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January 2009

Pensioners rock!

The old cliché of older people telling youngsters to "turn that noise down" might soon be consigned to history.

Owen Brown is a heavy metal fan with a passion for Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. But the surprise is that Owen, from Weobley in Herefordshire, is 82 years old.

"I don't like other sorts of music," explains Owen.

And Owen isn't alone. Chuck Berry continues to rock at the age of 82 and last week, legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist, Jimmy Page became eligible to claim his State Pension.

Find out more about State Pension