Rock & Pop Stars: When should they Retire?

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By Tom Rubenoff

Keith Richards
Keith Richards

A rock or pop star should retire if and when:

  • The number of wrinkles on their face exceeds the number of their hit titles
  • Botox has made them look like a zombie maniken
  • Any part of their body is sagging lower than their place on the charts
  • Twenty-five-year-olds never heard of them
  • Their CD release party is at Walmart
  • All their sales occur from the 'bargain bin'
  • Most of the members of their fan club are in assisted living
  • They cannot remember the lyrics
  • They cannot remember what song they are singing
  • They cannot remember who they are
  • Their great-grandchildren are their only fans
  • Their grandchildren are ashamed to admit they're related
  • The cover version of their greatest hit becomes more famous than the original
  • Most of the people attending their concerts are using some type of mobility device
  • They can only book a concert in a senior center
  • They have to take oxygen between the verse and the bridge
  • Every time they shake their booty, something falls off
  • The fans offering them sex really start to scare them
  • They must travel by ambulance when they go on tour
  • A reporter takes a picture of them and the camera explodes
  • No one is downloading their work, legally OR illegally
  • They say they are going to release a new recording, but refer to an obsolete format such as vinyl, and everybody laughs
  • They record a song for a Disney animated feature and people wonder who the hot new artist is

Comments

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Jim Batuyong 3 years ago

But Tom, Keith Richards is so talented...oh wait, no he's not. Nevermind, you're right. I guess he can always do pirate movies the rest of his life. :)

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

He does look as though something might fall off any second, doesn't he?

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rockinjoe Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

Funny, hub, Tom! Allow me to add:

They break a hip during sex with a groupie.

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

Oooh, ouch! I guess they'd be in for a different rehab than that to which they are accustomed.

Cris A profile image

Cris A Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

LOL If I may also add:

Paparazzis leave them alone.

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

That's right. "Get out of my way, old fart. There goes Mylie Cyrus!"

Cris A profile image

Cris A Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

LOL thought you'd like that one!

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

Yes, indeed!

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G-Ma Johnson Level 4 Commenter 3 years ago

I related to they can't remember what song they are singing...and that is pretty bad...Hee Hee good job here was fun to read Thanks...G-Ma :o) Hugs & Peace

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

I can relate to that, too! Ha ha

Dame Scribe profile image

Dame Scribe Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

lol ...great answer Tom...thank you. I am glad to see people are having fun with it too. You're all too funny, lol.

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fishskinfreak2008 3 years ago

Great ideas

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

Thanks for checking in, Dame and Fish! I loved to hear Peter Gabriel doing the music for the credits on the recent Disney animated feature, "Wall.e"

C. C. Riter 3 years ago

Hi Tom. Funny, too funny but you're so right. Richards is a sight to not behold. But as in their youth they are leading the way for those who follow. Let's hope the followers take heed to your message.

I just can't picture a groupie screaming at Richards, "I want to have your baby!!"

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

Eeew, ha ha ha! Still, ya never know, do ya?

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Amanda Severn Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago

It makes me wonder whether loyal fans still throw their knickers at Tom Jones. No, I don't need to think about that, especially not this close to lunch!

Neat hub Tom. You made me laugh!

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Tom Rubenoff Hub Author 3 years ago

I doubt that they'd be able to get their knickers off in stadium seating without an orderly or other helper. Best bring an extra pair!

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