At 60 years of age, with more than 35 years in music, 17 hit records, a new CD and a world tour this summer, singer/songwriter Jackson Browne is still going strong.

German-born (his dad was a serviceman) and California-bred, Browne started his career way back in 1966, with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. His gift for songwriting led to covers of his work by rock headliners of the time including Tom Rush, the Eagles, the Byrds and close friend Linda Ronstadt. Browne launched his solo career with a self-titled release in 1971, a record that produced the hit singles “Doctor My Eyes” and “Rock Me on the Water,” which became staples in his live shows.

Considered one of the pioneers of the elegiac, laid-back California sound, Browne has dominated the charts with hits like “The Pretender,” “Running on Empty,” “These Days” and handfuls more. Now a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, he is promoting his newest CD, Time the Conqueror. Despite the title, the eternally boyish Browne is the one who has conquered—and he’s still rolling, after all these years.

By Casino Connection Staff