The rock stars of the 60′, 70’s and beyond are still blazing new trails .

They defied expectations of what it means to be a “certain age” when they were teenagers exploding on the music scene, some still attending school, and, now in their 80’s.

They defied expectations of music creating new evolutions of sound. The Beatles, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Patti Smith.

They defied expectations of fashion. The Beatles with the hair; Jagger with eye liner, scarves, paisley shirts; Jimmy Page with his dragon suit; Patti Smith with combat boots and t-shirts.

They defied expectations of lifestyle. Paul putting Linda in the band so they could keep the family together; blended families; shared loves; steady, devoted marriage with two children like Patti Smith and “Sonic” Smith.

They blended art into their world with album covers and stage performances.

They continue defying expectations.

Mick just appeared at the Oscars after touring with his new music last year.

Patti Smith just read her poetry at the Milan fashion week and is launching her already sold out year long tour.

So I ask myself, what trail and I blazing today?