Should They Retire? ( Archived) (9)

Apr 13, 2014 11:35 PM CST Should They Retire?
pedalguy59
pedalguy59pedalguy59Burlington, Ontario Canada28 Threads 1 Polls 6,976 Posts
What prompted this question was a recent concert by the Great B B King.
At age 88, still going, but sadly delivering a terrible performance
at a recent concert. We have the recordings of these artists at their
peak, which they will be remembered for eons. Do you really want to
Black Sabbath today?
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 13, 2014 11:48 PM CST Should They Retire?
Why not go out doing something you love? Besides, devoted fans of BB King perhaps have hearing problems now as well?

wine
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 14, 2014 12:23 AM CST Should They Retire?
Im sure they feel it too when a performance is not going right and I would imagine that it would be one of the hardest decisions for them to give up one of the few things that they have only ever known how to do, but I guess in time they will.

However the irony is, that as a fan occasionally you will remember an artist and think to yourself "I wish I could have seen them just one more time" and in your heart and mind you would take that concert good, bad or otherwise and enjoy it unreservedly.
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 14, 2014 12:26 AM CST Should They Retire?
DjWabbet: Im sure they feel it too when a performance is not going right and I would imagine that it would be one of the hardest decisions for them to give up one of the few things that they have only ever known how to do, but I guess in time they will.

However the irony is, that as a fan occasionally you will remember an artist and think to yourself "I wish I could have seen them just one more time" and in your heart and mind you would take that concert good, bad or otherwise and enjoy it unreservedly.


Well said. thumbs up
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 14, 2014 12:45 AM CST Should They Retire?
DjWabbet: Im sure they feel it too when a performance is not going right and I would imagine that it would be one of the hardest decisions for them to give up one of the few things that they have only ever known how to do, but I guess in time they will.

However the irony is, that as a fan occasionally you will remember an artist and think to yourself "I wish I could have seen them just one more time" and in your heart and mind you would take that concert good, bad or otherwise and enjoy it unreservedly.


Good point, I had tickets to see Chris LeDoux and work made it to where I could not attend. I figured I could catch his next tour. So sadly he died before his next tour and I to this day kick myself for not calling off sick and seeing one of my favorites. So old or maybe not so great if they come though my area I go. Once they are gone like that they are gone for good...

I wonder if Ozzy is going to retire, come back or retire again? or is he retired? or coming back?
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 14, 2014 3:06 PM CST Should They Retire?
2girlsnocup
2girlsnocup2girlsnocupunknown, Greater London, England UK28 Threads 1 Polls 2,621 Posts
pedalguy59: What prompted this question was a recent concert by the Great B B King.
At age 88, still going, but sadly delivering a terrible performance
at a recent concert. We have the recordings of these artists at their
peak, which they will be remembered for eons. Do you really want to
Black Sabbath today?


You say that about Black Sabbath, but I'm seeing them later this year. Assuming they've not popped their clogs by then.
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 14, 2014 3:10 PM CST Should They Retire?
unlaoised
unlaoisedunlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland34 Threads 12,152 Posts
DjWabbet: Im sure they feel it too when a performance is not going right and I would imagine that it would be one of the hardest decisions for them to give up one of the few things that they have only ever known how to do, but I guess in time they will.

However the irony is, that as a fan occasionally you will remember an artist and think to yourself "I wish I could have seen them just one more time" and in your heart and mind you would take that concert good, bad or otherwise and enjoy it unreservedly.


I'm not so sure, I remember my parents, who adored Frank Sinatra...went to his last performance at Sun City. It was terrible and disappointed them so much. Sometimes it's better to just keep the memories what they are...memories
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 15, 2014 8:53 PM CST Should They Retire?
I think there is a time to truly retire from the limelight - it has been done a lot in movies but the senior artist brings a new person onto the stage and lets the lights shine on a new talent.

Its gracious - "there is a time under the sun for everything"
------ This thread is Archived ------
Apr 16, 2014 4:35 AM CST Should They Retire?
JeanKimberley: I think there is a time to truly retire from the limelight - it has been done a lot in movies but the senior artist brings a new person onto the stage and lets the lights shine on a new talent.

Its gracious - "there is a time under the sun for everything"


Should I Retire as Hotrodlarrys?mumbling mumbling mumbling
------ This thread is Archived ------
Post Comment - Post a comment on this Forum Thread

This Thread is Archived

This Thread is archived, so you will no longer be able to post to it. Threads get archived automatically when they are older than 3 months.

« Go back to All Threads
Message #318

Stats for this Thread

950 Views
8 Comments
by pedalguy59 (28 Threads)
Created: Apr 2014
Last Viewed: Apr 24
Last Commented: Apr 2014

Share this Thread

We use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience possible on our website. Read Our Privacy Policy Here