Originally posted by flowerchild:[..]
who cares what they look like? just because they get older they're not entitled to continue making music? not really fair, nor does it make much of sense (if you really meant that). sorry, mate
I for myself really like their last two albums. I wouldn't call them masterpieces, but little gems nonetheless and if the next album isn't something completely new, I wouldn't mind. I like their current style, I like the many styles before. whatever's coming our way with the next u2 album, I'm sure it'll be good at least, no matter what
Well, as long if the music is good, I don't really care either....but I know this story about a fairly unknown and very old singer who often performed during WWII in Holland. He was 20/30 back then, and the poor fellow performed again some months ago. He was around 80 years old, and it looked crap and sounded crap. A little self-reflection isn't that bad.
A big tour for an artist in his sixties might be too much, whether his singing capabilities might still be there. But touring and recording an album also has a physical impact to a man's body. Watch BB King...he performs so every now and then, that's okay. But the man isn't able to tour intensively.
I don't see u2 on stage when they're 80 (or with 83, like bb king) either, but with 60+? definitely possible. and if they still got it with 80, so be it! in the end, it's up to them.
