I am your age and so far there have been some great recommendations. I love Bob Seger (roll me away is probably my fav) and Bruce Springsteen.
This band may be hard to find but well worth it:
Hot House Flowers. The CD is Songs from the Rain. They are Australian. The songs I like best on that CD are Be Good (track 4) you really want to sing to that one, Thing of Beauty (track 7) and Gypsy Fair (track 10)
Another great CD is Laid by James. Love the song Sometimes from that CD. Also Out to Get You and the title track Laid.
For upbeat Van Morrison Brown Eyed Girl, Gloria, Domino.
The band Live: Lightining Crashes, All Over You and Overcome
Alanis Morrisette is good for angry.