Allman, Clapton, and Simon

Yeah, Robbie Robertson shouldn't be forgotten either. By gosh, "The Last Waltz" seems like yesterday. Robbie on stage with The Band, and joined by Dylan, Mitchell, Clapton, Dr. John, Morrison, Young, Diamond, etc., etc. I have not heard his new album, but I have read some good reviews about it.

And to add to this line of thinking...... a lot of people seem upset that these "old timers" are still making records and still going on tour. I, on the other hand, think it's absolutely marvelous that they are still doing what they love, and still making us happy. Forty years after "Live at Filmore East," and we're still hearing new music from Allman. Where are these rap and hip-hop guys going to be after 40 years ?

I really like Ronnie Wood's last CD, too (although not everyone seems to agree with me). All of these guys (even Paul Simon on his new CD) are still working it from the blues and that's why they continue to shine, IMHO.

Marty

I have only heard bits & pieces of Simon's latest but sounds good to me and is on my next buy list...did recently pick up Robertson's latest and am very satisfied. Some great music in his "style" along with meningful lyrics...if you liked his past releases then you owe it to yourself to pick this one up!

You can add Richard Thompson ( Fairport Convention ) to the list of old timers still making great music. I saw him at SIERRA NEVADA BREWERY in Chico, CA in March. Absolutely great, as are most of his cd's / albums. The latest, Dream Attic was great.

Of artists that came to age in that era, I love several recent albums. Nils Lofgren singing Neil Young is a really beautiful acoustic album. Patti Smith also did a recent covers albums--nice tour of 60s classics.
I love the new Brian Ferry and Doobie Brothers albums--rank amongst their best--all new material that sounds like their basic cannon. Without question, Paul Simon's album is the best he has done since Graceland.