Episode 22 - “500 Years of Music: The Longest-Running Bands on Earth”

In this episode, choppie chops takes listeners on a wild, funny, and mind-blowing journey through the longest-running musical groups in history — from rock bands that survived five decades of drama to legendary choirs and orchestras that have been performing for hundreds of years. Yes… hundreds.

Starting with 50-year rock veterans like AC/DC and Aerosmith, the episode climbs decade by decade into the centennial giants: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, the New York Philharmonic, the Black Dyke Band, and more.

Then the timeline explodes into the unbelievable — ensembles that have been active for 300, 400, and even over 500 years. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir. The Vienna Boys’ Choir. Groups so old they make the Rolling Stones look like a garage band that just started rehearsing.

Along the way, choppie chops brings humor, history, and heart, breaking down how these musical institutions survived wars, revolutions, technology shifts, and entire eras of humanity. It’s a reminder that music isn’t just something we make — it’s something we inherit, protect, and pass on.

If you’ve ever been in a band, worked in a studio, played an instrument, or just love the stories behind the sound, this episode will inspire you, make you laugh, and maybe make you rethink how long a legacy can truly last.