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To feature here an artist had to be aged 70 or more on the date of the gig. Where artists have qualified more than once the oldest example is included. Those 75 or older have their own "Elders" section. At 80 they become members of the "Golden Age".
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Midge Ure
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Gary Brooker
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Stueart Smith
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70 years, 0 days
The Eagles
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
24 June 2022
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Chris Difford
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70 years, 4 days
Squeeze
Swansea Arena
4 November 2024
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Nicko McBrain
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70 years, 8 days
Iron Maiden
Belsonic, Belfast
13 June 2022
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Pauline Black
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70 years, 17 days
The Selecter
with Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Stockton Globe
9 November 2023
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Stewart Copeland
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70 years, 49 days
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022​

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Joe Jackson
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70 years, 66 days
The Forum, Bath
16 October 2024​

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David Coverdale
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70 years, 230 days
Whitesnake
Farewell Tour
3Arena, Dublin
10 May 2022
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Phil Collins
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70 years, 243 days
Genesis
The Last Domino
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
30 September 2021
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Rick Wakeman
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70 years, 290 days
Music for the Marsden
O2 Arena, London
3 March 2020
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Rick Fenn
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70 years, 305 days
10cc
Swansea Arena
23 March 2024
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Mike Rutherford
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70 years, 363 days
Genesis
The Last Domino
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
30 September 2021
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Martin Chambers
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70 years, 364 days
The Pretenders
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022
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Rhino Edwards
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71 years, 19 days
Status Quo
The Botanic Gardens, Belfast
28 May 2024
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Midge Ure
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71 years, 38 days
The Hall For Cornwall, Truro
17 November 2024
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Nigel Glockler
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71 years, 51 days
Saxon
Metal Masters
3Arena, Dublin
15 March 2024
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Dave Stewart
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71 years, 62 days
Eurythmics Songbook
40th Anniversary of Sweet Dreams
Sunderland Empire
10 November 2023
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Wayne Kramer
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71 years, 157 days
Supporting Alice Cooper
AOArena, Manchester
4 October 2019
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Paul Stanley
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71 years, 169 days
KISS
End of the Road
AO Arena, Manchester
8 July 2023
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Tony Banks
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71 years, 187 days
Genesis
The Last Domino
Utilita Arena, Newcastle
30 September 2021
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Yusuf/Cat Stevens
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71 years, 226 days
Music for the Marsden
O2 Arena, London
3 March 2020
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Chrissie Hynde
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71 years, 255 days
The Pretenders
Cyprus Avenue, Cork
20 May 2023
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Tommy Aldridge
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71 years, 268 days
Whitesnake
Farewell Tour
3Arena, Dublin
10 May 2022
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Sting
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71 years, 271 days
My Songs 2023
30 June 2023
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Davey Johnstone
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71 years, 326 days
The Elton John Band
Farewell Yellow Brick Road,
3Arena, Dublin
28 March 2023
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Scott Gorham
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71 years, 342 days
Black Star Riders
02 Academy, Bristol
22 February 2023
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Brian Downey
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72 years, 112 days
Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous
The Well, Dublin
19 May 2023
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Paul Carrack
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72 years, 167 days
Genesis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
6 October 2023
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Ronnie Wood
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72 years, 179 days
Chuck Berry Tribute
Manchester Opera House
27 November 2019
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Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson
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72 years, 194 days
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Stockton Globe
9 November 2023
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Rob Halford
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72 years, 203 days
Judas Priest
Metal Masters 2024
3Arena, Dublin
15 March 2024
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Steve Hackett
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72 years, 209 Days
Genesis revisited
Foxtrot at 50 + Hackett Highlights
Swansea Arena
9 September 2022
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John Illsley
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72 years, 253 days
Music for the Marsden
O2 Arena, London
3 March 2020
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Joe Perry
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72 years, 300 days
The Hollywood Vampires
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
7 July 2023
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Max Weinberg
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73 years, 29 days
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
12 May 2024
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Roy Wood
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73 years, 33 days
Holmfirth Picturedome
11 December 2019
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Roger Taylor
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73 years, 39 days
Queen
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022
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Nils Lofgren
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70 years, 324 days
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
12 May 2024
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Ian Hill
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73 years, 55 days
Judas Priest
Metal Masters 2024
3Arena, Dublin
15 March 2024
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Peter Gabriel
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73 years, 134 days
I/O Tour
3Arena, Dublin
25 June 2023
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Romeo Challenger
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73 years, 141 days
Showaddywaddy
Whitley Bay Playhouse
7 October 2023
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Cher
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73 years, 165 days
Here We Go Again
3Arena, Dublin
1 November 2019​

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Steven Van Standt
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73 years, 170 days
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
12 May 2024
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Suzi Quatro
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72 years, 168 days
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
18 November 2023
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Paul Burgess
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73 years, 177 days
10cc
Swansea Arena
23 March 2024
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Gene Simmons
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73 years, 317 days
​KISS
End of the Road
AO Arena, Manchester
8 July 2023
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Don Henley
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73 years, 337 days
The Eagles
50 year anniversary
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
22 June 2022
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Rod Clements
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74 years, 18 days
Lindisfarne
The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
5 December 2021
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Nigel Olssen
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74 years, 38 days
​The Elton John Band
Farewell Yellow Brick Road,
3Arena, Dublin
28 March 2023
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Ian Paice
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74 years, 119 days
Deep Purple
Whoosh!
AO Arena, Manchester
29 October 2022
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Don Airey
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74 years, 125 days
Deep Purple
Whoosh!
AO Arena, Manchester
26 October 2022
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Rob Townsend
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74 years, 147 days
The Manfreds
The Sage, Gateshead
1 December 2021
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Andy Scott
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74 years, 170 days
Sweet
The Tramshed, Cardiff
17 December 2023
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Van Morrison
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74 years, 185 days
Music for the Marsden
O2 Arena, London
3 March 2000
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Garry Tallent
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74 years, 198 days
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
12 May 2024
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Bruce Springsteen
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74 years, 232 days
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
12 May 2024
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Timothy B Schmit
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74 years, 237 days
The Eagles
50 year anniversary
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
22 June 2022
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Gary Brooker
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74 years,279 days
Music for the Marsden
The O2 Arena, London
3 March 2020
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Joe Walsh
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74 years, 287 days
​The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022
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Biff Byford
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73 years, 290 days
Saxon
Metal Masters
3Arena, Dublin
15 March 2024
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Roy Bittan
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74 years, 315 days
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
12 May 2024
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Buck Dharma
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74 years, 348 days
Blue Oyster Cult
AO Arena, Manchester
26 October 2002
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Francis Rossi
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74 years, 365 days
Status Quo
Belfast Botanical Gardens
28 May 2024
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