
Coming out of retirement (whatever age you are !)
I found this quote from Paul Simon
Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die.
I checked out Mr Simon, to find out what he was up to, turns out he has come out of retirement to make a new album this year with recording underway…
I loved the idea whole idea of “coming out of retirement to make a new album”
and started wondering who else is making music after they are supposed to be retiring.
Hello DJ Sumrock
DJ Sumrock is a pro DJ – She decided to take dj lessons at 77 which was 7 years ago – she plays all kind of music but techno is her main jam,
Alan R. Tripp and Marvin Weisbord, 102 and 88 sold out their independently released 2019 debut album “the senior song book ”
At a mere 95, Tony Bennett‘s album of duets with Lady Gaga ‘ Love for Sale” charted inside the top 10 of albums charts in various countries
I think this makes Seasick Steve winning the Mojo award for best breakthrough act at 66 look like child’s play …
If you are wondering
“how do i start making music again “
or
“Am I too old to make music
Checkout this short video for some ideas and strategies to get back into making music