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Rock music keeps ‘my generation’ young

Boomers raised on rock, R&B still find the music a vital source of expression and healing

By Steve Morse

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  May 20, 2012

For many Boomers, rock music is a defining element of their generation and remains an essential source of both entertainment and inspiration. While rock may have started out as music by and for young people, just because they’re older now is no reason for that generation to miss a back-beat.“It keeps you young. When you’ve done a great show and laid it all on the line, it’s very healing,’’ said Asa Brebner, a 58-year-old guitarist.

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