E827 - ESSAY: Fading Stars

I believe that creativity has no expiration date. But there is another side to the story. Sometimes we watch an artist who we have loved for decades slowly fade before our eyes.

Recently I saw a ‘60s era superstar in concert. He will remain nameless for these purposes.

In my opinion, he was one of the greatest artists of the rock era. His songwriting, his guitar playing, his singing - all masterful.

Which is why seeing him recently was such a complicated experience for me.

He’s now in his eighties. Like...