Oldest Bands Still Touring in 2024
Bands form, bands break up and bands sometimes get back together. But not these bands! These 14 bands have remained intact since their inception and have retained most, if not all of their original members. Incredibly, founding member and singer Abdul “Duke” Fakir of The Four Tops has been touring for 71 years. He is the only original member of the band, which formed in 1953.
Every one of these bands have already toured in 2024, are currently touring or have a tour scheduled for later in the year. Neil Young and Crazy Horse completed a portion of their 2024 tour but the band has cancelled the remaining dates to two members’ illness.
The longevity of these bands is notable as they have withstood sweeping changes in the music industry while still maintaining a loyal fan base. In an era of instantly downloadable music, live streaming, artificially generated music, and even holographic concert tours with digital avatars, fans still want to experience the live show with the real band.