After over 30 years of keeping it a secret, Neil Diamond finally revealed that the inspiration for one of his most popular songs, “Sweet Caroline,”? was President Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline.
With all the news about Diamond, we started thinking that at age 66, he’s still pretty awesome. So what other musicians over 60 are still cool?
Top 10 Rockstars over 60
10. Paul McCartney, 65. Rock icon and member of the Beatles. Known for songs such as, “Help.”?
9. Eric Clapton, 62. British guitarist known for rock songs such as Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love.”?
8. Brian Wilson, 65. Eccentric composer, best known for Beach Boys songs such as “Surfer Girl.”?
7. Dion (of Dion and the Belmonts), 68. Known for songs such as “Runaround Sue.”?
6. Debbie Harry, 62. Singer of Blondie, known for songs such as “Heart of Glass.”?
5. Mick Jagger, 64. Rolling Stones singer known for rockers like “Satisfaction.”?
4. Bruce Springsteen, 58. New Jersey’s favorite rocker (except Bon Jovi). “Cover Me.”?
3. Bob Dylan, 66. From folk to rock and beyond. “Subterranean Homesick Blues.”?
2. David Bowie, 60. Rock’n'roll icon constantly reinventing his sound. “Heroes.”?
1. Jerry Lee Lewis, 72. Wildman piano player and one of the first rockstars, the Killer is best known for tracks like “Great Balls of Fire”? and “High School Confidential.”?
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