I’m astounded at the amount of bands that just keep on rocking. They just refuse to give up and throw in the guitar/mic/drum stick. The trend these days seem to be for old bands to reunite, or get back together again. Bands that we grew up with, are once again living the life and rocking hard! Bands such as The Moody Blues, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, White Snake and Judas Priest still perform Live Today!
The question is which band has been going at it the longest, with the original members? We decided to compile a list of the oldest Rock bands still performing Today. Guys that have survived the days of Sex Drugs and Rock & Roll. We had one criteria, the band must have to this day more than 80% of their original members still in the band.
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The Rolling Stones: 1962 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for: 52 Years
The Rolling Stones.
They are the obvious answer, and the correct one. The Rolling Stones are currently busy with their “50 & Counting” tour. 50 years! Let that sink in for a moment. These guys have been rocking live concerts, for 50 years!
Current members:
Name: Mick Jagger
Role: Lead and backing vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: April 1962–present
Name: Keith Richards
Role: Guitars (electric, acoustic, slide and bass), keyboards, backing and lead vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: April 1962–present
Name: Charlie Watts
Role: Drums, percussion
Original Member: Yes
Time: January 1963–present
Name: Ronnie Wood
Role: Guitars (electric, acoustic, lap steel, pedal steel, slide and bass), saxophone, drums, backing vocals
Original Member: No, Not technically considered an original member, but he’s been part of it all since 1975.
Time: March–present
Name: Mick Taylor
Role: Guitars (electric, acoustic, slide and bass), backing vocals
Original Member: No, but he was a full-time member from June 1969–December 1974
Time: 2012 – Present
The Moody Blues: 1966 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for: 48 Years
Then:
The Moody Blues have sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded 18 platinum and gold discs. As of 2015 they remain active with one member from the original 1964 band (drummer Graeme Edge). But, the remaining two joined only two years later, in 1966. This gives them a total of 48 years of non stop rocking! and
Name: Justin Hayward
Role: guitar, vocals
Original Member: No, but he was a full-time member from 1966
Time: 1966–present
Name: John Lodge
Role: bass, guitar, vocals
Original Member: No, but he was a full-time member from 1966
Time: 1966–present
Name: Graeme Edge
Role: drums, percussion, vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1964–present
ZZ Top: 1969 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for: 44 Years
Then:
Now:
ZZ Top holds the record for the only American rock band to have the same members for 30 or more years. La Futura is their fifteenth studio album that was released last year, and its first in nine years, following Mescalero. Unbelievable.
Current members:
Name: Billy Gibbons
Role: Vocals, Guitar
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1969 – Present
Name: Frank Beard
Role: Drums, Percussions
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1969 – Present
Name: Dusty Hill
Role: Bass, Vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1969 – Present
Rush: 1968 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for: 44 Years
Another band that just keep on keeping on. The band finished the second leg of the Time Machine Tour in July 2011 and released their latest studio album, Clockwork Angels in June 2012 with a supporting tour that began in September 2012.
Current members:
Name: Alex Lifeson
Role: Acoustic and electric guitars, bass pedal synthesizer, backing vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1968 – Present
Name: Geddy Lee
Role: Bass, lead vocals, keyboards
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1968 – Present
Name: Neil Peart
Role: Drums, percussion
Original Member: No, joined 1974. Replaced John Rutsey in 1974.
Time: 1974 – Present
Golden Earring: 1961 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for: 52 Years
Two words, Radar Love! The band that has the greatest road trip song ever, are still alive and kicking! Their latest album Tits ‘n Ass was released on 11 May 2012. They may well take the crown, their line-up has not changed in 4 decades!
Then:
Now:
Current members:
Name: Marinus “Rinus” Gerritsen
Role: Bass
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1961 – Present
Name: Barry Hay
Role: Vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1961 – Present
Name: George Kooymans
Role: Guitars
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1961 – Present
Name: “Cesar” Zuiderwijk
Role: Drums
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1961 – Present
The Eagles: 1971 – 1980, 1994 – Present
Rockin’ for: 30 Years with a 14 year break.
The one song everybody know about is without a doubt “Hotel California”. The Eagles disbanded in July 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the album Hell Freezes Over, a mix of live and new studio tracks. In 2007, the Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden, their first full studio album in 28 years. The album would top the album charts, release five singles to the Adult Contemporary Charts, and win the band two Grammys. The next year they launched the Long Road Out of Eden Tour in support of the album. The band members have discussed the possibility of making another album. On April 1, 2013, during a concert at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Don Henley announced a new reunion tour for the Eagles, potentially beginning as early as late 2013.
Then:
Now:
Current Members:
Name: Glenn Frey
Role: Vocals, guitars, keyboards, harmonica
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1971–80, 1994–present
Name: Don Henley
Role: Vocals, drums, percussion, guitar
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1971–80, 1994–present
Name: Joe Walsh
Role: Lead guitar, vocals, keyboards
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1975–80, 1994–present
Name: Timothy B. Schmit
Role: Bass, vocals, acoustic guitar
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1977–80, 1994–present
Aerosmith: 1971 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for : 42 Years with a 4 year period where the line-up changed.
Then:
Now:
Name: Steven Tyler
Role: Vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1971–present
Name: Tom Hamilton
Role: Bass
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1971–present
Name: Joey Kramer
Role: Drums
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1971–present
Name: Joe Perry
Role: Guitar
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1970–1979, 1984–present
Name: Brad Whitford
Role: Guitar
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1970–1979, 1984–present
U2: 1976 – Present
Rockin’ non-stop for: 37 Years
U2 needs no introduction. They’ve had an unchanged line-up since day one. Well-known for their sold-out concerts and setting the standard in live entertainment, they spare no expense in touring and performing. This what they do. They were the only band in the top 25 touring acts of the 2000’s to sell out every show they played. U2 resumed the 360° Tour in 2010 with legs in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The tour concluded in July 2011 with a final gross of $736,137,344, and a total attendance of 7,268,430, both record-setting figures for a single concert tour. U2 are currently working on their thirteenth studio album, which they plan to release in 2013.
Current Members:
Name: Bono
Role: Vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1976 – present
Name: The Edge
Role: Lead guitar, backing vocals
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1976 – present
Name: Adam Clayton
Role: Bass
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1976 – present
Name: Larry Mullen
Role: Drums
Original Member: Yes
Time: 1976 – present
The Beach Boys: 1961 – 1998, 2012 – Present
Rockin’ for 38 years with a 14 year band-splitting-into-various-versions-of-The-Beach-Boys break.
Now:
The Beach boys, also known as “America’s Band” had quite a few changes, and band conflicts. Following Carl Wilson’s death in 1998, a number of versions of the band, each fronted by a surviving member of the original quintet (Dennis having died in 1983), continued to tour into the 2000s. In 2012, the surviving Beach Boys put aside their differences, recorded a new album, and embarked on a full-scale reunion tour. There is a lot of debate on who actual “Beach Boys” are, and who aren’t. the current line-up compared to the original differs drastically. They were initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. With only Mike Love on lead vocals (1961–present) and Bruce Johnston –on keyboards (1965–1972, 1978–present) from the Original band.
Notable mentions:
AC/DC: 1973 – Present
The Who: 1964 – Present
Scorpions: 1965 – Present
Bon Jovi: 1983 – Present
Def Leppard: 1977 – Present
Motley Crue: 1981 – Present
The Hollies: 1963 – Present, with plenty of Band line-up changes.
Black Sabbath is back! We reviewed their new album
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below…
How could you screw up Rush. Geddy Lee Bass Keyboards Lead Vocals. Alex Lifeson. Backing vocals electric/ acoustic guitars. Neal Peart Drums and percussion.
April Wine has been around since 1969.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Wine
How about REO Speedwagon?
Never heard of them.
What about YES
Love them
Used to be known as “Argent”, before the name change…
Chicago holds the record for the longest contiguous brass section 1967 thru 2015. 48 years !
to my surprise a band that started in 1969 has been on tour off and on and in recent years. Grand Funk Railroad, brings back some old memories I will never forget
PINK FLOYD!!! Hello???
The guys were more on and off than a light switch from 2985 onwards. So the broken play counts against them. Quick calculations give me 25+ years of broken up awesome rocking
Grateful dead…………
This is the most inaccurate pile of dung I’ve seen in a while. Your info on the Eagles alone classifies you as a know-nothing jackass with a computer.
Finally, have you ever heard of Tom Petty and The Heart Breakers? Just a thought. Soooo weak.
Maybe you missed the most important part of this post.. bands STILL PERFORMING. Also, we updated it here http://geekshizzle.com/2013/04/24/the-oldest-rock-bands-still-performing-today/
Yes! As in, Yes!
They have had more lineup changes than the Beach Boys, but they’re All Good People, and they have been on their Long Distance Runaround since 1968.
The Who is another band which deserves mention, still active even though they formed in 1964……
The Osmonds are older, 1958.
Thanks Mike, the Osmonds slipped under our radar, but considering that only Jimmy and Merrill (half the band) are left touring, the Osmonds doesn’t fit with our criteria of still touring Today with all/most of the original members.
They are definitely worth mentioning, especially if we have The BeachBoys on here.
Lastly, Considering the “break” they took in the late 70’s for the ‘Donnie and Marie’ show it becomes challenging calculating the years they have been touring non-stop.
Actually it’s the three of them. you forgot Jay.
yes the they deserve to be mentioned
Chilli peppers?
Chilli peppers?
Rush – you have Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson mixed up. wtf?
Well spotted, we’ve corrected the mistake.
as noted above Timothy B is NOT an original member of the Eagles..neither is Joe Walsh.. Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon are originals..Don Felder came aboard in 1974 but departed in a well publicized spat..only true orignals are Don Henley and Glenn Frey .
Also, Neil Peart was not a member of Rush until 1974. John Rutsey was the original drummer from 1968-74.
Sorry…just caught it. My bad.
Kiss is still to this day touring
Kiss is back on tour this year after their “farewell” tour back in 2000. Are they still the original 4?
Kiss is getting there, but they only started in 1973 making them a decade or so behind some of the bands listed here.
True but toured before that and how can you mention kids like Jovi and omit BOC
BOC?
Blue Oyster Cult
Blue Oyster Cult
How about cheap trick and van halen
Where’s Chicago!
Relax, ill be updating this list soon.
The facts about Golden Earring aren’t really true…
Barry Hay joined the band in 1967 and Cesar Zuiderwijk joined the band in 1970. Since then they have had the same line-up (sometimes they had a fifth member which dropped out quickly) and they booked nearly all of their success and fame with this line-up.
AEROSMITH??? 43 YEARS?!?!
Yup, They’ve been rocking since 1970, longer than U2 listed here! They still have all 4 original members! We’ll add them!
Aerosmith added, check above!
We added Areosmith to the list, apart from a 4 year period between 1980 and 1984 where the lineup changed a bit, they still have the original members!
Wait a minute, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmidt are NOT original member of The Eagles. Long time members, yes, original members, no. Joe Walsh joined in 1975, when The Eagles had already released 3 studio albums. Schmidt didn’t join until ’77.
What I was going to say
AC/DC?! It’s their 40th anniversary this year after all!
Hi Alex,
I wanted to put AC/DC on here so bad, but the AC/DC line-up only stabilized in 1980 with Brian joining (RIP BON!), then there was a 10 year period where Phil didn’t drum, but he came back in 1994. This gives a broken period of 1980-now, minus the 10 year drummer change = 23 years same, and 33 years with different lineup (if you count from 1980)
what about the red hot chili peppers?? definitely performing for over thirty years!
They’ve been swopping guitar player too many times. Plus Flea and Ant started in 1983, Chad only joined in 1988. This gives 26 years with 3 of the 4 members remaining the same. They’re not quite there yet.
sucker……
Sven Ingvars 1956 – ….
Yes are still going strong since 1968 and are currently in the studio recording their new album. They’ve haven’t stopped touring either and will be playing concerts around the world this year.
The 60’s group the Equals are still going.
No mention of them why?
The Shadows? anyone?
Shadows aren’t performing anymore.Plus they had way too many breaks and splits in between which makes calculating their time of non-stop rocking a nightmare.
Queen?? Same lineup since 1973, excepting one member died.
Only Brian May and Roger Taylor’s left. Deacon also left in 1997, 6 years after Freddie died in 1991. That gives 18 years with the full line-up from 1973-1991unchanged, and roughly another 6 years with deacon, and since 1997 they’ve had only guest vocalists.
Queen is difficult one. Brian and Roger remains from 1970, and john Deacon until 1977. Since then i’m not sure who the bassist is or if they even have a permanent one? Same for vocals. Adam Lambert?
Status Quo since 1962.
Yup, but Rick only joined in ’67. John Edwards only joined in ’85 and and Andy Brown in ’76. Drumms have been chopped and changed almost every decade. Still an amazing feat for them!
Crosby, Stills and Nash!
Never heard of them…
Crosby, Stills and Nash… Caught then in concert about 13 years ago,still very clean voices.
The Moody Blues have had their core 3 members for 47 years. I’m pretty sure they should be on this list.
Status Quo! Still rocking today like they were when they started.
Indeed. But Rick only joined in ’67. John Edwards only joined in ’85 and and Andy Brown in ’76. Drumms have been chopped and changed almost every decade. Still an amazing feat for them!
The Who 1964
The who definitely is worth mentioning. It’s a difficult choice though. Pete and Roger’s been there since the beginning in 1964, but the rest of the band has chopped and changed quite a lot (okay John stayed from ’64 until 2002).
The Who is essentially now a two man band. If you can see them as a two man band since 1964 then that gives them 50 years!! But… I dont think they are a two man band as some of the guys stuck with them for decades through the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s.
Timothy B. Schmit is most certainly NOT an original member! In 1977, he replaced Randy Meisner, aka, the ACTUAL original bassist and guy who sang Take It to the Limit!
Scorpions 1969-
Not on list
They’ve had way too many band member changes. Only Schenker is the one constant member from 1965. Klaus have done the vocals for the studio albums only.since 1970, and Matthias joined in ’77.
you forgot YES! I saw them last night and they formed in 1968. Still have 3 original members
Chicago’s been around since the mid 60’s. Not sure how many of the members are original though.
AC/DC been around for 40 years and is currently recording a new album.
Yup, but with Phill Rudd’s break from ’83 to ’94, Cliff only joining in 1977 and Brian only in 1980 gives them roughly 34 years.
Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmitt aren’t original members of the Eagles. They replaced Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, respectively.
HOw about Bon Jovi? Not as old as the pre-80s band but I think it’s worth a mention.
They’re definitely on their way. Only one band member change in 1994. they started in 1983, this gives them 31 years.
What about KISS? They performed last night in Ridgefield WA.
KISS may have been rocking non stop, but they’ve had plenty of band line-up changes. Only Paul and Gene remained from the start in 1973.
And hungarian in Omega 1962 members:
Kóbor JánosBenkő László
Molnár György
Mihály Tamás
Debreczeni Ferenc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_(band) l
Thanks Csabi, but unfortunately I don’t think anyones ever heard of Omega.
What world do you live in?
Sorry abrm, I haven’t heard of them either, I guess you are in that alternate universe.
Strange world YOU live in, guys. Omega was (and is) great band, better than all of abovementioned, except of Rolling Stones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_jr1P9gC2s
I heard about Omega, they are quite good. You people better look them up. It’s age of Internet, you can find them if you want.
Uriah Heep – 1969, Nazareth – 1968, Blue Oyster Cult
Well I guess our friend TheFran here is not as informed as he thinks. I’m so sorry for him.
The Savage Rose – since 1966 or 67 ish. No pause.
What about The Moody Blues ? ! Graeme Edge has been with them since 1964, and John Lodge & Justin Hayward joined in 1966. Thy’re still touring and recording. What about The Moody Blues ??? !!!
True, Thanks for the notice. I’ve added them!
e questions without it we’d be fkd. Not sure what is worse stupid people or stupid questions. Take the clown screaming and asking something that has.been answered a million times over. … like what what about moody blues moody blues if you payed any attention to any thing at on this page besides the title you sir I have nothing nice to say to you and bid you a good day.. Um to answer your question rad the page not the title give you a HINT read not look seek and you shall find try again all will be answered in 5 minutes max.. have a good day sir
What?
Moody.Blues is here, scroll up!
Moody was on,scroll up..
Tangerine Dream 1967–>
Golden Earring has only 2 original band members. The original 2 since 1961 are George Kooymans and Rinus Gerritsen. Barry Hay joined them in 1967 and Cesar Zuiderwijk joined in 1970. The line up has changed a bid since then as that they had 2 times a 5th member in the 70’s. But these 4 guys have been together since 1970.
Ummm, Scorpions??? 49 years and still going it seems to me…
The Grass Roots
Saw Three Dog Night last year; they indicated they had all of their original members and still sound great!
They have changed too many members. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Dog_Night
Look it up here. Or friend TheFran would say he cant put then on the list.
MAX CREEEEEEK!! OLDER THAN U2… A band straight from the backwoods of New England! The ooldestliving jam band in existence. They vary genre wise.. from a country rock tone to a reggae funk with a splash of a bluesy jazzed virtuoso guitar playing.
I guess they never left the backwoods, only the squirrels and foxes are aware of them.
A few corrections come to mind.
1. If Rush has two out of three original members, that is not “more than 80% of their original members.” It is 66.6%.
2. Walsh (James Gang) and Schmit (Poco) are not original members of the Eagles.
3. The “then” picture of the Stones shows Ronnie Wood, so it’s far from a “then” pic. You’d have to go back to when Brian Jones was part of the band. They also don’t have 80% of the original lineup, which was Jones, Ian Stewart, Jagger, Richards, Bill Wyman, and Watts. That’s 50%.
Journey 1973 – Present
What about red hot chili peppers,they’ve been together for 33 years now since 1980 and still together .
Iron Maiden, 1975-Present!!!
You forgot moody blues.
1964 – present.
Years active1964–1974
1977–present
Added them.
The Residents, the most famous experimental band, 1972 – 2015, 43 years
cheap trick, Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973, kiss, 1973
KISS may have been rocking non stop, but they’ve had plenty of band line-up changes. Only Paul and Gene remained from the start in 1973.
where is the who?
Added them.
And what about KISS?
These guys,forming KISS, ” the hottest band in the world “, at present Paul Stanley( guitar, lead vocals, the “Starman”), Gene Simmons ( bassguitar, vocals, ” The Demon”),Tommy Thayer (guitar, vocals, the “Spaceman”) and Eric Singer (drums,percussion, vocals, the “Catman”) being its members, are rocking since 1973 and still going strong!
In fact they’re regularly touring the world and still releasing new albums, like “Monster” .
Anyone still remembers worldwide hits like “Rock and roll all night”, “I was made for lovin’ you”,”Detroit Rock City”,”Black Diamond”,”Lick it up!”,just to name a few…..
On their way to get on the list, but not there yet.
Fleetwood Mac maybe, even if it was Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac in the 60’s.
Yup ,they’ve been around the longest, and I’m sure have written and performed one of the most popular songs of all time, Black Magic Woman.
Why didnt Alice Cooper make the list? Or at least an honorable mention. He created the rock show vs. a rock concert. As far as I know their first album was in 1969 with “Pretties for You” I’m not aware of any long breaks, but members have changed. Alice has been a rock and roller for 46 years or so. Just sayin’..
Why didnt Alice Cooper make the list? Or at least an honorable mention. He created the rock show vs. a rock concert. As far as I know their first album was in 1969 with “Pretties for You” I’m not aware of any long breaks, but members have changed. Alice has been a rock and roller for 46 years or so. Just sayin’..
Not on the list ??? Omega Hungarian Rock Group active from 1962 ” The Girl With The Pearl’s Hair”, ” Gammapolis”, Youtube : OMEGA 50 LIVE BUDAPEST 2012.okt.6.
Hey! You forgot the famous rock band that goes by the name of SCORPIONS! They began to play in 1969 and up till now they are still playing
Weren’t other european rock bands from 62 good enough for you guys?(Phoenix from Romania and even Omega from Hungary)
where are Jethro Tull?? They still play and tour…
you missed slayer 1982 metallica 1983 w.a.s.p think 1984 hawkwind iron maiden the jam status quo zztop whitesnake rush u.f.o
As much as I would love for these guys to be on the list, the competition have been at it from the early 60’s
KISS were formed in 1973 and still rock today.
Yup, in the top definitely, but the “youngest” bands here are all from the 60’s onward.
Then why do you have Bon Jovi from 1983 and Motley Crue from 1981?
You forgot The Strawbs – Origins started in 1963…fully changed over the name to the Strawbs in 1967, still playing till this day.
The Strawbs?
Just look on discogs, allmusic, wikipedia, etc. to find out who the Strawbs are, Sandy Denny played with them, the Rolling Stones opened for them when they were just starting out because the Strawbs were the house band, Rick Wakeman even played with them before YES….
Where are Scorpions?
What about Queen? You kinda missed them…
Queen is debateable. Is it still Queen without Freddie?
I still believe so
Well they have kept playing as Queen.
Queen is not only Freddie
Status Quo is also the longest band running today also. They deserve credit as well.
Wow , the four seasons? They should be on the list 1962-present… But their origins come from 1957. You need to add them buddy, SHERRY BABY
How about Bill Hailey & the Comets?!?!?! After Bill died, the continued; on and on and on!
Isaw them in Reno in 1955 and the last time around 2007 (?)
What about King Crimson? They have been rocking since 1969 ._.
Where is Status Quo? Active since 1967… Best (Hard) Rock ‘n Roll band of all time. Over 100 singles, with which they spent over 400 weeks in the UK singles charts. 32 albums in the British Charts, which makes it more than any other band aside of the Stones..
People! You forgot the Zombies. They’re in the top 100 again with their brand new album. Please post a revision.
Who?
As President of The Zombies Fan Club, and even more relevant, as a longtime devoted fan, I have to protest your omission of this wonderful band, started in 1962 and going stronger than ever today, with original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent at the helm. They just recently completely a magnificent tour featuring both the old (Odessey & Oracle performed in its entirety by all surviving original members) and the new — songs from their latest critically acclaimed album “Still Got That Hunger”, released in 2015. They deserve some credit here.
Noted thanks.
How about Rock Roll Hall of Fame “Chicago” since about 1967, PS, sold more records and albums that anyone listed (I think) with the exception of The Beach Boys.
They’ve gone thru soooo many changes. And Peter Cetera didnt even show up for the HOF ceremony or wanted to perform with the guys.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
Up until a few years ago – Cheap Trick from 1973, when Bun E Carlos no longer toured. He is still an “official” member getting profits of the corporation. And Until April 2016 was the drummer on the studio recordings too, but then Daxx Nielsen took over that gig. But they are in the R&R HoF anyways now, so who cares about the inner politics. The band STILL tours and kicks the butt of younger groups.
You missed New Riders of the Purple Sage formed in 1969 still touring and doing new material as of 2016
Never hear of them…
The residents (1966)
How about Genesis? Active from 1967 to 1998, 1999, 2000, 2006 to present… about 43 years and still with original members Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, and Phil Collins who joined in 1970!
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THE ROLLING STONES ARE NOT THE SAME BAND THEY LOST 2 MEMBERS FROM DRUGS OVERDOSE BACK IN 1970
CANNED HEAT 1965 SCORPIONS 1965 ALL STILL KICKING ASS
The Seekers 1962 The Scorpions 1965 The Shadows 1958 Canned Heat 1966 Iggy Pop and The Stooges 1967 -2016
Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel and Davied Crosby ,Stephen Stills, Grahan Nash Deep Purple ,Status Quo, Saxon , The Hollies, The Turtles, The Zonbies ,HERMAN’S HERMITS PLAY LIVE IN SYRACUSE ,NEW YORK STATE FAIR AUG,29TH 2016 MON THE COMMODORES AUG.30TH
Grammar maybe?
What about Madness, they’ve been performing since 1976 and yet to stop.
Never heard of them.
Chicago which formed in 1967, and is now about to celebrate 50yrs
The Hollies?
Chicago? They’re just about to hit their 50th year and they still tour every year.
REO Speedwagon 1967-present, although have had many lineup changes, but still tours
How about The Buckinghams, Cryan’ Shames, and Electric Prunes? There’s also The Road (The Hudson Brothers)from Buffalo, NY. They released a couple of albums nationally in the late 60s, but I guess they’d be considered more of a regional band. The Box Tops reformed, but, tragically, I believe their lead singer died of a heart attack shortly thereafter.
Golden Earring???? oldest still performing.
a band who are constantly overlooked by everyone and yet for me are one of the best rock bands britain has ever produced are u.f.o.,formed in 1969 and still led by original vocalist phil mogg together with original drummer andy parker and although not an original member but has been with the band 40 years paul raymond on keyboards and rhythm guitar.they still tour constantly and release an album every 2 or 3 years and are still sublime live.”strangers in the night” is still the best live album of all time.
Whoa there! 50% of original members? What’s the Moody Blues doing in there then? Only 33% of members. Strike them off!
the toy dolls?
Never heard of them
The Executives… been playing at the Westminster Hotel.. Dawson City, Yukon…. 116 (yes one hundred and sixteen) years
For the past 116 years The Executives have graced the mainstage of the Westminister Hotel.
You forgot Black Sabath. 1968 – 2017
Where the fuck is kiss they formed in 73
Where the fuck is kiss they formed in 73
WHERES QUEEN????? THEYVE BEEN GOING FOR 47 YEARS, HOW CAN YOU MISS THESE LEGENDS????
Ikr?! They should be here, they are some master rockstars.
ikr?
Where is Santana he’s been around since 1969 @ Woodstock,there has been some changes in the lineup,but it still should be mentioned!!😎🐱
Blue Öyster Cult, been around from 1967 to present they have a concert this year (2017) in august
how about the rockin berries 1958-present
The rockin who?
You’ve forgotten Styx. Here is what they should be:
1972-Present.
And don’t forget to search up their members.
You forgot madness, been going since 1976. I think they had s break but them are back and definatly deserve a mention at least
Have you folks never heard of Hot Tuna? They are by far the longest continually touring band EVER!!! All the bands mentioned above have taken a year or two off here and there.. Jorma and the boys have toured every year since the early 50s!!!
Savoy Brown
Please put Descendents. They started in 78 and still tour and record. They mean allot to allot of people.
do u know “Nomadi”?
an italian band that was born in the 1963
Sparks?
What about Journey? 1973!
Noted.
Hawkwind irst gig was in 1969 and they still tour EVERY year unlike all the other bands mentioned.
The Sonics
Since 1960
Influential band look it up
Well i am a musician been preforming with alit of these bands since the 70s your missing several preforming bands still around today with 80% of their standing band.
Ted Nugent started in the late 60s to present
Black Sabbath 60s to present
And one the top artists in pop music forgotten
Cheap Trick late 60s early 70s
DOOBIES!
I don’t know if I’d strictly call them a rock band, but the Tokens have been going since 1955 with most of the original members split between TWO incarnations of the band. At least those who are still alive. They are best known for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
Chicago has been going on since 1967.
Social distortion is still active , since the 70s
How is The Grateful Dead not on here. They’ve been around since 1964, when they started as the Warlocks, then changed their name to The Grateful Dead in ’65. They toured as The Grateful Dead for 30 years until the lead guitarist Jerry Garcia passed in ’95. The rest of the members have been touring ever since. They had their 50th reunion Fare Thee Well shows in 2015 but still didn’t stop there! They are currently touring as Dead & Company! With John Mayer on lead guitar, Oteil Burbridge on bass and Jeff Chimenti on keys! So they’ve been going for about 53 years now… only 3 years behind the Rolling Stones.
Noted
What about Chicago. 1968-present. With some line-up changes.
Yes actually 1967-present
Relax, ill be updating this list soon.
Lamm is the only original member left, the others came and went from 85 onwards.
Deep Purple still have three of the five members of their classic lineup.The other two, Morse and Airey, have been with them for years. These guys are still packin em in!!
Don’t forget Omega (1962 or earlier), from Hungary, the most popular band of Eastern Europe (since the times of the Soviet Union). They’re on the road, still active!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daXQhL_B2c8
Fleetwood Mac is back!
The fabulous del Counts started 1960 and played out 1961. Gonna put out a new album this summer. May 25th next Friday proclaimed by the governor of Minnesota. Would mean the world to have them mentioned on your list.
America 1970 – Current. Not only are Beckley and Bunnell the original members, there has only been one past member. Also, they sound better than they did in the 70s which I think is somewhat unique among these bands.
Thank all of you. TheFran for starting the list and all your comments adding to it. It brings back memories. I remember Rush playing at one of my high school dances.
Cool thanks!
Kansas and styx
Don’t forget about whitesnake, David Coverdale is still going and they may not be the oldest band but he could be the oldest rock singer still performing to this day at 76 years old
I made a mistake, David Coverdale is 66, so it’s probably between golden earring and the stones as far as rock bands go and the ages of the members still performing today
Agreed.
I cannot believe you left “YES” off of this list. One of the best bands out there from the 60’s and 70’s rock scene….The great Ian Anderson….
Relax, ill be updating this list soon.
Honorable Mention :Steely Dan , Pink Floyd , J.Geils Band and Tower of Power
Scorpions? 1965-present
No Blue Oyster Cult?
How about Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons?
“Love” (without Arthur Lee) still playing. Touring in England right now. Johnny Echols and the boys still sound amazing!
The Human League: 1977-present.
They’ve never ever broken up, contrary to some of the ones on this list.
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush 1970 – Present
Earth, Wind & Fire
Parliament
Mandrill
kansas
Well, stick a fork in Rush. They’re obviously done.
RIP Neil. :-(
This week the news came that one of the founders of Golden ‘Radar Love’ Earring, the oldest rock band in the world is seriously ill and cannot go on stage anymore. The other three members decided that no one in the band can be replaced and that Golden Earring therefore is past tense.
This week, feb 2021, Golden Earring stopped. The founder has got ALS and cannot go on tour anymore.
This week, feb 2021, Golden Earring stopped. The founder has got ALS and cannot go on tour anymore.
Little feat