Rick Wakeman and Elkie Brooks exemplify a trend of older rock musicians who defy retirement expectations, with both artists continuing to tour at advanced ages—Wakeman at 76 and Brooks at 80. Despite past sentiments about exiting the music scene, their enduring love for music and the ongoing demand for their performances keep them on stage. This phenomenon is echoed by numerous iconic artists, including Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan, who seamlessly blend their lives with music, validating its role as an intrinsic part of their identity and an unquenchable passion that transcends age.
"Music is the world to me. It's just become blatantly obvious that I'm going to keep doing it until they put an epitaph on my gravestone reading: It's not fair. I'm not finished yet."
"I've been saying goodbye ever since." Elkie Brooks humorously reflects on her career, emphasizing the persistence of musicians even in their later years.
Wakeman shares the sentiment that performing becomes a vital part of identity, highlighting how top stars continue to tour despite not needing the money.
The willingness of aging musicians like Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to perform shows their deep connection with music as an essential part of who they are.
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