Chris Jericho Dismisses Ageism in Entertainment

Chris Jericho, the 55-year-old professional wrestler and frontman of the band Fozzy, has dismissed concerns over ageism in the entertainment industry, urging people to pursue their creative ambitions at any stage of life. In a recent interview with Soundsphere Magazine, Jericho emphasized that advancing years should not deter individuals from writing songs, recording music, or auditioning for roles, drawing parallels to the longevity seen in wrestling and music careers.

Jericho, who has spent over three decades in professional wrestling, highlighted the prevalence of ageism but argued it should not be a barrier. "It's never too late," he said. "Ageism does exist, and you can't worry about it. Your age is your age, but you can't worry about it, it's not a death sentence to be in your 50s, right, or your 60s and 70s, there's still time to do things." He acknowledged that not everyone might achieve the enduring success of acts like The Rolling Stones but insisted opportunities remain open. "Maybe you're not going to have a career like The Rolling Stones, but you can still do it write a song, record a song, audition for parts, all that stuff you can still do! The biggest detriment...