How Have Rock Stars Changed Over the Years?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the physical changes and aging of rock stars over the years, with participants sharing their observations and opinions on how various artists have transformed in appearance and voice. The scope includes personal reflections, comparisons of past and present images, and commentary on lifestyle factors influencing aging.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that they would not have recognized many rock stars based on their current appearances.
  • Others mention that the voice of many artists seems to remain recognizable despite physical changes.
  • A few participants express admiration for certain artists who appear to have aged well, such as Joan Jett and Jared Leto, while others question the impact of genetics versus lifestyle on aging.
  • There are mixed opinions on the aging of specific artists, with some stating that certain individuals look better now than they did in their youth, while others disagree.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the similar aging of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards may be attributed to their shared lifestyle choices.
  • Some participants express difficulty in recognizing the "after" images of rock stars, indicating a significant change in appearance over time.
  • There are comments on the potential influence of cosmetic surgery on the current looks of some artists.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the aging of rock stars, with no clear consensus on who has aged well or poorly. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the factors contributing to these changes.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific movies and roles that may influence their perceptions of certain artists, indicating that cultural context may play a role in their opinions.

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I would not have recognized many of them.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/entertainment/music/NATLRock-Stars-Then-and-Now-97329329.html
 
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For most of the artistes I recognised (mainly the rock and metal ones), I could correlate the 'then' and the 'now' faces.
 
Evo said:
I would not have recognized many of them.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/entertainment/music/NATLRock-Stars-Then-and-Now-97329329.html

Isn't it funny though how the voice seems to be the last to go? That's how I recognize them.
 
A few of them look better now than they did then.
Joan Jett looks almost exactly the same.
I think that's a good reason to take care of your body; so you age well. Of course, I don't know how much of that is due to genetics and how much is due to lifestyle. I guess some people just naturally age badly while others age well.

Anyone here seen the movie The Prestige? David Bowie was awesome in that film. I love that movie. I only saw it recently, and it's older than I thought it was.

I know I'm not a fast reader, but I couldn't read the text at the bottom of the pictures before the pictures changed. Was anyone else able to?
 
Interesting how Mick Jagger and Keith Richards aged in exactly the same ways.
 
I recently saw the movie Videodrome (1983) I thought the entire movie "why does the main character look so familiar". When I later checked the character on IMDB I found out it was Blondie (with brown hair) :smile:
 
Here's a recent picture of Cameron Diaz. She claims to be 39! Looks closer to 59 to me.
 

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leroyjenkens said:
A few of them look better now than they did then.
Joan Jett looks almost exactly the same.
I think that's a good reason to take care of your body; so you age well. Of course, I don't know how much of that is due to genetics and how much is due to lifestyle. I guess some people just naturally age badly while others age well.

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I wonder if there weren't some surgeons in on that latest look of hers.
 
If she looked that good at 59, I'd think she was an alien.
She hasn't aged very well, but I think she still looks good. That picture makes her face look more aged than it does normally, I think.

A rock star I think who has aged amazingly is Jared Leto. He's in his 40's now and could play a college student in a movie, I think.
 
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I had trouble with only a couple of the "before" pix, but would have drawn blanks on many of the "afters" if they had been show in that order.
 
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Guess who? (without cheating)
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/242405.jpg
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Meatloaf is the only one who actually looks better!

John Lydon looks, um, like hitler?
 
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phinds said:
Interesting how Mick Jagger and Keith Richards aged in exactly the same ways.

well they probably did the same drugs haha
both equally well pickled ;)


Dave
 
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Chi Meson said:
Meatloaf is the only one who actually looks better!

there's a few that matured well, Pat Benetar and David Bowie are others that also have


dlgoff said:
Isn't it funny though how the voice seems to be the last to go? That's how I recognize them.

considering the drugs and alcohol etc that went down their "collective throats" its amazing how the voices lasted.
You can recognise Stevie Nicks' voice anywhere, really hasnt changed much

Dave
 

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