20 After - The Rock Stars Thread

[*Laura]

Just saw Steven Tyler's picture in the other thread...Holy crap. I hope he's going to get well because right now he's obviously in a seriously bad place.
Seeing him made me look up other iconic rock stars to see how they look nowadays. But I wasn't able to tell just how much or how well they have aged until I went back and searched their pics from 20 years ago. Didn't dare going back more than that... too scary. lol

So this is 1989 and 2009 side by side. Just for a few of them (not too much time on my hands), but I hope to see more if you guys are willing to come up with pics from both eras.




DAVID COVERDALE

1989


2009




PAUL RODGERS

1990


2009




LOU GRAMM

1989


2009




ALICE COOPER 1989


ROBIN ZANDER 1989




ALICE COOPER, ROBIN ZANDER, STEVEN TYLER (2009)





VINCE NEIL

1989



2009





SAMMY HAGAR

1989


2009




GEDDY LEE

1989


2009




IMO, Sammy Hagar is aging extremely well. Must be that sand in his crack.
And of course, Alice Cooper looked like a mummy 20 years ago too, so all's good for him.


Thoughts? Pics?

[portland]

I think it's the Cabo that is keeping Sammy so preserved

[*Laura]

I think it's the Cabo that is keeping Sammy so preserved

Shush.



(The official explanation is "Sand." lol)

[Michigan Girl]

Vince is well preserved and David Coverdale was just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[Carla777]

Vince is well preserved and David Coverdale was just BEAUTIFUL!!!

Totally agree!! muy guapo

[Carla777]

Axl Roses...what Happen with him?

Axl in the late 80'






20 years later

[steveo777]

Axl Roses...what Happen with him?

Axl in the late 80'






20 years later

Booze, drugs and Rock n Roll.

[Carla777]

Axl Roses...what Happen with him?

Axl in the late 80'






20 years later

Booze, drugs and Rock n Roll.

And a plastic surgery that went wrong

[*Laura]

And a plastic surgery that went wrong

And he frequents the wrong hair salon, too. Welcome to the Jungle indeed.LOL

[Michigan Girl]

And he frequents the wrong hair salon, too. Welcome to the Jungle indeed.LOL

I am LMAO!!! :wink:

[PowerChords]

And I thought Keaton was under that costume!

[weatherman90]

Here's one of my shots of David from this year:



The man looks good, no doubt about it.

If you want more, you'll find them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/melodicrockconcerts/sets/72157621690763769/

[Playitloudforme]

Here's Matt Sorum with the Cult, circa 1989.



and here's Matt now...


lol... I had to do that for you Laura... just had to!

That man looks sooo much better now.

[steveo777]

LOL....nobody has posted Friga / Cain pics!

[Michigan Girl]

Here's one of my shots of David from this year:



The man looks good, no doubt about it.

If you want more, you'll find them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/melodicrockconcerts/sets/72157621690763769/

Thanks, Matt...NICE!!!

[RaisedOnRadio92]

I know Garth Brooks isn't exactly a 'rock star', but he was probably the biggest artist of the 90's.

1989




2009

[Peartree12249]

Here's one of my shots of David from this year:



The man looks good, no doubt about it.

If you want more, you'll find them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/melodicrockconcerts/sets/72157621690763769/

Thanks, Matt...NICE!!!

Well he still has great hair, if it's really his.

[Peartree12249]

[Uno_up]

Here's Matt Sorum with the Cult, circa 1989.



and here's Matt now...


lol... I had to do that for you Laura... just had to!

That man looks sooo much better now.

I gotta agree here. After seeing them last month, I have to say it was one of the top-10 shows I've ever seen. They were so much better than they ever were when I saw them before. I was absolutely blown away. This tour they are playing the "LOVE" album in its entirety, in album sequence no less...save for "she sells sanctuary" being played last. They have cleaned themselves up and look ten 10 years younger than they did five years ago. Every once in a while you catch a band on a night when they transcend their ability. My wife and I saw it. Astbury's voice is strong and mellifluent, and Billy Duffy absolutely burns down the fucking house. Every bit as good as ac/dc was last year. Anyone of you should catch this tour when they come to your town. I'm going again next month when they come to Boston. I'm stoked.

[weatherman90]

Here's one of my shots of David from this year:



The man looks good, no doubt about it.

If you want more, you'll find them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/melodicrockconcerts/sets/72157621690763769/

Thanks, Matt...NICE!!!

Well he still has great hair, if it's really his.

The prize for best head of hair must be between David and Ross now...

[Triple S]

Burton Cummings 1989 (well, actually 1990 - close enough)



Burton Cummings 2009

[Peartree12249]

Springsteen 1984




2009

[Deb]

I gotta agree here. After seeing them last month, I have to say it was one of the top-10 shows I've ever seen. They were so much better than they ever were when I saw them before. I was absolutely blown away. This tour they are playing the "LOVE" album in its entirety, in album sequence no less...save for "she sells sanctuary" being played last. They have cleaned themselves up and look ten 10 years younger than they did five years ago. Every once in a while you catch a band on a night when they transcend their ability. My wife and I saw it. Astbury's voice is strong and mellifluent, and Billy Duffy absolutely burns down the fucking house. Every bit as good as ac/dc was last year. Anyone of you should catch this tour when they come to your town. I'm going again next month when they come to Boston. I'm stoked.

Very cool, good to hear! Have always liked The Cult, will definitely check them out if they come 'round. One of my faves..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vneFS48Z4Ws

[Deb]

What's in that Jersey water?! Both have aged very well.

[Michigan Girl]

Richie...




Looks soooo much better today....

[Uno_up]

I gotta agree here. After seeing them last month, I have to say it was one of the top-10 shows I've ever seen. They were so much better than they ever were when I saw them before. I was absolutely blown away. This tour they are playing the "LOVE" album in its entirety, in album sequence no less...save for "she sells sanctuary" being played last. They have cleaned themselves up and look ten 10 years younger than they did five years ago. Every once in a while you catch a band on a night when they transcend their ability. My wife and I saw it. Astbury's voice is strong and mellifluent, and Billy Duffy absolutely burns down the fucking house. Every bit as good as ac/dc was last year. Anyone of you should catch this tour when they come to your town. I'm going again next month when they come to Boston. I'm stoked.

Very cool, good to hear! Have always liked The Cult, will definitely check them out if they come 'round. One of my faves..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vneFS48Z4Ws

Wake up woman!...The Cult Aug 29/2009 - Calgary, Alberta, Flames Central

[Triple S]

speaking of aging well . . .

Colin James 1988/89



2009

[Deb]

Speaking of aging well.......barely aged at all in 20 years.

[Playitloudforme]

I gotta agree here. After seeing them last month, I have to say it was one of the top-10 shows I've ever seen. They were so much better than they ever were when I saw them before. I was absolutely blown away. This tour they are playing the "LOVE" album in its entirety, in album sequence no less...save for "she sells sanctuary" being played last. They have cleaned themselves up and look ten 10 years younger than they did five years ago. Every once in a while you catch a band on a night when they transcend their ability. My wife and I saw it. Astbury's voice is strong and mellifluent, and Billy Duffy absolutely burns down the fucking house. Every bit as good as ac/dc was last year. Anyone of you should catch this tour when they come to your town. I'm going again next month when they come to Boston. I'm stoked.

Very cool, good to hear! Have always liked The Cult, will definitely check them out if they come 'round. One of my faves..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vneFS48Z4Ws

They play tomorrow night in Seattle, and I have no money... .ARGH! (sold out anywho, but still). I do get to see Alice in Chains tho next month.

[Deb]

I gotta agree here. After seeing them last month, I have to say it was one of the top-10 shows I've ever seen. They were so much better than they ever were when I saw them before. I was absolutely blown away. This tour they are playing the "LOVE" album in its entirety, in album sequence no less...save for "she sells sanctuary" being played last. They have cleaned themselves up and look ten 10 years younger than they did five years ago. Every once in a while you catch a band on a night when they transcend their ability. My wife and I saw it. Astbury's voice is strong and mellifluent, and Billy Duffy absolutely burns down the fucking house. Every bit as good as ac/dc was last year. Anyone of you should catch this tour when they come to your town. I'm going again next month when they come to Boston. I'm stoked.

Very cool, good to hear! Have always liked The Cult, will definitely check them out if they come 'round. One of my faves..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vneFS48Z4Ws

Wake up woman!...The Cult Aug 29/2009 - Calgary, Alberta, Flames Central

That's this Saturday?! Da'yam, I'm glad you posted that now.