Who is the oldest living rock and roll star?

The Oldest Living Musicians in 2021
  1. Dolly Parton, 75. Jason Kempin/Getty Images. ...
  2. Mick Jagger, 78. Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images. ...
  3. Paul McCartney, 79. Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ...
  4. Bob Dylan, 80. ...
  5. Chubby Checker, 80. ...
  6. Ringo Starr, 81. ...
  7. Jerry Lee Lewis, 86. ...
  8. Bobby Rush, 87.
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Who is the oldest Rockstar still alive?

Today's Oldest Living Rock N' Roll Stars- And They STILL Look...
  • Henry Gray – 91 years old. ...
  • Roy Haynes – 91 years old. ...
  • Chuck Berry – 90 years old. ...
  • Big Jay McNeely – 89 years old. ...
  • Johnny Thunder – 84 years old. ...
  • Yoko Ono – 83 years old. ...
  • Lloyd Price – 83 years old. ...
  • Willie Nelson – 83 years old.
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Who is the oldest musician still touring?

16 Of The Oldest Musicians Still Touring, Recording, And Kicking...
  1. Willie Nelson, 87.
  2. Dionne Warwick, 80.
  3. Tony Bennett, 94.
  4. Paul McCartney, 78.
  5. Ringo Starr, 80.
  6. Yoko Ono, 87.
  7. Buddy Guy, 84.
  8. Loretta Lynn, 88.
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Who is the longest running rock and roll band?

U2 have been named the longest running band on planet by the rock bible Rolling Stone. The Irish supergroup won the accolade of the longest active band in the world with no breaks or line-up changes.
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What is the oldest band with all original members?

U2 tops list at 36 years.
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14 Living Rockstars Over 80



Who is the oldest rock drummer?

The Guinness Book of World Records had Ed Cassidy listed as “The World's Oldest Performing Rock 'n' Roll drummer.
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Who is the craziest rock star?

1. Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne is one of the craziest musicians ever – from biting off a bat head on stage (although he didn't know the bat was real) to snorting ants from the floor, the “Madman” led a life that would have killed the strongest man on earth.
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Who is the oldest female singer still alive?

Rose Lee Maphis just may be the oldest country singer still alive. Along with her late husband in the 1950s and 1960s, she was known as "Mrs. Country Music." Loretta Lynn is one of the talented, old female singers still alive. She also happens to be a beloved old country music star.
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Who is the oldest metal musician?

On his 90th birthday (27 May 2012), Lee announced the release of the first single, "Let Legend Mark Me as the King", signifying his move onto "full on" heavy metal, after performing a more symphonic metal style on his prior releases. He was the oldest heavy metal performer in history.
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What rock stars are 80 years old?

As we await Tony Bennett's performance Wednesday night at Bass Hall, here are 10 performers 80 and up who still tour regularly.
  • Tony Bennett, 90. (born Aug. ...
  • Loretta Lynn, 84. (born April 14, 1932) ...
  • Willie Nelson, 83. (born April 29, 1933) ...
  • Wayne Shorter, 83. ...
  • John Mayall, 83. ...
  • Frankie Valli, 82. ...
  • Johnny Mathis, 81. ...
  • Buddy Guy, 80.
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Who is the greatest female singer of all time?

1: Aretha Franklin

Topping our list of the best female singers of all time, Aretha Franklin also stands as the most-charting female singer in history. Starting out in the gospel choir at her Baptist church, in Detroit, Franklin began her career as a recording artist in 1960, aged just 18.
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Who is the most successful female singer in history?

Madonna is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Best-selling female recording artist of all time".
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Who is the most awarded female singer of all time?

Whitney Houston holds the Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist of all time, with more than 400 career awards. Whitney won 6 GRAMMY Awards and 22 American Music Awards. This list details a majority of Whitney's awards.
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What rock band did the most drugs?

The 10 most drug-fuelled albums of all time
  • Black Sabbath.
  • Bob Marley.
  • David Bowie.
  • Dr. Dre.
  • Fleetwood Mac.
  • Leonard Cohen.
  • The Beatles.
  • The Rolling Stones.
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Who is the coolest rock star of all time?

Without further ado, here are 8 of our favorite solo and front people rockers:
  • Jon Bon Jovi. The Bon Jovi band's front man has scored himself spots in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Grammys, and roles in various movies and TV shows. ...
  • Elton John. ...
  • Elvis Presley. ...
  • Prince. ...
  • Bob Dylan. ...
  • Janis Joplin. ...
  • Jimi Hendrix. ...
  • Paul McCartney.
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Who was the very first rock band?

The first rock'n'roll record was 'Rocket 88', recorded by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats at Sam Phillips' Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Who has had the longest musical career?

The longest working career as a recording artist was achieved by Kasper Delmar “Stranger” Malone (USA), having released material over eight consecutive decades.
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What is the longest running band without a lineup change?

No breaks, no lineup changes, no hiatuses, no surrender

U2 — all four original members, of course — performing at the Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on March 2nd, 2014. U2 are one of rock & roll's greatest success stories for their artistry, but also for their marathon endurance.
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Who sold most records ever?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 257.7 million certified sales. Second is Elvis Presley with almost 207 million sales, followed by Michael Jackson with 169.7 million.
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Who has the most beautiful voice in the world female?

Aretha Franklin

The one and only Aretha, perhaps the epitome of the hype living up to the talent. She has a gift for both supreme soulfulness and incredible versatility in her performance.
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Who has the most beautiful voice?

Who has the most beautiful voice?
  • Barbra Streisand. Barbra Streisand's unique voice has become a mainstay of American music since the 1960s, earning her the coveted EGOT – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, as well as Tony. ...
  • Etta James. ...
  • Aretha Franklin. ...
  • Whitney Houston. ...
  • Mariah Carey.
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What female singer has the best vocal range?

But it's Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.
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Who is the most successful female songwriter?

Diane Warren is considered to be among the most prolific and successful contemporary songwriter of our time. A quick glance at her list of Top Ten hits reveals a range of musical genres and styles so diverse it's difficult to believe the songs could have come from the same person.
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