Gavin Rossdale on turning 60 and his 'good genes' Gavin Rossdale says turning 60 is bittersweet. 31 August 2025 Gavin Rossdale says his late mum Barbara gave him "really good genes" as he approaches his 60th birthday. Gavin Rossdale says getting older makes him appreciate life more The Bush frontman - whose mother passed away in January - will reach the milestone age on October 30, and although he hates thinking about getting older and mortality, it makes him "appreciate life more".