half as long as Madonna's.

05-13-2014, 02:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
crazed Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 552	I thought Springsteen's album earlier this year was the worst he'd ever released. It was practically a parody of himself. Clapton's last album was a joke as well, IMO. Some veteran artists excel when they hook up with the right producer, someone who's not afraid to push their ego and get them to write and/or record some fine material. Now I did enjoy McCartney's last album as well as Elton John's.