9 Rockers Who Still Rock In Their 60s

"I'm half Jewish, I'm half black, I look in-between. I dress funny. I play all these different styles of music on one record. It's like, What is he doing?"

Turning 60 is a significant moment in a person’s life. Some retire and find new ways to keep themselves occupied while some continue to enjoy working. Musicians like Lenny Kravitz and Bono are the latter. They love what they do so turning 60 is just a number for them. There are quite a few big names who continue to make waves and of course music, actively touring, releasing new tracks and living their best life. 

Lenny Kravitz

The four-time Grammy award winner, Lenny Kravitz, recently turned 60. He released his first studio album, Let Love Rule, in 1989 and has been unstoppable ever since. Just around his 60th birthday, Kravitz released his latest studio album, Blue Electric Light. Speaking to Grammy about releasing his first album in six years, he said, “Everything happens in the time that it should, and I’m looking forward to putting this out and getting back on the road.” Besides being a musician, The Fly Away singer has also ventured into acting, with his most notable role being in The Hunger Games movie series.

Johnny Depp

The acting prowess of the Pirates of the Caribbean star is no secret to the world. But along with his acting career, Depp has also been one of the most popular rock artists. He is currently a part of the rock band Hollywood Vampires, as a guitarist and vocalist. Before that, Depp was also a member of the bands P and Rock City Angels. The Dark Shadows actor, who is about to turn 61, has also been quite active on the stage. His last tour with his band was in mid-2023, when they performed live in Paris.

Jon Bon Jovi

The Blaze of Glory singer, Jon Bon Jovi, has always been among the most loved rock stars in the country. Jon, who turned 62 in March this year, has never failed to captivate his listeners with his tracks, whether solo or those with his band, Bon Jovi. Recently, the band released two single tracks, Legendary and Living Proof, from their album Forever. So, while he is still active in recording studio albums, unfortunately, we might not see him perform on stage any time soon due to his health issues. In an interview with the Boston radio station Mix 104.1, Jon said, “I don’t know about a tour.” Later, addressing his health issues, he also stated, “I’m well on the road to recovery” and mentioned that he wishes to go on a tour “next year” (2025).

David Duchovny

If there ever is a list of the most talented rock stars, David Duchovny is sure to make it among the top names. Duchovny is not only an established musician but also a popular actor, director, and author. His most noteworthy acting performance has undoubtedly been in the science fiction series The X-Files. Speaking of his career in rock music, Duchovny released his debut album, Hell or Highwater, in 2015, and his latest studio album, Gestureland, was released in 2021. In November 2023, the 63-year-old rocker was on a tour for that album.

Madonna

Seven-time Grammy award winner Madonna began her career in 1982 with her first single, Everybody. Since then, she has released a number of hit songs across various genres. At one point, she was also a member of the popular rock band Breakfast Club. In February 2024, Madonna and her collaborators The Weeknd and Playboy Carti released a music video for their latest single, Popular. She also went on her concert tour, The Celebration Tour, which began in October 2023 and ended in May 2024.

Bono

The lead vocalist of U2, Bono, has had a celebrated music career, both as a solo artist and as part of the rock band. The Irish singer, who turned 64 this year, performed with his band at the Sphere in Las Vegas a few months ago. In a 2022 interview with The New York Times, Bono talked about his insights into making music that resonates with his audience. He said, “It’s just much harder to sneak into the unconscious minds of your audience. The song has to be so good that it gets passed around and people hold on to it for dear life.”

Axl Rose

The lead vocalist of the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, Axl Rose, has also been very active in his rock music journey, even at the age of 62. Although the band has not released any new studio albums in over a decade, they have been actively performing live tours. In fact, the band debuted their latest single, The General, during a live performance in the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in 2023.

James Hetfield

Metallica’s lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and co-founder, James Hetfield, is about to turn 61 this year. If you have been a fan of the band, you probably know about Hetfield’s phenomenal vocal range, which, when combined with Metallica’s heavy metal compositions, has consistently captivated and enchanted listeners. The band has been active since 1981 and continues to tour and perform live. Their upcoming tours are scheduled in Finland and Denmark.

Anthony Kiedis

One of the founding members and the lead vocalist of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Anthony Kiedis turned 61 last November. It was in the early 80s when Kiedis formed this band, along with Flea, Hillel Slovak, and Jack Irons. And even after over four decades, the band continues to actively conduct live tours and concerts. In June 2023, Kiedis appeared on Flea’s podcast, This Little Light, where he talked about the beginnings of his career as a rock musician. Sharing how he never felt fulfilled in any other job he tried, he said, “None of it really gave me a sense of accomplishment or like, ‘This is what I was meant to do with my life’ until we wrote a song.”