MANILA, Philippines – If you take a look at the top of the pops, from the Billboard Top 40s to the daily radio countdowns, you will see how incredibly young today’s music hitmakers are. Some are not even of legal age yet, such as grunge era-born Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, but they are raking in a massive following, from Youtube hits to Twitter followers.

Theirs is a generation that knows how to dougie and to twerk, born out of the lot that once did the boogie in psychedelic prints, polyester pants, and the peace sign. Some of the icons of this parent generation are long dead, but some still thrive, slightly weathered with age, but far from retired.

Some of the rock stars of yore are still touring and recording, still bursting with energy that may put teenybopper acts to shame.

If you’re in your teens to early 20s, ask your parents about any of those on the list, and they will regale you with tales of these grandmasters of rock, and how they once rocked the world in one way or another. If you’re a little bit older, you may remember them with much nostalgia, the creators of music that once blared over the airwaves of your wonder years.

1. Yoko Ono, 80. The woman who shook what was once considered the world’s greatest musical group is still alive, kicking and dancing onstage. Her body of work as an artist and a musician has been subjected to much dispute, with fans revering the avant-garde in her, and critics dismissing her as a talentless hack whose only claim to fame was to have wed a Beatle. Yoko just released her latest album “Take Me to the Land of Hell” on September 17, with the catchy ditty “Bad Dancer.” Give it a listen, and be the judge if John Lennon’s missus is hack or hitmaker. Fair warning, though – it is major LSS material.

2. Giorgio Moroder, 73. Italian-born Giorgio has mostly worked behind the scenes. He is an accomplished producer, having produced a good number of hits from the ’70s and ’80s, such as Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and Human League’s “Together in Electric Dreams.” These days, Giorgio has been busy getting the hang of Soundcloud and Twitter, and dropping some mad remixes of his classic tracks in NYC clubs. Not bad for a septuagenarian, eh?

3. Debbie Harry (Blondie), 68. At the crossroads of disco, punk, and new wave, Debbie Harry stunned the world in 1981 by showing that white girls can rap through her band Blondie’s hit, “Rapture.” Fast-forward to 2013, and Debbie still owns the stage, her peroxide blonde mane still very much capable of a headbang. Can you tell us again – who’s your granny?

4. Herbie Hancock, 73. From classical pianist to synthesizer superstar, Herbie Hancock is touted as one of the most prolific, versatile keyboardists of the past half-century. He gained renown as a pianist for jazz legend Miles Davis, and moved on to become a pioneer in jazz fusion (the genre also widely attributed to Miles). Herbie experimented with elements of New Wave during the 80s, employing a grittier treatment that is a bit more pop-friendly and that further secured his standing in the mainstream. Recently, he has been spotted performing old favorites such as “Rockit” and “Chameleon” – in Brazil, on a keytar!

5. Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac), 70. Probably one of the most fascinating things about Fleetwood Mac, apart from the internal drama surrounding the constant change in their band lineup, was the stark contrast between the two women alternating in their vocal duties. Christine McVie’s restrained composure and velvety alto was the foil to the throaty, spirited, ethereal Stevie Nicks. With all of them pushing 70, the turmoil and rampant infidelity of their youth must have been a hatchet long buried. Fleetwood Mac is currently on their European tour, with Christine rejoining the band after a long hiatus.

6. Paul McCartney, 71. Knighted for his musical achievements in and out of the Beatles, Paul McCartney is still a very active performer. He is still a visible presence in most major performances, a stalwart in both the Grammys and the recording studio. Still dapper in a suit and his guitar skills untarnished, Paul is a living relic of the good old days of rock ‘n’ roll, alive and kicking.

7. Carlos Santana, 66. Carlos Santana is a guitarist’s guitarist, a musical chameleon who has crossed over a variety of genres. He has shown his versatility through his several collaborations with younger artists, from the pop rock of Michelle Branch to Justin Timberlake’s flirtation with hip-hop, lending some rock and roll sensibilities to today’s pop acts.

8. Kate Pierson, 65. (The B-52s). If you grew up with Nickelodeon during the ’90s, you’re probably familiar with Kate’s searing melismatic voice. Her band, The B-52s, performed the “Rocko’s Modern Life” theme. If you’re a bit, well, older, you’ve probably grooved to “Rock Lobster” and went on a road trip singing “Roam” at the top of your lungs. Now 65, Kate still has that sweet and syrupy voice as it always has been, her bright red hair in her trademark bouffant, and her stage antics still as quirky as ever.

9. Daryl Hall, 67, and 10. John Oates, 64. (Hall and Oates). This duo was the epitome of blue-eyed soul during the ’80s, and is still able to pull off a pretty smooth performance. Daryl has since reinvented himself as a gregarious host, as he invites musicians from all sorts of genres to jam with him in his award-winning weekly webcast “Live From Daryl’s House,” and John Oates gamely collaborates with up and coming bands performing covers of their greatest hits. They still perform – and tour! – together on a regular basis.

– Rappler.com