Happy Birthday Mick

SteveMacD · #1 06-24-2018, 08:32 PM

Yeah, you’re as popular as a pocket protecter around here these days, but I probably wouldn’t have fallen in love with the music of Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, Bob Welch, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Billy Burnette, Rick Vito, or Bekka Bramlett without you. Thanks!

Storms123 · #2 06-24-2018, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Yeah, you’re as popular as a pocket protecter around here these days, but I probably wouldn’t have fallen in love with the music of Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, Bob Welch, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Billy Burnette, Rick Vito, or Bekka Bramlett without you. Thanks!

you are being generous with the pocket protector comment, although, oodles of truth to it. Happy B-Day Mick--hope your cake doesn't blow up in your face!

BombaySapphire3 · #3 06-24-2018, 09:34 PM

How old is he anyway.? Hasn't he lied about his age in the past

Villavic · #4 06-25-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

How old is he anyway.? Hasn't he lied about his age in the past

According to Wikipedia Mick is 71.
Christine will be 75 on july 12
John will be 73 on november 26
Stevie is 70
Lindsey will be 69 on october 3

I don't know any singer who went on tour in his very late 70s or at 80 or more. Is there any?I have read Sinatra did a last show when he was 79, but not sure if it was within a tour. That's why I was saying in other post a reunion of the 5 guys lineup is increasingly unlikely each day. And who knows what will be the mood of those five in the next years.

SteveMacD · #5 06-25-2018, 05:17 PM

B.B. King was in his 80s, Buddy Guy is 81, and John Mayall is 84.

WelshWitchPMD · #6 06-25-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

According to Wikipedia Mick is 71.
Christine will be 75 on july 12
John will be 73 on november 26
Stevie is 70
Lindsey will be 69 on october 3

I don't know any singer who went on tour in his very late 70s or at 80 or more. Is there any?I have read Sinatra did a last show when he was 79, but not sure if it was within a tour. That's why I was saying in other post a reunion of the 5 guys lineup is increasingly unlikely each day. And who knows what will be the mood of those five in the next years.

Tony Bennett is still touring. He will be 92 on August 3rd

https://www.tonybennett.com/tour.php

Storms123 · #7 06-25-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

According to Wikipedia Mick is 71.
Christine will be 75 on july 12
John will be 73 on november 26
Stevie is 70
Lindsey will be 69 on october 3

I don't know any singer who went on tour in his very late 70s or at 80 or more. Is there any?I have read Sinatra did a last show when he was 79, but not sure if it was within a tour. That's why I was saying in other post a reunion of the 5 guys lineup is increasingly unlikely each day. And who knows what will be the mood of those five in the next years.

I think Christine and John are the wildcards. IMO, If they bend to Stevie's directive to tour every 3 years, Christine will be 78 and John 76. That could be tough for those two, although John's health seems good. Actually Lindsey is probably the biggest wildcard---if they come a knockin' again, he should tell them to shove it. As a fan, I hope he wouldn't, particularly given his comments about the legacy, but as a human being, I would stand up and applaud if he told them to take a hike.

nicepace · #8 06-26-2018, 09:03 AM

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I don't know any singer who went on tour in his very late 70s or at 80 or more.

Ian Hunter is 79 years old, is still touring rock clubs, and is in the midst of a series of reunion concerts with two other members of Mott the Hoople.

Ringo Starr will be 78 in a few days and still playing gigs where he drums and sings lead.

I just saw John Sebastian (Lovin' Spoonful), age 74, play a solo gig.

Just some examples.

**SisterNightroad** · #9 06-26-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Villavic

According to Wikipedia Mick is 71.
Christine will be 75 on july 12
John will be 73 on november 26
Stevie is 70
Lindsey will be 69 on october 3

I don't know any singer who went on tour in his very late 70s or at 80 or more. Is there any?I have read Sinatra did a last show when he was 79, but not sure if it was within a tour. That's why I was saying in other post a reunion of the 5 guys lineup is increasingly unlikely each day. And who knows what will be the mood of those five in the next years.

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

B.B. King was in his 80s, Buddy Guy is 81, and John Mayall is 84.

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Originally Posted by nicepace

Ian Hunter is 79 years old, is still touring rock clubs, and is in the midst of a series of reunion concerts with two other members of Mott the Hoople.

Ringo Starr will be 78 in a few days and still playing gigs where he drums and sings lead.

I just saw John Sebastian (Lovin' Spoonful), age 74, play a solo gig.

Just some examples.

Bob Dylan is 77, Jerry Lee Lewis is 82, Willie Nelson is 85, Leonard Cohen was 79 during his last tour, Little Richard around 80, Chuck Berry in his late 80s.

missundercover · #10 06-26-2018, 02:19 PM

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I don't know any singer who went on tour in his very late 70s or at 80 or more. Is there any?

Tom Jones (at 77) is still touring and I will see him this thursday - magnificient! Professional, no drama, great band and I never have to worry about him breaking up a band.

iamnotafraid · #11 06-26-2018, 06:39 PM

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Tom Jones (at 77) is still touring and I will see him this thursday - magnificient!

That old dude has still got it.
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I must say though, those others mentioned
in this thread wouldn't get my money at this
late date.

After seventy or so, hardly anyone is a great
vocalist. Fleetwood Mac could attest to that.

dreamsunwind · #12 06-27-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by missundercover

Tom Jones (at 77) is still touring and I will see him this thursday - magnificient! Professional, no drama, great band and I never have to worry about him breaking up a band.

Tom Jones has one of the most remarkable voices of all time if you ask me. It's hard to believe how WELL his voice held up. Enjoy the concert!

jwd · #13 06-24-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Storms123

you are being generous with the pocket protector comment, although, oodles of truth to it. Happy B-Day Mick--hope your cake doesn't blow up in your face!

Something is always blowing up in his face, isn't it?! Happy birthday Mick. I wish you many uncomfortable meet and greets where disgruntled fans hold your feet to the fire.

HomerMcvie · #14 06-24-2018, 10:10 PM

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Something is always blowing up in his face, isn't it?! Happy birthday Mick. I wish you many uncomfortable meet and greets where disgruntled fans hold your feet to the fire.