The Wall Street Journal September 16, 2026 • 11:00

Not Even a Stroke Can Stop These Aging Rock Stars From Going on Stage - WSJ

By Elias Leight

Not Even a Stroke Can Stop These Aging Rock Stars From Going on Stage - WSJ

Artists over 60 aren’t stopping touring, even if they may need to sit down during their greatest hits

Charlie Wilson, one of the most potent voices in 1980s funk, played more than 35 shows last year before suffering multiple strokes in October. He relearned how to walk and was back on stage roughly e… [+518 chars]

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