![]() Gray is a pioneer in the development of the distinct Chicago blues piano sound. He’s also jammed with the greatest of rock n’ roll such as The Rolling Stones, Howlin’ Wolf, Morris Pejoe and many more with more being credited in more than 58 albums. Born on January 19, 1925, this Louisiana native has been playing for a whopping seven decades. Now known as the oldest active active legendary master Blues pianist at 91 years old, there’s no stopping the rollicking fingers of Henry Gray. Well it’s certainly a big life at 97 going on 98! Henry Gray – 91 years old He is the man behind the hit “Country Boy,” in 1950 and the self-proclaimed inventor of the “Big Beat”. Most prominently known as a songwriter, producer, ad arranger in the music industry, Bartholomew gained his musical chops from playing the trumpet and tuba in the New Orleans blues scene. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. A man of multiple musical talents, he has a place in every important hall of fame you could think of. Dave Bartholomew – 97 years oldīorn on Decem(yes even before the roaring ’20s!), Dave Bartholomew is one of the pioneers of the Rock N’ Roll revolution, and one of the oldest musicians still alive today. ![]() And they’re not done “living fast” either. Maybe it’s good genes or just plain ol’ good luck, these 10 musicians are still thankfully with us to this day. ![]() Some even still perform, going strong in their 80s and 90s! The life expectancy of rock stars is not pretty long, with their world of drugs, alcohol, and everything else in between, it’s a miracle if they cheat death even when they’re still young, wild, and gorgeous. We may have lost many great music legends from the world of rock n’ roll this year but it’s refreshing to find out there are still some who are aging gracefully and continue to amazingly defy the rockstar “live fast, die young” motto.
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