The best rock stars over 60
Who says you have to be young to rock? These genuine rock stars are still going strong – well after they turned 60.
1. Carlos Santana, born 20 July 1947
After making a name for himself in the 1960s and ‘70s, Carlos Santana is famous for his blend of rock and Latin American music. Considered one of the best guitarists of his age, Santana has 10 Grammy Awards and 3 Latin Grammys.
2. Stevie Wonder, born 13 May 1950
The multi-talented Stevie Wonder has been blind since shortly after birth, but hasn’t let that stop him from being one of the best musicians of all time. One of Motown’s most recognisable talents, Wonder has sold over 100 million records, and won 25 Grammys.
3. Bob Weir, born 16 October 1947
As one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir has sold more than 35 million records during his career. Though the Grateful Dead disbanded in 1995, Weir continues to tour with other former members and John Mayer as “Dead and Company”.
4. Brian May, born19 July 1947
Responsible for forming Queen along with Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor in 1970, Brian May went on to write iconic hits such as “We Will Rock You”, “Fat Bottomed Girls”, and “The Show Must Go On”. Not content with his status as a virtuoso musician, May completed his PhD in Astrophysics in 2008, some 37 years after he first began his studies.
5. Stevie Nicks, born 26 May 1948 (pictured above)
Refered to by many as the “Queen of Rock and Roll, Stevie Knicks is best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac, as well as a successful solo career. During her career, she has sold over 140 million records, cementing her status as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
6. Don Henley, born 2 July 1947
One of the Eagles’ founding members, Don Henley is who you can hear on classics like “Desperado”, “Hotel California”, and “One of These Nights”. Once the band broke up in 1980, he embarked on a successful solo career, during which he has sold over 10 million albums, and won two Grammys.
7. Elton John, born 25 March 1947
Having releases more than 30 albums over five decades, Elton John is one of music’s most recognisable talents. Famous for his flamboyant style almost as much as for his chart-topping songs, John has sold over 300 million records around the world.
8. Bette Midler, born 1 December 1945
Since 1970, Bette Midler has released 14 studio albums, which have sold more than 30 million copies around the world. With her feature film debut in 1979’s The Rose, Midler cemented her status as a bona-fide rock star.
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