age 35 and used to sing for fun but never professionally. Finally divorced for the second time and want something new in life and have wanted to do this all my life but responsibilties never allowed it. To be honest, I would probably need a lot of work, but willing to put in the trainning time.
2006-07-06 14:09:20 · 11 answers · asked by achillies1970 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
not too late. johny cash hit big when 40 was it? older? he's not rock, right, but was very popular. it's about the passion, getting out and doing it. lot of successful rockers aren't so young. it's about getting a great sound, getting it out and being passionate about it. if you take people's advice tho, they'll always beat you down, specially those closest to you. 'you can't do that' ,you're too old.' 'blah blah blah.' you'll probably get some of that good old discouragement right here (watch).
people hate it when you move past them. at 35, you already know that the guy in the lane next to you is fine at 45 mph unitl you pass him. then he has to do 50 mph. why is that? yes, human nature...
2006-07-06 14:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by gene_frequency 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your goals. I am in a band and we have dealt with almost all of the majors (and were signed and dropped by one) and we have always had the problem of being "too old" because when the band started the youngest members were in the latter half of our twenties and we had a couple of guys in their 30s. I would never discourage anyone from following their dream, but it is naive to believe that age is not a big factor if your goal is to be on a major label and play rock music. Luckily, rock is a broad genre and there are niches where age matters a lot less. 'Adult' rock music that have big jazz (steely dan, nora jones) or blues influences are far less age critical. It is unclear by your question if you are male or female, but if you are male it matters a lot less as well (unfortunately for me... I'm a girl). And lastly, if you aren't angling for a major record deal and want to do this to play parties + local shows, your goal is more achievable. When we started this band, each member had at least 10 years of experience, so you have some work cut out for you, but by all means you should pursue this. One beautiful thing about being in a band is that it is compatible with other goals -- you don't have to put your life on hold for it.
And last but not least, if you find out that you have a lot of musical ability, there are really few limitations on session performers. I have friends that play background instruments on the records of big stars and make a ton of money. Sometimes they get taken on tour as well, although some of the artists will be finicky about the look of their background band. If you turn into an amazing songwriter, you could get a publishing deal and have your music farmed out to young whippersnappers while you collect the big pie piece of the income. Go forth + do it! Good luck.
2006-07-06 14:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by fozzydog 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yeah, dude, just a wee bit late. If you haven't noticed, most rock bands out there are in their early to mid 20s. That's the demographics now for record labels. It's not too late to become something else in the music industry though, like a promoter, producer, sound engineer, etc.
2006-07-06 14:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no agelimit to entertainers, my friend.
If you are serious you can go far no matter when you begin this career choice of yours. However if you are just looking at it from the aspect of an old guy wanting to relive his youth all over again, look at it as a hobby.
Lots of musicians and entertainers began late in life. This is not a career you strictly have to train in by way of red square strictness and martial law from age 5. If you are having fun that's all that matters, if your talented and having fun with your talent....that's even better.
2006-07-06 14:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late......if you want to be a professional the fastest way would be to get into a serious (read - already getting gigs) band ...But why put so much pressure on yourself? Why not find a band at your level and grow with them with a goal to get some gigs...
2006-07-06 14:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm 53 and play bass in a rock band. We made $300 last weekend playing at a birthday party, and they fed us to boot!
You're never to old to rock, but being a popular success is challenging for anyone. I'd say go for it; you'll always wonder if you don't.
2006-07-06 14:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Berry K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it's never too late to do what it is you wish. Why let age and standards hold you back? The way I see it, if you want something enough, you'll not allow anything to hold you back.
2006-07-06 14:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by Manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its never too late to go after something you want....if a career in the music biz is what you want to do, then go for it, duty
2006-07-06 14:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by Loki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's too late to be a bus boy at Burger King if you think it is.
In reality you would need talent and you would have been unlikely to have been able to keep that down.
2006-07-06 14:14:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never, never never, it is never too late. Just practice like crazy to catch up to the younger kids who have been doing it for years now!
2006-07-06 14:16:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋