Zimmer Frame Rock - the Elders
To feature here an artist had to be aged 75 or more on the date of the gig. Where artists have qualified more than once the oldest example is included.
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Frank Beard
Jimmy Fox
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75 years, 10 days
The James Gang
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022
Frank Beard
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75 years, 28 days
ZZ Top
Le Zenith, Paris
9 July 2024
Brian May
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75 years, 36 days
Queen
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022
Ray Stiles
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75 years, 187 days
The Hollies
Derby Arena
26 May 2022
Ray Cooper
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75 years, 190 days
​The Elton John Band
Farewell Yellow Brick Road,
3Arena, Dublin
28 March 2023
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Robert Plant
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75 years, 217 days
Saving Grace featuring Robert Plant & Suzi Dian
The Royal Albert Hall
24 March 2024
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Don Powell
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75 years, 222 days
QSP
Royal Albert Hall
20 April 2022
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Andy Fairweather Low
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75 years, 288 days
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
3Arena, Dublin
16 May 2024
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Francis Rossi
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75 years, 318 days
Tunes & Chat
McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater
12 April 2025
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Elton John
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76 years, 3 days
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
3Arena, Dublin
28 March 2023
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Ian Paice
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76 years, 134 days
Deep Purple
AO Arena, Manchester
9 November 2024
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Don Airey
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76 years, 141 days
Deep Purple
AO Arena, Manchester
9 November 2022
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Tony Hicks
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76 years, 161 days
The Hollies
Derby Arena
26 May 2022
John Paul Jones
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76 years, 243 days
Them Crooked Vultures
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Wembley Stadium
3 September 2022
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Brian Johnson
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66 years, 272 days
AC/DC, Power Up
Croke Park, Dublin
17 August 2024
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Mick Box
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76 years, 280 days
Uriah Heep
Metal Masters
3Arena, Dublin
15 March 2024
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Paul Brady
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76 years, 363 days
Guest for Eric Clapton
3Arena, Dublin
16 May 2024
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Michael Bruce
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77 years, 131 days
Alice Cooper
O2 Arena, London
25 July 2025
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Mick Jones
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77 years, 134 days
Foreigner
3Arena, Dublin
10 May 2022
Alice Cooper
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77 years, 171 days
O2 Arena, London
25 July 2025
Glenn Tipton
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77 years, 273 days
Judas Priest
O2 Arena, London
25 July 2025
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Neal Smith
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77 years, 305 days
Alice Cooper
O2 Arena, London
25 July 2025
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Rod Stewart
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77 years, 313 days
3Arena, Dublin
19 November 2022
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Graham Gouldman
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77 years, 318 days
10cc
Swansea Arena, Dublin
23 March 2024
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Eric Bloom
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77 years, 329 days
Blue Oyster Cult
AO Arena, Manchester
26 October 2023
Jeff Beck
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77 years, 347 days
Sheffield City Hall
6 June 2022
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Debbie Harry
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77 years, 364 days
Blondie Supporting Sting
Malahide Castle
30 June 2023
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Pete Townsend
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78 years, 56 days
The Who Hits Back
Incora County Ground, Derby
14 July 2023
Andy Bown
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78 years, 62 days
Status Quo
Botanic Gardens, Belfast
28 May 2024
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Nick Mason
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78 years, 76 days
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets
Echoes Tour 2022
National Convention Centre, Dublin
13 April 2022
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Georgie Fame
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78 years, 156 days
with The Manfreds
The Sage, Gateshead
1 December 2021
Dennis Dunaway
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78 years, 228 days
Alice Cooper
O2 Arena, London
25 July 2025
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Patti Smith
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78 years, 280 days
50th Anniversary of Horses
3Arena, Dublin
6 October 2025
Lenny Kaye
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78 years, 283 days
50th Anniversary of Horses
3Arena, Dublin
6 October 2025
Eric Clapton
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79 years, 47 days
3Arena, Dublin
16 May 2024
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Ian Gillan
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79 years, 82 days
Deep Purple
AO Arena, Manchester
9 November 2024
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Mike D'Abo
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79 years, 255 days
The Manfreds
Cambridge Corn Exchange
11 November 2023
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Dave Hill
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79 years, 262 days
Slade
O2 Ritz, Manchester
22 December 2025
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Zoot Money
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79 years, 264 days
with The Manfreds
Royal Hall, Harrogate
7 April 2022
Roger Waters
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79 years, 270 days
This is not a Drill
The OVO Hydro, Glasgow
3 June 2023
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Roger Glover
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79 years, 345 days
​Deep Purple
AO Arena, Manchester
9 November 2022
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