Bob Dylan finally makes sense....

>>I have never really liked Dylan except for a few songs<<

As a performer or songwriter? I understand the argument about Dylan's vocal renditions. He's no Mel Torme but that wasn't his goal. However, he is an outstanding musician.

That being said, he is the finest and most prolific songwriter over the past 50 years. That is indisputable.

Not to mention:

Elvis
Jerry Lee Lewis
Carl Perkins
Sam Cooke
Bonnie Raitt
Eric Clapton
Willie Nelson
Stevie Wonder
Bryan Ferry
Bruce Springsteen
Lonnie Donegan
Johnny Winters
Everly Bros.
and on and on and on

Jsonic makes a good point. For whatever reasons, many musicians and their work are looked upon as something sacred. Wasn't one of the original intents of the music to make money? Yeah I know, artists don't care about money. BS!! The title of the third Mothers of Invention album says it all.

Regarding the tour circuit I agree. Keith, Mick, Roger, Pete, et.al., do the Metamucil commercials, dye your hair, go for the Botox shots, but stay home. I know you sell a lot of tickets but PT Barnum had it right.

Easy Nrchy. If you're directing your vitriole at me, you need to read a bit more carefully. I never said stop doing it and/or questioned the relevancy. BTW, personal attacks are unnecessary.

Try decaf at the Gordon Lightfoot concert. Maybe he can hit the high notes but you can't hear them. :-)))

Nrchy,
Good comments. I've been collecting music since the late 1950's. I still purchase many of the newest releases including the stuff from Dylan, Gabriel, Young et.al. Much of the current music from older artists is excellent; some even exceeds, IMO, quality of their earlier work. However, that is not the case with all artists. I will single out The Who here for argument's sake. There, and in my opinion again, has been nothing substantial released from these guys in over 20 years and now they are going on tour with only 2 original members to rehash "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "See Me, Feel Me"? Sorry Rog and Pete, stay home. Unfortunately, The Who is not alone.
I'm not a critic but I know what I like. I've seen most major bands, except the Beatles, multiple times and as painful as it may seem, we can't go home. Although it might be nostalgic watching some of these folks perform, it is often painful watching fat old bald guys trying to recapture fled youth.
To address your question, we should not be turned away from our jobs because we are aging. However, I would expect to be turned away if the quality of my work was unacceptable.
I appreciate your clarification. Thank you.