I lost my mojo somewhere in the 80's

[BigRedX]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1358979018' post='1948164']
And you've looked after your figure, too .
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Actually I've probably put on as much weight (relative to my size) as any other bloke in their 50s. However I have the "advantage" of having been seriously skinny when I was in my 20s, and I know how to dress to minimise the belly.

[BILL POSTERS]

Grow a big droopy mustache, wear a good suit and enjoy it without dancing about, If you have grey hair,do something about it.Or you could just be yerself and stop worryin about it.

I'm knockin on a bit, but then so is everybody else in both my bands

[Donnyboy]

Just chill, don't try too hard. Wear a hat at a jonty angle, that should do it.

Avoid perms, hair dye and pony tails .

[Donnyboy]

... Oh and avoid indoor shades too.

[BILL POSTERS]

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1358981402' post='1948217']
Just chill, don't try too hard. Wear a hat at a jonty angle, that should do it.

Avoid perms, hair dye and pony tails .
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A hat is only OK if your not 6'2"and 18 stone. while the rest are only 5'6 and skinny.

[Donnyboy]

What about a pork pie hat rather than a topper - you wouldn't want to look rediculous!

I'm 5ft 6 and overweight , and partial to a wee porker!

[BILL POSTERS]

Could always play up to it instead.

Big old baggy Cardigan, braces, high waist trousers, cloth cap, slippers, big bag of Werthers on your amp 3days of grey stubble....

[flyfisher]

[quote name='morsefull' timestamp='1358977035' post='1948105']
I've tried the hat and sunglasses. Made me feel a pratt .............
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I've never seen him wearing sunglasses and a hat . . . . (sorry Guy )

[lurksalot]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1358978606' post='1948154']
Also looking weird helps...


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Hmmm , I think wierd is relative , with a body shaven grinch as a front man , a lead guitarist with the shortest skirt and best tats in the house, and you, it would appear the stickman is the weird one

[lurksalot]

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how to look good at 50 ? ok , I wear a hat on stage , that is what really tips it

Edited January 23, 2013 by lurksalot

[xilddx]

Be yourself. I'm nearly 49 and I'm not shy on a stage, but I used to dance more 5 years ago, now I'm comfortable moving how the music makes me move. A certain confidence and authority can come with age. I play with 50 year olds, and 24 year olds, we just do what we do and give a good show. No real need to force the moves, just look the best you can and move naturally.

[mcnach]

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1358976594' post='1948100']


Sorry, but over 50's men are fundamentally uncool. I speak through bitter experience.
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unless you were Robert Plant, or David Coverdale...

[discreet]

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1358982345' post='1948235']
I'm 5ft 6 and overweight, and partial to a wee porker![/quote]

That's no way to talk about the missus.

[discreet]

No hat, shades, corset or wig is going to make the slightest difference - it's all in the mind. Look at Dr John, for example - everybody thinks he's very cool and yet he doesn't pay much attention to his appearance.

[morsefull]

[quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1358981717' post='1948224']
A hat is only OK if your not 6'2"and 18 stone. while the rest are only 5'6 and skinny.
[/quote] Ha Ha ,you guessed it. I'm 6' 1" and 17 stone and the rest are all 5' 8"ish and skinny.

[fumps]

To the OP I can echo what a few have said on here really, Don't try too much, Mojo is for younger lads, Being a older dude you have run round the block already take the foot off the gas & coast !

A guy I know is in his 60's & often does guest slots with bands who are aged in their 20's & 30's. He will always go on stage dressed really well, (either a suit or a shirt, trousers & a waste coat). Because of his older years he looks fantastic, he will always bring a level of dignity to the younger band. Just by dressing well & doing his thing.

Like I always say, dress your age & you will always look good. But don't try or you will look false & uncomfortable.

[discreet]

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1359019078' post='1948437']
...trousers & a waste coat...
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I've got a waste coat... the pockets are always full of rubbish... sorry, Gav.

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1359019078' post='1948437']
....don't try or you will look false & uncomfortable.
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If 'not trying' is the key to this, then I must look fantastic!

Edited January 24, 2013 by discreet

[fumps]

You do mate

You are a goddam sexual tyrannosaurus and you know it

[paul torch]

IMO there is something fundamentally uncool about trying to be cool.

Just be yourself man.

You play bass, therefore you are the coolest person on stage. 'nuff said.

[Dave Vader]

Tap foot, nod head, maybe have a wander. Stately ways to look ok on a stage without working too hard.
(also 20 years older than some band members, but then they are 15, it is weird)

[xilddx]

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1359020643' post='1948462']
You do mate

You are a goddam sexual tyrannosaurus and you know it
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[discreet]

Where did you get that pic, Nige? I haven't got that hat any more.

[xilddx]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359023224' post='1948505']
Where did you get that pic, Nige? I haven't got that hat any more.
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You still look like a goddamn sexual tyrannosarus though

[discreet]

Agghh, NOOOO!! That was my 'Ghost Hunter' phase.

[BILL POSTERS]

[quote name='morsefull' timestamp='1359019008' post='1948435']
Ha Ha ,you guessed it. I'm 6' 1" and 17 stone and the rest are all 5' 8"ish and skinny.
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Are you sure your not me ?