Gary's statement is correct. Unfortunately, age discrimination prevails not only in hiring, but also in social interaction... at least in our society. Ever since I heard a 20-something clerk refer to a Sr Citizen couple as "f---ing old people", I've paid attention to the lack of respect, or even distain, some young folks seem to have for seniors.

The most likely way to get respect from those 2 generations your junior, is to have grandkids. However, they're usually not the ones doing the hiring.

Just look at how far most of us go to get the sound as good as can be... equipment, lessons, practice, etc. If the total package is what we're selling, then the visual is just as important. And when someone is watching you perform, what exactly are they looking at? You... your face! That is, unless you have the chick singer, but many of us have been there and that's another story!