^funny stuff.
Had this been real, I would still really have a hard time deciding to go.
For example- I love the early stuff. Well, really, everything. Paul Simon could throw tablescraps and I will bite. Sort of.
I also love stuff like CSN. Having watched CSN in the early 90's with Michael Hedges opening, I was pretty much in heaven. Recently, they played (well- sans Hedges) in C-ville and my wife offered to get tickets. I passed, realizing that this would probably be my last chance to see the three of them together before one of them dies, but I passed up the opportunity anyway.
Same goes for all the other 60's stars- Stones, Who, Paul Simon, Elton. All incredible- but I'll pass none the less. Maybe I'm at peace- they've had a good run, and I've enjoyed the music, but I'm not going to follow their every last breath.
Especially Paul Simon- I remember reading an article in which he stated he hates playing live because he is constantly overanalyzing the situation and is constantly worrying about sound and stuff, so he never really enjoys it. After reading that- I projected that concern on everything he plays live, and, for the most part, he really does look disconnected. Glad he gives a f#$%, but for me, he's no fun to watch live for this reason- he's not really there.
But don't tell my wife- if she gets me some tickets to any of the above, I won't miss a beat.
Edit- earlier in the week, before this thread was resurrected, I did a "who hasn't died yet" doubletake, and was amazed at how many 60's singers/bands WERE still alive. Crosby, for instance had a liver transplant for hep-c probably over 20-30 years ago. The Stones will never die as far as I can tell. I remember when the Who re-banded in the late 80's /early nineties for touring. These people are going to have to die at some point... but when?!??!?!??!?