Rock doesn’t die, he dies as he gets older

The death of Charlie Watts in 2021 was brutal for the Rolling Stones, but nothing can stop the force of nature established since 1962 by Mick Jagger (July 26) and Keith Richards (December 18).

Still the live singer and casual guitarist, he turns 80 in his sophomore year and plans to party together, even though they’ve barely spoken since the ’80s.

after throwing GRRR Live!one album plus film of his 2012 performance on tour 50 & count aroundA new album is expected, the first of completely unreleased material since 2005, featuring Paul McCartney (aged 80) and Ringo Starr (aged 82) and their participation in a Mythic-esque concert. living aid (1985), now supports Ukraine.

In addition, former Pink Floyd leader Roger Waters will make a breakthrough that is as cool as it is controversial. Wall It is 80 years old (September 6) and recently shared a preview of its new release. Dark side of the moonNew to 50 years old.

1953 – Riots come even at age 70

Kim Gordon (April 28) is a legend in the alternative scene.

She became a noise rock goddess with Sonic Youth, a band she formed in New York in 1981, influencing the grunge of Nirvana (Kurt Cobain made her feel like her “older sister”), Pearl Jam and their associates.

He was also an inspiration/partner in the Riot Grrrl movement. The famous phrase “bomb the nerve center of rock phallocracy” encapsulates the position of the feminist art-social movement led by Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill).

After her painful divorce from Thurston Moore in 2011, she also brought the “Sonic Youth” ending, exorcising her demons with her autobiography. girl of the group (2015) and projects like Body/Head and Glitterburst, as well as his solo career and latest production. in the air (2022), with Loren Connors.

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It was Kenneth for his 70th birthday. tree Gaspar (February 3) is an unknown keyboard player who has been working live and in the studio with Pearl Jam since 2002.

1963 – FROM METALS TO LATINOS, HOW MUCH 60 YEARS OLD!

When we talk about wines, 1963 is an excellent wine.

First, Danish Lars Ulrich (December 26) moved to the US as a young man to follow in his father’s footsteps as a professional tennis player, but his real passion was drumming and he gave up Secret Announcement when he wanted to form a band. newspaper, Los Angeles, answered by James Hetfield (August 3).

Result: Metallica, one of the most important bands in history, also for their youngest “because of the number of the fourth season” stranger things“. They start on April 14 72 seasonstheir eleventh studio album and days later they embark on an ambitious world tour.

Also Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian (December 31), one of “thrash metal’s big four” (along with Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth); Billy Gould (April 24) and Ruddy Buttom (July 1) of Faith No More; The face and heart of Primus is Les Claypool (September 29) and Gordon Gano (June 7), singer of Violent Femmes.

In the British Isles, Johnny Marr, founder of The Smiths, joined the party (October 31) and friendly enemy by Morrisey of former The Stone Roses and singers Ian Brown (February 20); Kevin Shields (May 21) of My Bloody Valentine and Jarvis Cocker (September 19), who is about to return to the stage with Pulp.

There were also good ones in Latin America. grape 60 years ago. Soda Stereo drummer Charly Alberti (March 27) attended the new birthdays of Sabo Romo (March 12), former Caifanes and Fito Páez (March 13); Aterciopelados bassist Héctor Buitrago (June 29) and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs saxophonist and Cienfuegos leader Sergio Rotman (November 6).

1973 – GOOD NEW FIFties

The 1950s are a turning point, and for the New 50s chart, 2023 marks the maturity of indie rock.

Following TV On The Radio multi-instrumentalist Kyp Malone (February 27), on May 17 she played in Queens of the Stone Age as well as side projects such as Them Crooked Vultures, Eagles of Death Metal and “The Desert”. celebrated. Sessions or Presence” shines a luxurious companion of Iggy Pop.

They were joined by Chino Moreno (June 20) and Deftones; John Dolmayan of System of a Down (July 15); Travis by Fran Healy (July 23); Mexican León Larregui (December 1) from Zoé and Paz Lenchantin, Argentinian-American from Pixies (December 12).

BONUS PART: 1933 – COUNTRY ROCK, NOT OLD

To reach 90, you need to refer to the technical details.

Country icon Willie Nelson (April 29) will be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame this year… as famous as he is for his business decisions.

This Texan with his white beard and braided hair doesn’t stop there. I Don’t Know About Love: Harlan Howard SongsThe last of their 80 to 150 album (depending on the source) was recently released and they will be touring the US from April 1st.