Touring into your 80s used to be unheard of—unless you were a symphony conductor or a jazz legend in a smoky club. But today’s road warriors? They’re the bands that once ruled TRL, topped rock radio in the 2000s, and filled stadiums before social media was a thing. And they’re not even close to slowing down.
These groups may have started in the CD era, but they’ve proven they’ve got staying power—and fans who’ll follow them into the next century. If the Rolling Stones can do it, why not them?
Here are 10 bands that (I’m predicting) will still be touring well into their 80s—and why they absolutely shouldn’t stop.
U2
They’re already deep into their Vegas residency and still swinging from digital stages like it’s 1987. Bono’s voice is intact, The Edge is timeless, and the live shows remain as bombastic as ever. These guys are already on a mythical tier—and the demand never dies.
Coldplay
They said they’d stop making new albums in 2025—but they never said they’d stop touring. Coldplay has built a reputation for euphoric, immersive concerts that feel like spiritual awakenings. Chris Martin could be 85 and still leading an arena in synchronized LED wristband joy.
Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl is rock’s most beloved everyman, and the Foos are built for the long haul. They tour like it’s oxygen. As long as people need cathartic, guitar-driven joy and emotional singalongs, the Foo Fighters will deliver.
Green Day
They’ve survived punk purists, pop radio, Broadway, and multiple political eras—and somehow still feel like the cool kids at school. Billie Joe Armstrong doesn’t age, and the band still plays like they have something to prove. At 80, they’ll still be shouting “Hey-oh!”
Pearl Jam
The anti-rock stars who became legends. Eddie Vedder is still a force onstage, and Pearl Jam fans are as loyal as they come. Their shows feel more like communal rituals than concerts—and that’s not going away with age.
Indigo Girls
Yeah, they might not be rock, but trust me, they’re rockstars. Some harmonies get softer with time—but not these. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been blending voices and breaking hearts since the ’80s, and they’ve only gotten bolder with age. Their live shows are intimate, powerful, and communal—more like folk revival gatherings than concerts. With a fanbase that shows up rain or shine and lyrics that still cut to the core, the Indigo Girls will be touring into their 80s not out of obligation, but because they mean it. And honestly, we still need them.
Dave Matthews Band
More jam band than alt-rock these days, DMB has built a live legacy that rivals the Dead. They never stop touring. They don’t have to. Their fanbase is intergenerational, loyal, and totally down for a three-hour set well into the 2050s.
Counting Crows
Adam Duritz still brings the same soul, sadness, and storytelling he did in the ’90s, and the band has aged gracefully into one of rock’s most consistently beloved live acts. You’ll still be singing “Mr. Jones” with thousands of people 20 years from now.
My Morning Jacket
They’ve got the long hair, the guitar theatrics, and a fanbase that treats their shows like holy pilgrimages. Jim James has the kind of voice that doesn’t wear out—it expands. They’ll be a festival staple for decades to come.
The Killers
Brandon Flowers was born to be a showman, and their Springsteen-meets-Vegas energy means they’ve got the DNA to age into arena icons. If you’ve ever seen them live, you know—they’re going to be doing this well into their “Somebody Told Me (I’m 83)” era.
These bands are still lifelines. Their music has grown up with their fans, evolved with the times, and earned its place in the long-haul touring hall of fame. They’ve got stories to tell, anthems to revive, and crowds that will never stop singing along.
So let them play. Into their 70s, 80s, and beyond. Because the road still calls—and they’ve still got something to say.