Some musicians fade into the background over time or walk off into the sunset when they get older. But Van Morrison is not like most musicians. Over half a century into his illustrious career, George Ivan Morrison is still doing what he does best: perform music. The native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, continues to prove that he’s not only one of the most talented musicians the world has ever known, but he’s also one of the most dedicated musicians in the industry. Morrison is still creating new music and hitting the road, taking his new songs and a lifetime of hits and taking them directly to his fans, who are still getting opportunities to see one of the all-time greats perform live.

Always a Pleasure

Perhaps the great irony of Morrison’s career is that he experienced a bout of stage fright during the early part of his career in the 1970s. But he got over it and ended up creating one of the greatest live albums in music history with his ‘It’s Too Late to Stop Now’ double album. Over the years, Morrison has continued to play live shows regularly, not always going on long tours but never going too long between performances. Of course, he tends to pop up at big events and make guest appearances alongside other prominent musicians. However, there’s no denying that Morrison still does his best work when he’s performing his own songs as a solo act, connecting with his audience in a way that few musicians are capable of doing.

A Rocker Like No Other

Van Morrison is often considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock music. Not only is he an accomplished songwriter he also mixes the genres of rock, jazz, blues, R&B, and Celtic music seamlessly in a way that no other music can match. With literally dozens of albums to draw upon during shows, there is an almost endless list of songs that Morrison can perform live. Since he’s a believer in never performing the same song the exact same way every time, every Van Morrison performance is a unique experience. Despite being an older musician, Morrison is a master of keeping things fresh and exciting, which is why there is always a reason to see him perform live, no matter how many Van Morrison concerts you’ve attended in the past.