Pictures: Aging Rockers

A dynamic duo of hard rock, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page also made Led Zeppelin a paragon of the rock lifestyle, complete with rumors of trashing hotel rooms and riding a motorcycle through the halls.  (Laurance Ratner/WireImage)

The lineup and lifestyle may have changed, but Plant is still forging ahead in the music industry. Plant and Alison Krauss won five Grammys in 2009 for their album of the year, “Raising Sand.”  (VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)

After a bout at rehab and a triumphant return to the music charts, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith established themselves as a rock force to be reckoned with -- on or off drugs.  (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

James Taylor and Carole King often performed and wrote music together in the early 1970s. Their similar music styles and friendship made for some great folk rock.  (Keystone/Getty Images)

Still great friends and great musicians, Taylor and King continue to play occasional reunion tours.  (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Simon ascended to the folk rock stratosphere with his band mate and long-time friend Art Garfunkel in the late 1960s. The baby-faced guitarist continued a prolific solo career throughout the 1970s.  (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Still a picture of the sweeter side of rock n’ roll, Simon has taken to giving performances again with his old partner, Art Garfunkel.  (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Before he had the reality show and World of Warcraft gig, Ozzy was famous for being a 1970’s heavy metal god with Black Sabbath.  (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Forty years later, Ozzy is still a hard rock king, but has now added “medical miracle” to his resume.  (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

All hair and hard rock, Nugent had too much intensity in 10 cities for his original band, The Amboy Dukes, which he played with in the 1960s and early 70s.  (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

His solo career still going strong, Nugent has swapped the hair for his “WhackMaster” hat and continues to tour annually.  (David Livingston/Getty Images for NAMM)

Nicks got her start as the ethereal vocalist for Fleetwood Mac and promoter of clothing favored by witches everywhere.  (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Still keeping herself in the limelight, Nicks has ditched the curls, put out a number of solo albums and adopted some sensational fellow performers.  (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

John always had a taste for flashy suits and a colorful stage presence, but the music spoke for itself.  (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

It’s good to see Sir Elton hasn’t lost his flair for fashion or performance after four decades and getting knighted.  (JACK GUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Mick Jagger clearly enjoyed the rock n’ roll lifestyle in the mid-1960s, including the companionship perks.  (AFP/Getty Images)

Dylan still performs, but the legendary rock name is now also shared by his son and Wallflowers frontman, Jakob Dylan.  (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)

The band occasionally still plays some shows and attends social events, like this movie premiere in 2008. Graham Nash seems to have made out the best, but they all look pretty good in our opinion.  (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Still a heavy metal deity, Cooper has also stretched his talents into radio DJing and golf over the past few years. Plus, he was still cool enough in the 90s for a cameo in Wayne’s World.  (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Clapton records ‘Strange Brew’ with his Cream band mates in April 1967. Always at the forefront, Clapton formed Cream as one of the first “power trios” in rock.  (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Still performing, guitar virtuoso Clapton is a model for aspiring guitarists everywhere. He’s even cool enough to have his own myTouch phone.  (HENNING KAISER/AFP/Getty Images)

The British pop music group The Beatles, including Ringo Starr on the far left and Paul McCartney on the far right, leave the London airport for a tour in United-States on August 18, 1964. Hope they’re prepared for a LOT of screaming.  (-/AFP/Getty Images)

Well-preserved and well-respected, McCartney survived the turmoils of the rock n’ roll lifestyle with relative ease.  (LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

At 70, Starr now uses his rock n’ roll power for good, assisting the relief for Haiti after the earthquake and participating in benefit concerts. He is, however, officially too busy to sign any autographs .  (VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)

A still great-looking Bowie smiles with his wife and model Iman. Good idea leaving the maquillage to her from now on.  (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)