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Readers Respond: What Place Do Older Musicians Have in the Music Industry?
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From the article: Choosing a Music Career 101

Does the music industry have an age limit? What kind of obstacles do older musicians face in the music industry? Does their genre of music matter? Share your thoughts about age and the music industry - if it matters, why it matters and how older musicians can get around music business ageism.

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Does the music industry have age limit?

I think it depends on the genre of music. A 30 year old rapper in hiphop maybe consider old, while a 30 year old neo-soul artist may be considered to be in his prime. It depends on the genre of music.
—MSRMusic

It Matters

I am 54 and play blues music and people in clubs treat me different because of my age. I write great music but no labels will look at me because I am too old.
—Old Lady Rocker

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