15 musicians with the longest careers

Frank OlitoJun 10, 2020, 23:56 IST

Cher has had a long career.Michael Ochs Archives & Eric McCandless / Getty

There are some musicians who have been successful for decades.
Singers like Madonna, Cher, Tina Turner, and Barbra Streisand have all enjoyed lengthy careers in music.
Frontmen of famous bands like Steven Tyler, Paul McCartney, and Bono have also been performing for decades.

Music is always changing and evolving, but some musicians have stood the test of time and remained relevant.

Household names like Madonna, Cher, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen have been pushing out successful albums, performing to sold-out arenas, and gracing magazine covers for decades.

Keep reading to find out which musicians have had the longest careers.

Tony Bennett signed his first record deal 70 years ago.

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Six decades ago, Neil Diamond released his first single.

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Tina Turner had her first big single with Ike in 1960.

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Barbra Streisand's career began on Broadway in 1962.

Barbra Streisand. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP)

Stevie Wonder began his career when he was just 11 years old.

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Paul McCartney's music career has also spanned decades — The Beatles released their first single in 1962.

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In 1962, the legendary songwriter and singer Bob Dylan released his first album.

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Over 50 years ago, Diana Ross had her first hit with the Supremes.

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Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones scored their first hit single in 1964.

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Cher began her career alongside her husband, Sonny, in 1965.

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Elton John's career in music began 53 years ago.

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Steven Tyler began his journey with Aerosmith 48 years ago.

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Bruce Springsteen released his first single 47 years ago.

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Bono joined U2 44 years ago and is still making music.

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Madonna released her first hit single, "Everybody," almost 40 years ago.

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