Old and in the way. Paul Simon and Elton John. Add Billy Joel.

Sort of in decay creatively but still putting out material and touring. Soft and squishy, dulled edges playing hits from the past, while shifting into humanitarian and mentor roles; award recipients - legend, memory, lifetime achievement recognition. I can't picture these guys cycling back into the fold as Bob Dylan or Marty Stuart and others have. Ever, really.

Not knocking the humanitarian/charity stuff.

But artistically?

Some go this way....and others just keep going and going.

Wonder why.