You get to a certain age and you just want to prove that you can still rock - that you've still got it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've been playing rock and roll since I was 16 years old, and now I have a 16-year-old.
I understand the rock star deal having been one and still going out strapping my guitar on and performing. Now, I probably do 30 or 40 dates a year and I get to relive how I felt at 19 when I played in some really bad bands.
Something happens when you become an elder rock & roller and you're still functioning. People start to give you awards and recognize achievements. It's the life achievement period of your career.
If you dedicate yourself to something, you can achieve it. It's simple, but it's true, and your age is just an excuse.
A rock musician's career is short-lived. To extend it, you need to do other things to keep yourself fresh.
You get to a certain age, and you feel the need to reward yourself just for existing.
Rock is young music, it is youth oriented. It just speaks for a generation.
If you can last until you're 40 years old, hopefully you'll be mature enough to figure out the rest of the years.
I've never wanted to use my age as a gimmick, as something that would get me ahead of other people. I've wanted the music to do that.
Age is just a number, and your talent will never fail you. It has no expiry date.