The longest-running rock bands still touring

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Life on the road is tough. Many bands retire just to head back out there. Some can never give it up. Here are some of the longest running rock bands that are still trekking across the globe.

1. The Rolling Stones (1962)

2. The Who (1964)

3. Scorpions (1965)

4. Chicago (1967)

5. ZZ Top (1969)

6. Aerosmith (1970)

7. Iron Maiden (1975)

8. U2 (1976)

9. Depeche Mode (1980)

10. Metallica (1981)

11. Red Hot Chili Peppers (1983)

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