The Rolling Stones -- Then and Now

1965

So this is going to be my final (for now anyway!) Rolling Stones post. I am soon going to get back to offering some good vocal information and explore ways of caring for the voice and developing the voice in ways that are safe, healthy and effective.


A Strong and Vibrant Voice

Mick more recently. 

Talking about caring for the voice, I have to say that I am quite impressed and fascinated by the sound of Mick Jagger's voice at age 69+ years old. The videos of the Rolling Stones recent (Nov. 2012) concerts in England portray a man (Mick) who, in my opinion,  has been taking good care of his voice. I would sure love to know who his vocal coach is. To me, Mick sounds better now than he did when he was in his fifties (although I loved listening to him then too -- and experiencing his dynamic energy).  To me, his voice seemed to be dropping into that lower, somewhat gravelly register that many older singers drop into. But now, his voice is clearer and higher pitched again and full of life and energy. He has clearly been working with it and oh how I would love to know what he has been doing in terms of vocal exercises!

Here are two great videos:  a very young Mick in 1964 singing It's All Over

It's All Over Now

And Mick now, Nov. 2012, 48 years later (!!) singing I Wanna Be Your Man (written by Lennon/McCartney)

I Wanna Be Your Man

Here is living proof that we can keep our voices strong and dynamic whatever our age!

Barbara